Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Review Vallejo, California - The Most Underrated Six Flags Park

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  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a smaller Six Flags park in Vallejo, California. With a solid collection of roller coasters and one of the strongest atmospheres of any Six Flags park. However, there are some operation issues at this park that might bring it down. Cedar Flags and CoasterDash have already criticized aspects of this park. Is it better than what these TH-camrs suggest? In this review, I will discuss the best and worst aspects of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom along with some advice and tips for a first-time visitor for 2022. An update: Sidewinder Safari looks great with a fantastic entrance sign, queue, and theming. Definitely a great new for 2022 ride.
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    This marine life and amusement park offer a variety of attractions for groups of all ages, yet it still feels like a Six Flags attempt at a Busch Gardens or SeaWorld park. Does this help or take away from what Discovery Kingdom has to offer?

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  • @ThemeParkAvenue
    @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thanks for watching! I hope this was helpful as I tried to go in-depth about advice and tips. Subscribe for more content!

    • @zachguest8565
      @zachguest8565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great Video Eric iv never been to Discovery Kingdom but it looks like a great parks

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zachguest8565 it’s surprisingly great

    • @zachguest8565
      @zachguest8565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkAvenue it actually looks nicer then front row coasters says maybe he meet at the time

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@zachguest8565 I think I just like the park more than most.

    • @zachguest8565
      @zachguest8565 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue i think it looks better then la ronde to be honest la rondes small to

  • @williamrodriguez8746
    @williamrodriguez8746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I used to work at that theme park years ago. The train tracks that are in front of the shark experience was meant for a small train that would go from shark experience all the way up to the giraffes. The train was called Shoreline express. Later years it was converted for a themed area right next to shark experience for Thomas the tank town.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the information. Much appreciated.

  • @broadside1713
    @broadside1713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Last time I was at this place was 1993 when it was still Marine World Africa USA and I was six years old. When I heard it was turned into a Six Flags I felt a bit sad to see it go, but watching this I was pleasantly surprised to see how much of the old park they've kept around all these decades! Definitely never expected to hear about the butterfly sanctuary or shark encounter ever again! While not the biggest coaster guy by any means, a few of these look to be about my speed, so I'm happy to say I will no longer write off the possibility of going back to this place sometime in the future.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s cool that you got to experience Marine World. I hope you love the park if you go back.

    • @caffeinatedtrouble
      @caffeinatedtrouble 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would recommend going back to California's Great America while you still can (it'll be gone in about a decade :( )

  • @TPDManiacXC626
    @TPDManiacXC626 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Even at 30 years of age, I still call it Marine World and have many fond memories of going there. The shark tank and other awesome exhibits and rides are lots of fun. And who needs Disneyland when you have the Looney Tunes there?!

  • @spacexdragonchicken
    @spacexdragonchicken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The flash has been closed for like 6 months. No idea what they're doing with it. Also, at least you didn't go on Harley Quinn. They scrapped the prototype ride and it was the worst one in the park. Kong is the second worst ride of the park, my head always hurts from hitting the restraints. The butterfly garden is literally like the best thing at Discovery Kingdom. Soon as they open, people go sprinting all the way back there just to go through it, it's so unique and a must visit first on anyone's list. As for joker, I went on it in 2001 when it was the roar roller coaster, I'm glad they converted it and kept it. If you don't get on it early, you're never going to ride it because the wait times are 3 hours sometimes because it's by far the best ride in the park, Medusa probably being second. Basically the classics.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I heard Harley Quinn was so bad it’s already gone. Also, I hope Flash stays as it looks fun. Thanks for watching!

    • @TylaSpida
      @TylaSpida 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have no idea what your talking about Stephen

    • @victoriarodriguez9981
      @victoriarodriguez9981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Kong was altered from its original design in order to convenience employees in offices below it... since the turn above the offices is much tighter now it has gotten many injuries on it... I wish the staff wouldn't have been so picky because it's now a liability

    • @luv_jasminee379
      @luv_jasminee379 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went yesterday on the 13 of May for a band trip with our school and it was open and perfectly fine

    • @roadtripnerd2432
      @roadtripnerd2432 ปีที่แล้ว

      The flash vertical velocity is now open and has been for a while now.

