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| - This is pretty much all you got here in AZ, I guess. And for that kinda big but still small fun, it does its job.
I can honestly say that in the midst of the fun with the kids that I somewhat forgot I was in a small place in Phoenix. It has a big amusement park feel because of the layout and of course the sounds of rides everywhere. The atmosphere actually hits the mark.
Adults CAN have fun here if they don't take things too seriously or expect too much. This isn't Cedar Point. This is a big permanent carnival, minus the house-o-fun. And you're not going to get high-end rides here. So as long as you go in knowing that this is going to be a "eh, good enough" type ordeal, you'll be good.
The big coaster is decent but over very quickly. Two loops and a high speed makes it fun while it lasts though. Again, if you're trying to compare this to something like The Millennium Force...or even The Magnum, you're going to hate it. Cut the place some slack, its not able to be a big dog like that.
Once you're done with that, its downhill in terms of thrills. They have the Skydive ride that drops you straight down from a high height...can make mom scream, I guess. The line moves quickly so its worth a go. Everything else is low thrill, decent fun, and mostly for the younger kids. Your go-karts are slower than they need to be, but I guess for the younger kids' sake, that's how they keep it. Bumper cars are bumper cars. Bumper boats is ordinary with a nice little island thingy to mess around with. Karts and boats lines moved terribly slow.
I didn't visit the arcade...dunno how that happened.
Mini golf was pretty fun. Well designed courses and decently upkept. Very nice scenery.
Food was terrible. I mean it. Oh man. Had a gyro...it had ranch and hot dog onions on it. Not ok. Fries were bad. Churro was horrible. Even the lemonade should've been thrown in the garbage. And the wait was ridiculous. One lady waited at least 20 minutes for some burgers or something. My cuz mentioned the nacho chips were crap. An old lady started swearing loudly after she bit into her chili dog, then she body slammed a small child. Kidding.
But is it a good time? Yes. Take your kids. They will have PLENTY to do. And go with a group of 8 riders or more...you get a substantial discount...unless that is only on certain weekends. Ask the cops who stand outside to guide the lines (yes, its that crowded on Saturdays). Speaking of staff - everyone actually had a decent attitude...no smarmy kids who showed that they hate their job.
We paid about $15 bucks for all day passes and a round of golf after we gathered up 8 riders. Otherwise, its like $26 for that same package. Check the website for accurate pricing. Too expensive? Well I mean its either this that has a lil' roller coaster, or CrackerJacks, Fiddlesticks, Amazing Jakes or...thats about it. Yeah you get a buffet at Amazing Jakes for less - so I guess thats the only competition.
Oh..and I read about how the 'shady' crowd seems to hang out here. I didn't see anything like that at all...and this was a Saturday. Its just young people. The same 'kind' that you see anywhere else. Don't let any of those types of comments put you off from going here. No one's gonna shank you.
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