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.
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?!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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 🫣
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
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
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.
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
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.
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...
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!!
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
@@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
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
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.
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!
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?
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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!
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?
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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)
nice bro no longer a medusa virgin. isnt it such a good roller coaster or what. im only 9 years old I went on it 4 times yesterday. we no longer medusa virgins GG.
@@ThemeParkAvenue but I dont like joker the seats pushed me into my bladder and the ride got stuck for 2 hours and we peed are pants. next of all on the drop my seatbelt was acting weird. the the seats were not good. and it was bumpy. but thats my opinion of the ride. but my first 3 times were really bad
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
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.
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Great Video Eric iv never been to Discovery Kingdom but it looks like a great parks
@@zachguest8565 it’s surprisingly great
@@ThemeParkAvenue it actually looks nicer then front row coasters says maybe he meet at the time
@@zachguest8565 I think I just like the park more than most.
@@ThemeParkAvenue i think it looks better then la ronde to be honest la rondes small to
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.
Thanks for the information. Much appreciated.
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?!
The park is great.
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.
I heard Harley Quinn was so bad it’s already gone. Also, I hope Flash stays as it looks fun. Thanks for watching!
You have no idea what your talking about Stephen
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
I went yesterday on the 13 of May for a band trip with our school and it was open and perfectly fine
The flash vertical velocity is now open and has been for a while now.
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.
It’s cool that you got to experience Marine World. I hope you love the park if you go back.
I would recommend going back to California's Great America while you still can (it'll be gone in about a decade :( )
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.
Sounds about right.
I also remember riding the train when I was little!
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!
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.
It’s in Vallejo not in sf
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.
Interesting! It’s a shame that that happened, but thanks for the information.
Thank you for this video. I lived in Vallejo my whole life and I haven’t been here in so long. Great video.
Thanks! I’m happy you enjoyed this and I’m grateful I got the chance to visit this park.
It is for sure underrated. It should get more hype. this is the closest park to my hometown. I love this park so much
That’s awesome to hear. It’s a great park and I’m sure it’s an excellent home park.
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.
The coasters themselves are definitely focused on going upside down, but just walking around here can be pleasant.
@@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?
Joker looks like a great ride, and this park seems underrated. Nice review!
Thank you! Joker was so good.
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
@@duckysnipez6476 I wonder why. I love Twisted Timbers, and Joker probably isn't quite as good but still looks better than most coasters.
@@duckysnipez6476 that’s awesome to hear! I definitely think it’s underrated and I love the ride.
Joker is my favorite ride at Discovery Kingdom
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Thank you
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.
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.
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.
They need to build a bridge connecting DC Universe to Medusa/Kong.
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
@@obamama4632 take into account the elderly and disabled lol it’s not bad I agree though
This helps so much!! Me and my friend are going on August 10!! So excited I hope we wont get disappointed !!
Awesome! I hope you have a great time.
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 🫣
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
That sounds awesome! This definitely is a fun park.
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
It’s a wonderful park to visit for sure, and I’m glad workers like you are there.
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
That’s nice to hear. Discovery Kingdom is a very nice park and a great hone park for sure.
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
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.
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
It is an awesome park for sure.
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.
Great video man! Keep up the amazing content
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...
That’s fair. I’m sorry things didn’t go too well.
Going this Thursday ! Gonna be so fun
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.
Thank you !
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!!
Awesome! It’s a lovely park.
The day this was posted I went to six flags discovery kingdom and I can say Medusa is the best floorless b&m coaster
Nice! I definitely agree with that.
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
this place is sick during christmas time!! love living in cali for this reason
That’s awesome. I would love to go here at Christmas.
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!
I love it too. Joker was called Roar.
Oh yeah!
@@ThemeParkAvenue thank you
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!
I got on Joker at the end of my trip and I did love it.
Miss this park so much went to it every year but haven't been in 2 years, hoping I can go this year
I hope you can get back soon! I found it to be a very enjoyable park.
The entrance to the train that crosses in front of the shark exhibit is in the children's area.
Thanks for the info. I was curious about that.
I got to be one of the first riders of Medusa when it opened. It was marine world then
That’s amazing. Was it just as good back then?
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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.
Good to know, thanks!
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.
The appearance of the roller coasters is great.
@@ThemeParkAvenueya! I also would not be sad by any means of Kong was shut down and removed today with no warning! Hate that ride!
I miss marine world
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
That does sound awesome. Seems a lot has changed since then.
@@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.
I definitely gotta hit up this park sometime in the future. Thanks for the tips and review. Great video👍
I’m happy you liked it. I enjoy going in-depth about my travel experiences.
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.
Joker is excellent.
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
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!
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.
@@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
I used to work at Medusa for 2 years back in the early 2000's. Better than working inside a fast food joint.
Operating a roller coaster sounds pretty interesting, though I’m certainly no expert.
Nice review!
Thanks! It’s a really nice park and I was glad to go in-depth about my experience.
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
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.
@@ThemeParkAvenue Yeah I’ll try to post on 4/1
Great!
Great review
Thanks!
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.
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!
@@ThemeParkAvenue Thanks! I had definitely found Cobra interesting and animal exhibits are right up my alley!
@@samdickenson5852you’re missing out
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?
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.
@@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.