  • @fritzjackson4336
    @fritzjackson4336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That conveyor belt in the shark exhibit hasn't worked for about 15 years if I remember correctly. last time I remember it working was in 2008-2010. Also I was just a kid then, but around the same time the conveyor belt worked, there used to be a tiny train that would do a smallish circle around that section of the park. I remember riding it when I was like 5-8 years old and terrified of roller coasters still. Kinda like the ones they have in malls occasionally, but this one was obviously on tracks.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds about right.

    • @Zeus-qs4yi
      @Zeus-qs4yi ปีที่แล้ว

      I also remember riding the train when I was little!

  • @Happiiechild
    @Happiiechild ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video. I lived in Vallejo my whole life and I haven’t been here in so long. Great video.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I’m happy you enjoyed this and I’m grateful I got the chance to visit this park.

  • @joeygassmann5595
    @joeygassmann5595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That’s cool that you had a good day at the park! Personally this is my least favorite SF park, based on my one visit in 2019.
    Joker is great, but is my least favorite of the 8 RMCs I’ve ridden. Maybe it was just running slow, but I got two back row rides early in the day and I didn’t feel compelled to ride again. Medusa is definitely awesome and is my favorite ride at the park. Superman is also excellent, this is how all Sky Rocket 2 clones should be. I was also fortunate enough to ride V2, and got 4 rides in. It’s crazy that this is the third year since it last ran.
    Some cons for me were that the park as a whole felt like a discount park. I get the history of it and how all the coasters were an afterthought, which explains why they’re all at the front and not dispersed evenly around the park. It’s also clone heavy: there are 6 out of 9 major rides that are cloned (which is fine if this is the only six Flags park you visit, and I shouldn’t really count Superman since it was the first of its kind). Kong is the discount version of a Batman B&M clone, and Boomerang is pretty rough too. The ops at this park weren’t the greatest but not the worst either.
    I absolutely agree that rope drop is important here, because the park does get very busy, and you can knock out several major rides in the first 90-120 minutes.
    Great review, it’s nice to see a fresh opinion on this park!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks! I'm happy you liked the review. Also, I agree that the ride lineup is not overall very deep or original, but I really enjoyed most of the coasters.

    • @user-dj4bl9et1o
      @user-dj4bl9et1o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s in Vallejo not in sf

  • @elainetsang8706
    @elainetsang8706 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The lake used to be a Batman stunt show, and a sea lion named Kai died so the shows are now just only educational. The reason for that is because Kai was the main sea lion for the show.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting! It’s a shame that that happened, but thanks for the information.

  • @chargedonpc9989
    @chargedonpc9989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Joker looks like a great ride, and this park seems underrated. Nice review!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Joker was so good.

    • @duckysnipez6476
      @duckysnipez6476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      my opinion joker is a really good ride but every time i ask someone if they like it they say no so it is really underrated

    • @chargedonpc9989
      @chargedonpc9989 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@duckysnipez6476 I wonder why. I love Twisted Timbers, and Joker probably isn't quite as good but still looks better than most coasters.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@duckysnipez6476 that’s awesome to hear! I definitely think it’s underrated and I love the ride.

    • @GamesRUs-bj2ut
      @GamesRUs-bj2ut ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joker is my favorite ride at Discovery Kingdom

  • @capeattorney
    @capeattorney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on 2,500 subscribers! I learn and laugh - good combination.

  • @Wolf_Dominic
    @Wolf_Dominic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I went here once before it changed, and remember having fun there. I’ve been wanting to revisit it, but all’s we’ve done is talk about going, never actually make proper plans. I like roller coasters, but I’ve always been extremely iffy about going on ones that go upside down at times. It’s good to know there’s more to do there than just the big roller coasters.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The coasters themselves are definitely focused on going upside down, but just walking around here can be pleasant.

    • @Wolf_Dominic
      @Wolf_Dominic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue Sometimes we do just enjoy walking around amusement parks, especially if they have beautiful scenery like this one does. I am curious though, do you know if there are any roller coasters that don’t go upside down? Or should I just try and go on the other rides?

  • @wumbowyatt2300
    @wumbowyatt2300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It is for sure underrated. It should get more hype. this is the closest park to my hometown. I love this park so much

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome to hear. It’s a great park and I’m sure it’s an excellent home park.

