While Six Flags as a whole is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will celebrate its 25th season in Vallejo, California when it opens on March 19. Originally opening in 1986 as Marine World Africa USA, the park has moved from an original location in Redwood City, California. A press release reads: “It was in 1986 that the former Marine World Africa USA moved from its original Redwood City site to its current location situated between San Francisco and Sacramento. Over the years, changes, expansion and new directions have converged to become Northern California’s best family entertainment experience and at its heart, the best place to experience exotic animals up-close.”
The biggest new change guests will encounter this season is Skyscreamer. According to the press release: “This breathtaking new tower ride takes the concept of spinning round and round to a new level of thrills. At 150’ in height, SkyScreamer will be equivalent to the park’s tallest roller coaster, Medusa and give passengers a bird’s eye view of the entire park. With a capacity of 32 guests sitting two across in open air swings, the “star points” upon which the swings are attached, will climb to the top of the tower, spinning as it ascends while riders orbit around. At full swing, guests revolve in a 98-foot circle at speeds of 43 mph for 2½ minutes. Once the sun sets, SkyScreamer will be lit from top to bottom, creating a stunning focal point. The new attraction is scheduled to open on Memorial Day weekend.”
The park will also debut Seaside Junction, a rethemed Thomas the Tank Engine area, along with many new entertainment and dining options.
The release also includes a quote from the park president: “Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has always been a premiere destination for affordable, close to home family fun,” said Dale Kaetzel, Park President. “As we look back on our 25 years here in Vallejo, and really, our 43 years as a Northern California institution, we are proud to have provided our guests with an ever evolving family entertainment experience.”
The park will feature activities throughout the entire season to celebrate the special year. We would like to send our congrats to the park and we wish them the best in the future!
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