Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Location:
Vallejo (near San Francisco), California
Phone:
Recorded Information: 707-643-6722
Guest Relations: 707-644-4000 x374
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Admission Info:
Reduced price for children (under 48"). 2 and under are free. Discounted tickets are often available online. Season pass tickets include admission to all Six Flags parks.
Save money and time. Buy discounted tickets online, direct from Six Flags.
For an additional fee, the park offers the Flash Pass go-to-the-front-of-the-lines program. VIP tours available for an extra fee (which is quite high).
Directions and Hotel Info:
80 Freeway to Highway 37 exit. Exit at Fairgrounds Dr.
From U.S. 101 North: Take Highway 37E exit to Fairgrounds Dr.
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Highlights:
- Among its great thrill machines, the park features Medusa, a floorless coaster, Roar, a wooden coaster, and the launched coaster, V2: Vertical Velocity.
- Animal attractions include Ocean Discovery, where guests can interact with dolphins and other marine animals, Butterfly Garden, and Lion's Den, an African lion habitat.
- Attractions for younger kids include the Thomas & Friends area featuring characters and rides from the popular train-themed children's show, Looney Tunes Seaport, and Tava's Jungleland.
New at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom:
New for 2008: Tony Hawk's Big Spin
New for 2007:
With the park's name change from Six Flags Marine World to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, it is reorganizing its themed areas into "Land" (exotic land animals), "Sea" (marine life exhibits), and "Sky" (roller coasters and thrill rides). New attractions include the Thomas & Friends area with characters and rides based on the popular show, along with new animal interaction areas, and new killer whale and dolphin shows.
Discovery Kingdom's Halloween Event:
Six Flags Fright Fest Overview
Discovery Kingdom's Holidays Event:
Six Flags Holiday in the Park Overview
Official Web Site:
Six Flags Discovery KingdomSix Flags Discovery Kingdom Overview:
Previously known as Six Flags Marine World, the 135-acre park is now known as Six Flags Discovery Kingdom to better reflect its diverse offerings of sea life exhibits and shows, land animal exhibits, thrill rides, attractions for families and younger children, and stage shows. The hybrid zoo/oceanarium/amusement park offers plenty of opportunities to interact with marine and land animals, as well as a full complement of world-class coasters and rides for all ages.
As with all Six Flags parks, Discovery Kingdom offers Fright Fest. The annual Halloween celebration includes haunted mazes, special shows, and other features to mark the holiday.