  • @BlackCat-du6mj
    @BlackCat-du6mj 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video man! Keep up the amazing content

  • @Ireallylovecats_2013
    @Ireallylovecats_2013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This helps so much!! Me and my friend are going on August 10!! So excited I hope we wont get disappointed !!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! I hope you have a great time.

  • @coachbrit5107
    @coachbrit5107 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great memories working here when I was a teenager. I was there for the last season it was marine world and the first season it was discovery kingdom. Kong, Medusa, and boomerang are og coasters at that park lol. The orca and dolphin shows use to be fun but im glad they don't have orcas anymore. The layout is funky because it was originally a animal experience park with very few rides in the 90s when it was marine world Africa USA.

  • @ChillVibesHarmonies
    @ChillVibesHarmonies 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This park used to be a zoo called marine world but after a while they added rides and six flags took over. It was to educate kids and people about wild animals and sea animals. I remember Marine world would come to my school and show off their animals.

  • @jesusgaytan9976
    @jesusgaytan9976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Going this Thursday ! Gonna be so fun

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I hope you have a great time! Be sure to get their for opening and I hope all of the rides are open for you.

    • @jesusgaytan9976
      @jesusgaytan9976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you !

  • @twinklebelletv3574
    @twinklebelletv3574 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I literally grew up in Vallejo and 6 flags is just like a huge part of my childhood.I went there ever since I was like really young

  • @coltonmoyer3320
    @coltonmoyer3320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I been working here for 2 years I really enjoy it and yes some of the rides will be close at times but just like everywhere else we are definitely short staffed for a Theme Park and since Covid it’s been really hard to Get Certain Parts for things I am sure but we try Our Best to give everyone Something to look Forward to when they Visit

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a wonderful park to visit for sure, and I’m glad workers like you are there.

  • @Bigclifton
    @Bigclifton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The best way to get to this park is by Uber or taxi. It's way more worth it than parking and walking the whole way. My biggest complaint is there's no other way to get to and from DC Universe and the area with Medusa/Kong without walking all the way around the sea lion stadium and front entrance.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Excellent points. The way I did the trip, I was at a hotel easily within walking distance of the entrance, which saved time. Also, I agree that the layout is not great, but the park is small enough that I wasn't bothered by going from DC to Medusa too much.

    • @playtennis13
      @playtennis13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The hotel across the street has daily parking for the park. Season pass holder here and Discovery Kingdom is my home park. I always park right across the street instead of the actual DK parking lot.

    • @zacharyyamashita8554
      @zacharyyamashita8554 ปีที่แล้ว

      They need to build a bridge connecting DC Universe to Medusa/Kong.

    • @obamama4632
      @obamama4632 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its a 10 min walk at most stop being so soft and just walk there. Your ancestors went through wars and walked hundreds of miles for you to live and you complain about 10 minutes of walking and especially to a place where you will enjoy your day and get adrenaline rushes

    • @laserbeamlightning
      @laserbeamlightning 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@obamama4632 take into account the elderly and disabled lol it’s not bad I agree though

  • @courtneycolquhoun1184
    @courtneycolquhoun1184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My summer camp was the shiiiit. Every Wednesday we did a theme park in the bay area! And this 6 Flags is sooooooo much fun!!! MEMORIES FOR LIFE

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That sounds awesome! This definitely is a fun park.

  • @roadtripnerd2432
    @roadtripnerd2432 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Even though this park is small and the rides feel tame conpared to the rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain, i still think this is an awesome park. Its fun to spend with friends and family. Matter fact this was my very first amusement park visit when i was 10 years old. I was a wimp though and never went in any if the coasters or scary rides, but now i will literally ride every coaster in the world. Tue park gives me plenty nostalgic vibes and makes me want to go again and again

  • @1985collado
    @1985collado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was raised in SoCal went to the six flags in So Cal as a kid now a adult living in Northern California. Love the park up here wouldn't go to SoCal again my kids love this park best also

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s nice to hear. Discovery Kingdom is a very nice park and a great hone park for sure.

  • @Em-be1pl
    @Em-be1pl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that I live 5 blocks away from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom!! I live in American Canyon, which isnt very far from Vallejo. I went to Fright Fest and it was so nice!!