@@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.
I went there last summer. It was so fun but Superman was closed
:(
This is my home park I think Superman, Wonder Woman, joker, and Batman are the best rides there
Those are all fantastic rides. Glad you have this as a home park.
As someone who was born and raised there, I still love it even though I went there all the time!
It’s a very nice place.
This is the park closest to me and I go here a lot, it is a lot of fun
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.
Excellent advice. That has served me well in the past, but it is tougher with seasonal parks like this one.
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
The “ lake” is Dan Foley . That water if you look has an old stage area.. they used to have the Batman show there
Cool. Thanks for the information. I did notice the stage but I didn’t know what it was for.
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.
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.
Great video! Sounds like a great park!
It is great
@@ThemeParkAvenue That's awesome!
Unfortunately I couldn’t go on Joker because the line was too long
Sidewinder is open. We rode it 2 weeks ago. It’s a great kid friendly family ride
I did here about the opening. It looks like a solid ride with some good theming.
You went the same day I did! So cool!
Awesome! Did you end up getting on Joker?
@@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!
@@notsoberfazbear6874 sure thing! Thanks for watching.
I remember when that park was Marine World.
That was quite a while ago, I never got to experience that.
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?
I believe most of the rides have cubbies, so you should be alright. If not, zipper pockets are always good to have.
@@ThemeParkAvenue Awesome, thank you 🫡
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
I agree. There are some ride ideas I have in mind that could probably go a long way.
@@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
@@shredder8677 agreed
I swear I've been going to discovery for a really long time like 7 years and flash is never open.
Wow, that’s awful.
Yeah. 😔
I used to work near there. Didn’t go ever because I wanted to go with a group. Imma go July/august for sure
I hope you have a great time!
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.
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.
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.
@@ThemeParkAvenue I understand. I sincerely apologize. I came at you very unfairly. Great video I will definitely check out some other ones.
@@joeyh2237 No problem. I’m glad we could sort this out and I appreciate your comments and input.
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!
I think lines will certainly be short. Try to get on Joker multiple times if you can. I hope you enjoy!
I hope Cedar Point gets a Theatrical Movie.
That would be insane
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
That’s very interesting to hear! I figured it was common since the employees joked about it. Thanks for watching!
Yes it is soo underrated but whats the best is i live so close to it so i can ho whenever!
That’s great! I loved the park and wish I could go more often.
These joker incidents do happen a lot when we went a few days ago it Got delayed more than three times
I figured it was a common thing.
I'm heading there now
Awesome! I hope you have a great time.
Ik we waited so long for joker to stop testing
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)
It does have some great, underrated rides.
GOING IN 2 DAYS.
@@marisataylor1987 have fun! Thanks
I love the madusa
Awesome! It is very fun.
I went to discover Kingdom today and I honestly thought Medusa and Wonder Woman were the best.
They are both great.
Where’s the kids area??
Just wondering does six flag still require for a vaccination status or a negative Covid test results?
I don’t think there is any limit but masks are recommended. You do not need any vaccination cards as far as I know.
@@ThemeParkAvenue thank you
@@Kscrochet sure thing.
nice bro no longer a medusa virgin. isnt it such a good roller coaster or what. im only 9 years old I went on it 4 times yesterday. we no longer medusa virgins GG.
It’s an awesome ride.
@@ThemeParkAvenue but I dont like joker the seats pushed me into my bladder and the ride got stuck for 2 hours and we peed are pants. next of all on the drop my seatbelt was acting weird. the the seats were not good. and it was bumpy. but thats my opinion of the ride. but my first 3 times were really bad
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
It is super underrated.
Awww RIP hammerhead.
I didn’t know it was gone, that’s sad to hear.
This is my home park def underrated
For sure.
Is this park worth getting a season pass?
If you're living in the area or going often, yes.
Going tomorrow for my 8th grade trip
Awesome! I hope you have a great time and get on as many rides as you want.
Love this video
Thank you so much!
Last time I was there was when I was a kid and it was called marine world
I've heard about the history, seems like the park changed a lot.
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!
I recommend California's Great America as it has stronger roller coasters overall. Glad you enjoyed this!
Those lion cages look pretty small. Animals really shouldn't be kept in cages for human entertainment!
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.
The joker was the best one there
I heard that Sidewinder Safari opened and I agree that Joker is great.
@@ThemeParkAvenue and for the joker I only had to wait 5 mins!
How much is parking?
I believe it is $30 for general parking.
Great video
Thank you!
ya rides there tend to brake down alot sometimes depnds the day
That’s unfortunate but not surprising. A lot of parks in the chain have operation issues.
Rides testing repeatedly and not opening? Sounds like American Dream Mall.
lol
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
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there’s like a few more tracks they have to put in so maybe by summer it will be open👍
I heard that construction picked up recently, and that’s great! Thanks for the information.
I work here and I seen the food Supervisor Anna spit in food
The poor cats and giraffes deserve more room
Do you Superman Ultimate Flight is the best roller called “Superman” of which there are many?
No. I prefer Superman the Ride at Six Flags New England.
I think that is really fun too!
Oh, and also, wonder women is the tallest ride in the park
is there water rides there?
Yes. They have a fun River rapids ride and a short but enjoyable chute ride with a good drop.