California Theme Parks Sizzle

Photos: Six Flags | SeaWorld IllumiNight | Knott's Ghost Town | Disneyland Electrical Parade | Disneyland Fantasmic

DISNEYLAND

ANAHEIM: Disneyland is always busy in the summer so they really don't have to do much to keep the crowds coming. With generations of fans they often bring back classic shows & attractions in high demand. disneyland.com

• Main Street Electrical Parade through August 20, 2017
• Fantasmic, Disney's longest-running (25+ years) nighttime spectacular, returns to Rivers of America July 17 with state-of-the-art projection technology.
• Fireworks shows are a regular treat on Disney summer nights!
• Summer of Heroes --  Groot, Captain America, Rocket Raccoon and Spider-Man

KNOTT'S BERRY FARM

BUENA PARK: knotts.com
Knott's Berry Farm is known for its thrill rides and roller coasters. It also hosts Southern California's biggest Halloween attraction.

• Ghost Town Alive! Returns May 27 - September 4, 2017 with train robberies and an old-fashioned Coaster Campout August 26-27.
• Coaster Campout August 26 - August 27 (Sat, Sun)

SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld features all new rides and shows with interactive experiences and animal encounters.

• 5 new children's rides and 3 new animal & orca encounters.
• Cirque Electrique's IllumiNight, luminescent show featuring larger-than-life sea creatures, lasers, acrobats and musicians.
• Ocean Explorer is an immersive New Realm.
• Orca Encounter
• Sea Lions Tonite comic duo, Clyde and Seamore, offer a nightly spoof of SeaWorld San Diego's attractions and shows.

LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA

CARLSBAD: Keeping up with all the new additions to Legoland California is no easy task! Many rides and attractions are geared for youth to young teens. Adults should not overlook the cool Lego buildings around the park.
legoland.com/california/

• LEGO Nexo Knights: The Book of Creativity, A brand new 4D movie

• The new LEGO Movie 4D A New Adventure
• LEGO Minifigure Trading again and again throughout the day. Bring a LEGO Minifigure or purchase one at to trade with any Model Citizen. All you have to do is ask!

CALIFORNIA'S GREAT AMERICA

SANTA CLARA: This summertime theme park attraction offers great community events and festivals, as well as rides.
cagreatamerica.com

• Saturday Night Fireworks July 1 - August 26, 2017
• Summer Splash Concert on Friday, July 14, 2017, 6-9 p.m. Line up: Jason Derulo, nominated for Teen Choice and MTV awards | Noah Cyrus, the sister of Miley | Cheat Codes| Madison Beer | Derek King
• Taste of Orleans festival features Cajun and Orleans food, live music and décor. It takes place July 22-23 and 29-30 in the park's Orleans Place area and will be open to all Great America guests.
• Coaster Campout August 11-12 is an opportunity to camp for one night in the park!  Friday Night Movie, S'mores with Snoopy, breakfast in the Picnic Grove and early ride times! $50/person
• Fiesta Hispana  August 13 is celebration of Latin culture

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN

VALENCIA: New Revolution Galactic Attack, World's First Complex Gameplay on a VR Coaster features a battle to save the planet from an alien drone invasion. Samsung Gear VR headset is controlled via low-latency positional head tracking.
sixflags.com/magicmountain/

• Revolution Galactic Attack, World’s First Gameplay on a VR Coaster with Samsung Gear VR headset.
• Free admission July 12 if dressed in DC COMICS costume for Super Heroes Cosplay.
• Super Hero Summer May 26 to August 14, 2017
• Fright Fest September 16-October 29, 2017
• Holiday in the Park November 18 - December 31, 2017
   

SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM

VALLEJO: Exclusive ride times on DC ride attractions, that include Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth, The Joker, Superman Ultimate Flight, The Penguin, wild wood and steel coaster, launch coaster and water cannon soake. sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/

• New ride - Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth
• Super Hero Summer events through Labor Day
• Fright Fest September 23 thru October 29, 2017 is Northern California's biggest Halloween event.
• Holiday in the Park November 24 thru December 31, 2017

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD

UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Studios Hollywood
universalstudioshollywood.com
Brought to life in stunning light and sound, projections are cast against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts castle. The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle is the perfect way to end your day.

• Hogwarts Castle new Nighttime Lights, with dazzling lights and music.

GILROY GARDENS

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• Guinness World Records LIVE! June-August 13
• Garlic Festival Camp Night July 29-30