  • @demonoid7469
    @demonoid7469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had a trip lined up to go there for the first time April 30th-May 1st...as it is a short Train+Bus ride from my house and the bus drops you right in front of the park...was going to stay at the redroof inn right down the street and just walk to it and back as it is less then a mile...Since I still have a Diamond Elite Membership+Deluxe Mealplan the whole trip isn't that much...
    But...things came up and had to cancel it for now...sigh...the opened weekends only thing , makes it hard for me to get the time...and summer...generally is terrible at all Amusement parks lol...

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s fair. I’m sorry things didn’t go too well.

  • @ryguystudios64
    @ryguystudios64 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I freaking love this place!! Medusa is my favorite! I went on the Superman ride and it was so fun! I also love the joker which used to be a old wooden ride which i forgot the name of. I’m definitely coming back here one day. I’ve gone here like 3 times!

  • @IVAtheLT
    @IVAtheLT 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Too bad you missed joker, best ride in the park.
    The lake is from the Marine World days, used to have a very entertaining ski stunt show...
    Grew up in the area and it's sad to see how it's fallen from its peak. The "back half" used to be the literal main attraction before Six Flags.
    I remember the Shark Experience being a destination attraction lol. Went there couple years ago and the gift shop was closed and the place was ROUGH.
    Also alot shorter than I remember as a kid.
    Sad they got rid of some of the animal attractions, the trainers always seemed to genuinely care. Miss riding the elephants too. I know some people think it's "cruel", but I strongly doubt a 12,000lb elephant notices 300-400lbs on their back 🫣

  • @sophieplonski2619
    @sophieplonski2619 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish you had been able to go on joker. As someone who has a season pass, joker is my favorite ride. If you are going, PLEASE RIDE IT!!!!! it is really smooth for a wooden ride, and sooooooooo fun! It also isn't to intense, but still sooooo worth the wait!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got on Joker at the end of my trip and I did love it.

  • @urlocaldummy-3333
    @urlocaldummy-3333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The day this was posted I went to six flags discovery kingdom and I can say Medusa is the best floorless b&m coaster

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! I definitely agree with that.

    • @TheKacklinKraken
      @TheKacklinKraken 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went to the opening day of Medusa in 2001 when I was 10. It was so vibrantly beautiful with the neon green and purple. Specially at night. I wish they’d refresh the paint on the Ol’ Lady

  • @fussbaby7176
    @fussbaby7176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw him there and he told me to subscribe and here I am today!!!

  • @Rickyfingers
    @Rickyfingers 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There used to be a train that ran from where the giraffes are to a bit further past Shark Experience. It was replaced by a Thomas the Tank Engine ride that didn't last long.

  • @pitbullasmr2482
    @pitbullasmr2482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this place is sick during christmas time!! love living in cali for this reason

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome. I would love to go here at Christmas.

  • @Tricksterlol-sj2ug
    @Tricksterlol-sj2ug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Miss this park so much went to it every year but haven't been in 2 years, hoping I can go this year

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope you can get back soon! I found it to be a very enjoyable park.

  • @ParkVisions
    @ParkVisions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I definitely gotta hit up this park sometime in the future. Thanks for the tips and review. Great video👍

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m happy you liked it. I enjoy going in-depth about my travel experiences.

  • @andrewmoxon9118
    @andrewmoxon9118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got to be one of the first riders of Medusa when it opened. It was marine world then

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s amazing. Was it just as good back then?

  • @ColleenHershon
    @ColleenHershon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The entrance to the train that crosses in front of the shark exhibit is in the children's area.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the info. I was curious about that.

  • @ghosttown590
    @ghosttown590 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Joker was my fav when I went last weekend. Couldn’t do Kong or Flash cause they were closed but it was a great time.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Joker is excellent.

    • @myjumpsuittakesmeshigh2022
      @myjumpsuittakesmeshigh2022 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sad the flash is my favorite ride I haven’t. Been in a few years but the last time I went to ride it it broke down mid ride

  • @JulianDale94
    @JulianDale94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video bro. When I go on a coaster tour in Cali, this is where I plan to start. Btw I have a hilarious new poop coming up. This time it’s about our friend the block zone guru

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I’m excited to see that YTP. Is it going to release on April Fool’s Day? I have a VERY interesting video releasing that day.

    • @JulianDale94
      @JulianDale94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue Yeah I’ll try to post on 4/1

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great!

  • @TheKacklinKraken
    @TheKacklinKraken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Local here who grew up going in the 90s. Back then it was still called Six Flags Marine World, and that lake use to host an awesome jet-ski stunt show with fire effects and music in the mid-late 90s. Best time to visit the park lol all the 30+ year old “old people” still call it Marine World 😂👍 Discovery Kingdom is too long for us hahaha

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That does sound awesome. Seems a lot has changed since then.

    • @TheKacklinKraken
      @TheKacklinKraken 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue the park went corporate and bland in the mid-2000s when the Discovery Kingdom people bought the franchise. At least the park looks nice now and not “ghetto” anymore. But Marine World had its charm.

  • @adventuresinsplashmountain6
    @adventuresinsplashmountain6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:47 I don't think the layout is poor. I like how you get to see all of the roller coasters. And I like it being a smaller park because its easier to navigate.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The appearance of the roller coasters is great.

    • @adventuresinsplashmountain6
      @adventuresinsplashmountain6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenueya! I also would not be sad by any means of Kong was shut down and removed today with no warning! Hate that ride!

  • @Coffee4Baby
    @Coffee4Baby 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I miss marine world

  • @tdog8600
    @tdog8600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review

  • @amusementscape
    @amusementscape 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice review!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! It’s a really nice park and I was glad to go in-depth about my experience.

  • @FIGNAS83
    @FIGNAS83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to work at Medusa for 2 years back in the early 2000's. Better than working inside a fast food joint.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว

      Operating a roller coaster sounds pretty interesting, though I’m certainly no expert.

  • @DirtBikes-ip3nw
    @DirtBikes-ip3nw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the park closest to me and I go here a lot, it is a lot of fun

  • @hedgehogcoasters7239
    @hedgehogcoasters7239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The park seems underrated, but better than sfne? New England's top 3 is great, riddler is a fun SLC (yes that's right), thunderbolt has some surprising airtime, and pandemonium is always a blast. Plus scream, ne skyscreamer, and cyborg are good flats. Also new England has a great waterpark, which discovery kingdom doesn't even have. Medusa and joker look amazing tho!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In my experience, the only good rides at New England are Superman, Wicked Cyclone, Joker, and Skyscreamer. I haven’t ridden the new version of the SLC, but every other coaster was either for families or really bad. I also don’t really consider the water park to be a part of the park in any park I go to. I just really enjoyed a lot of rides at SFDK.

    • @hedgehogcoasters7239
      @hedgehogcoasters7239 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue I'm actually surprised you didn't like Batman, and I think that pandemonium is a fun family coaster. But yeah the park has one of the worst boomerangs and two cookie-cutter family coaster. Also, people say sfne is well themed for a six flags park, but I don't see it

  • @LeFlurLeflaEshkoshka
    @LeFlurLeflaEshkoshka ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember when that park was Marine World.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว

      That was quite a while ago, I never got to experience that.

  • @laurenalisekeltz5876
    @laurenalisekeltz5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The “ lake” is Dan Foley . That water if you look has an old stage area.. they used to have the Batman show there

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool. Thanks for the information. I did notice the stage but I didn’t know what it was for.

  • @HippoplayzBS
    @HippoplayzBS 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went there last summer. It was so fun but Superman was closed
    :(

  • @samdickenson5852
    @samdickenson5852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Eric. I'm planning on going to Six Flags for my birthday in a few weeks. I'm not a big fan of crazy rides that go upside down, or just up and down, and other more extreme stuff. Which ones are less crazy and more mild.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello! I think in terms of roller coasters you will be fine with Cobra and maybe the new Sierra Sidewinder. The train ride might also be a fun one for you. Outside of rides, the animal exhibits such as the shark encounter and butterfly garden are very enjoyable. Hope this helps!

    • @samdickenson5852
      @samdickenson5852 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue Thanks! I had definitely found Cobra interesting and animal exhibits are right up my alley!

    • @hazywasxd
      @hazywasxd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@samdickenson5852you’re missing out

  • @miked7212
    @miked7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Sounds like a great park!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is great

    • @miked7212
      @miked7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkAvenue That's awesome!

  • @notsoberfazbear6874
    @notsoberfazbear6874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You went the same day I did! So cool!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Did you end up getting on Joker?

    • @notsoberfazbear6874
      @notsoberfazbear6874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue no, line was why too long. Me and my friend split up with our other friends and went for medusa. It had a shorter line. I’ve been on joker once before, wish I could go again. It’s a shame they were running on 1 train. Thanks for asking tho!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@notsoberfazbear6874 sure thing! Thanks for watching.

  • @Jeff-fz5ss
    @Jeff-fz5ss 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unfortunately I couldn’t go on Joker because the line was too long

  • @elmeri6907
    @elmeri6907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We will be visiting the US from Europe this July and spend 5 days in both LA and SF. Which one would you recommend: Six Flags Magic Mountain near LA or this one near SF?

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you love roller coasters and thrilling rides, Magic Mountain is the better park. However, if you have to go to one park on a Saturday, you may have a crowded, miserable day at Magic Mountain and will want to go to Discovery Kingdom. My recent review of Magic Mountain from my March visit might help you out as well. If you have other questions or details that may help you decide, let me know.

    • @elmeri6907
      @elmeri6907 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue Hey, thanks for the reply! I think that we would probably enjoy magic mountain more. Would it be too packed on a weekday in late July / early August? Don't want to be waiting 2 hours on every single queue.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@elmeri6907 if you follow the tips detailed in my reviews of each of these parks, I think you could have fun at either park on a summer weekday.

  • @trwent
    @trwent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you are not a kid in school (K-12), then my recommendation when going to any of these theme parks would be to GO ON A SCHOOL DAY!! And of course go early.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent advice. That has served me well in the past, but it is tougher with seasonal parks like this one.

  • @caffeinatedtrouble
    @caffeinatedtrouble 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This park feels like wasted potential. It's in a great location, quite well connected by public transport to the rest of the (commercially important) Bay Area and the wildlife/theme park combo is tried and tested and a nice contrast to California's Great America. I visited today (June 2024) and the budget problems are obvious: many rides were not operating and the advertised "sea lions and seals" show was only 8 minutes long, with only one sea lion (ONE SEA LION). I think even the Looney Tunes Spectacular was longer and more elaborate. The layout is kind of odd, with all the thrill rides up towards the front and the gentler experiences at the back. The Batman and Superman coasters feel like they come from an era when the park needed to make a quick buck quickly and someone obviously had the bright idea to bring in cheap, low-capacity attractions to draw in crowds. The place is suffering from a real lack of investment, e.g. the hilly terrain cries out for a really good terrain coaster. The staff are the bright spot in an otherwise fairly soulless park. I wish this park had an expiry date rather than the much better (and much more charming) Great America. It feels like a tackier Busch Gardens. In conclusion, a missed opportunity.

  • @HippoplayzBS
    @HippoplayzBS 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I WENT THERE. MEDUSA IS SO DAM FUN. I RODE IT 3 time. Also it wasn’t crowded we were the 3rd visitors to get there

  • @Key_1111
    @Key_1111 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who was born and raised there, I still love it even though I went there all the time!

  • @ShockerTopper
    @ShockerTopper 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The way you describe the walk is the way I would...but some lazy ass people would complain to the heavens that it's "too long". I know exactly what you're talking about, it's not a 'bothersome' amount of walking. It's like 3/4 of a mile but that's not really that far. Magic Mountain is pretty similar, as far as a long (but manageable) walk, except the park itself is HUGE for obvious reasons.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely. I only don’t enjoy a theme park walk when it’s difficult to find your way around or. If there’s very little to enjoy between major attractions. Discovery Kingdom has neither issue.

  • @paxtonjanes6548
    @paxtonjanes6548 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the madusa

  • @laurenalisekeltz5876
    @laurenalisekeltz5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sidewinder is open. We rode it 2 weeks ago. It’s a great kid friendly family ride

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did here about the opening. It looks like a solid ride with some good theming.

  • @SoyiNoodles
    @SoyiNoodles ปีที่แล้ว

    great review, thanks for the information. I'm going in a couple weeks, are there cubbies to put your bags and loose articles or do they require lockers?

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe most of the rides have cubbies, so you should be alright. If not, zipper pockets are always good to have.

    • @SoyiNoodles
      @SoyiNoodles ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue Awesome, thank you 🫡

  • @MovieProductionshorts
    @MovieProductionshorts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is my home park I think Superman, Wonder Woman, joker, and Batman are the best rides there

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those are all fantastic rides. Glad you have this as a home park.

  • @jaystechroom
    @jaystechroom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to work near there. Didn’t go ever because I wanted to go with a group. Imma go July/august for sure

  • @shredder8677
    @shredder8677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    personally like this park just think they could do so much more with it has alot of potential one or two more rides would probably make it my favorite in the valley area

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. There are some ride ideas I have in mind that could probably go a long way.

    • @shredder8677
      @shredder8677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue some near the back would be cool something like that goes through a jungle area and is a big one but it would probably disturb the animals so would probably be easier near the front or grab more land

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shredder8677 agreed

  • @Dastick5196
    @Dastick5196 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I swear I've been going to discovery for a really long time like 7 years and flash is never open.

  • @Itz_Kat-thecat
    @Itz_Kat-thecat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm heading there now

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! I hope you have a great time.

  • @WarDaddy66
    @WarDaddy66 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Last time I was there was when I was a kid and it was called marine world

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've heard about the history, seems like the park changed a lot.

  • @themeparklunatic1996
    @themeparklunatic1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve had the same experience with joker the pass 3 or 4 times I haven’t ridden it since opening year so they definitely need to close that ride down and work on it

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s very interesting to hear! I figured it was common since the employees joked about it. Thanks for watching!

  • @joeyh2237
    @joeyh2237 ปีที่แล้ว

    People that dislike animal shows at parks are incredibly strange in my opinion and due to this I will never be watching another one of your videos. Thanks for this review though. I am hitting this park for the first time in about a month from now and I am super excited. Too bad I will have to watch other channels for future reviews. Maybe I will check out a newer video in hopes you have educated yourself about amusement park animals but if not you will be on the do not watch list.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t believe I ever said I disliked animal shows. I said I didn’t think they were particularly great at this one park. If I did say that, know that I’m not against the existence of animal shows and I love watching some of them.

    • @joeyh2237
      @joeyh2237 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue I understand. I sincerely apologize. I came at you very unfairly. Great video I will definitely check out some other ones.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joeyh2237 No problem. I’m glad we could sort this out and I appreciate your comments and input.

  • @jeffreymccormick3578
    @jeffreymccormick3578 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awww RIP hammerhead.

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn’t know it was gone, that’s sad to hear.

  • @HippoplayzBS
    @HippoplayzBS 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ik we waited so long for joker to stop testing

  • @UNHOLYWILDES
    @UNHOLYWILDES 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my home park def underrated

  • @marilyn.harlow
    @marilyn.harlow ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there!😊 I’m looking to visit this Monday. I know school is in session now, do you believe it will be less packed? Any insight is appreciated. Thank you!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think lines will certainly be short. Try to get on Joker multiple times if you can. I hope you enjoy!

  • @casseyzarate7112
    @casseyzarate7112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These joker incidents do happen a lot when we went a few days ago it Got delayed more than three times

  • @sofiaparkson5651
    @sofiaparkson5651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going tomorrow for the first time, so I'm trying to familiarize myself with the rides. This park probably has the most intense rides I've ever seen! (then again, I haven't been to many parks)

  • @zoeydelia8852
    @zoeydelia8852 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I work here and I seen the food Supervisor Anna spit in food

  • @itssbiscuitt
    @itssbiscuitt ปีที่แล้ว

    For a person who lives just down the street from discovery kingdom, this is a very underrated park and a favorite, (probably cause I can just drive there in like 3 minutws

  • @nickwerner7983
    @nickwerner7983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope Cedar Point gets a Theatrical Movie.

  • @Jeff-fz5ss
    @Jeff-fz5ss 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went to discover Kingdom today and I honestly thought Medusa and Wonder Woman were the best.

  • @XOjazzyfr
    @XOjazzyfr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes it is soo underrated but whats the best is i live so close to it so i can ho whenever!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s great! I loved the park and wish I could go more often.

  • @gamesalotgirlog8320
    @gamesalotgirlog8320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ya rides there tend to brake down alot sometimes depnds the day

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s unfortunate but not surprising. A lot of parks in the chain have operation issues.

  • @Emmett00f
    @Emmett00f ปีที่แล้ว

    I went yesterday and the flash is still closed but the one that was being made in ur vid was operating and the line was sooooo long bc only 1 cart goes at a time.

    • @Emmett00f
      @Emmett00f ปีที่แล้ว

      The joker was the best one there

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard that Sidewinder Safari opened and I agree that Joker is great.

    • @Emmett00f
      @Emmett00f ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue and for the joker I only had to wait 5 mins!

  • @AshmewStudios
    @AshmewStudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going tomorrow for my 8th grade trip

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! I hope you have a great time and get on as many rides as you want.

  • @Tripleplay7
    @Tripleplay7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video

  • @1xRyan
    @1xRyan ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @butthead54
    @butthead54 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This place is just way too hit or miss for me, the rides here are very solid, but the operations are god awful and most of the rides are closed when you go, and the crowds can get very bad. But if you go on a day where there’s not many people and all the rides are running, it’s a great park, unfortunately that’s very rare

  • @Kscrochet
    @Kscrochet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wondering does six flag still require for a vaccination status or a negative Covid test results?

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don’t think there is any limit but masks are recommended. You do not need any vaccination cards as far as I know.

    • @Kscrochet
      @Kscrochet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkAvenue thank you

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kscrochet sure thing.

  • @slowslug3247
    @slowslug3247 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where’s the kids area??

  • @Bearfoot_boy
    @Bearfoot_boy ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a choice to visit Discovery Kingdom or Great America. Which one do you recommend? I’m mainly going for coaster thrills. Great video. Thanks!

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I recommend California's Great America as it has stronger roller coasters overall. Glad you enjoyed this!

  • @sophieplonski2619
    @sophieplonski2619 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh, and also, wonder women is the tallest ride in the park

  • @eli3s029
    @eli3s029 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the coaster that u said that only had 2 tracks is almost done i think i went yesterday and it’s like half way done

    • @eli3s029
      @eli3s029 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      10:01

    • @eli3s029
      @eli3s029 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      there’s like a few more tracks they have to put in so maybe by summer it will be open👍

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard that construction picked up recently, and that’s great! Thanks for the information.

  • @r0bt93
    @r0bt93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those lion cages look pretty small. Animals really shouldn't be kept in cages for human entertainment!

  • @masonnavarro7769
    @masonnavarro7769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get to go the June 3rd 2022 for school

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome! Have fun.

    • @masonnavarro7769
      @masonnavarro7769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkAvenue I'm going to try to go on all rides with my friends

    • @masonnavarro7769
      @masonnavarro7769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkAvenue where leaving at 2am because where from oregon and where getting there at 11am you should go too

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@masonnavarro7769 I’m not in the area, so I’m afraid I can’t

    • @masonnavarro7769
      @masonnavarro7769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkAvenue that fine have an amazing day

  • @paulnonaca964
    @paulnonaca964 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this park worth getting a season pass?

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you're living in the area or going often, yes.

  • @Ithinkicaughtayds
    @Ithinkicaughtayds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Went today rode medusa 3 times

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! I loved Medusa. What did you think?

    • @Ithinkicaughtayds
      @Ithinkicaughtayds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkAvenue it was great but i waited in the joker line for an hour just for them to send us out because of technical difficulties

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ithinkicaughtayds that sounds like The Joker for sure.

  • @richardarbetter4043
    @richardarbetter4043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you Superman Ultimate Flight is the best roller called “Superman” of which there are many?

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. I prefer Superman the Ride at Six Flags New England.

    • @richardarbetter4043
      @richardarbetter4043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that is really fun too!

  • @RaymondFish-ug7ml
    @RaymondFish-ug7ml หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's Medusa part of the furniture entering the bus stop Aguilar Parks and recreation duh get up 4 armin van buyer s Oswald's lol ~far

    • @RaymondFish-ug7ml
      @RaymondFish-ug7ml หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's our leader Lyndsey Alley Andromeda Baboo Shaka ~far

  • @aarmainee
    @aarmainee ปีที่แล้ว

    How much is parking?

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe it is $30 for general parking.