America's Greatest Theme Parks in the 1980s list
A compiled guide names parks across the United States with notable rides and attractions. Highlights include Knott’s Berry Farm with Montezooma’s Revenge, Disneyland characters, Six Flags Magic Mountain Freefall, and Kings Dominion’s The Grizzly, plus Marriott’s Great America and Worlds of Fun entries showcasing big coasters, water features, and period craft exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriott’s
Great America
Santa Clara
Knott’s
Berry Farm
Buena Park
Disneyland
Anaheim
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia
Amusement Park Highlights Across Texas and North Carolina
A list notes Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington offering the Texas Cliff Hanger free fall ride, Sesame Place in Irving with interactive science exhibits for kids, and Astro World in Houston featuring the Thunder River as the first man-made white-water river ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Flags Over Texas
Arlington
Sesame Place
Irving
Astro World
Houston
Thunder River at Six Flags Over Georgia
Georgia amusement park Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta debuts Thunder River a white water rafting ride offering splashy thrills for visitors seeking river adventure in a family friendly setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Flags Over
Georgia
Atlanta
Thunder River
Florida Theme Parks Highlight Tampa to Orlando Attractions
Florida lists top attractions from Busch Gardens in Tampa to Sea World in Orlando. It covers African themed The Dark Continent, Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista as the largest U.S. theme park, Circus World offering dress as clowns and daring acts, and Sea World famed for its Shamu killer whale show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busch Gardens
Tampa
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista
U.S.A
Circus World
Orlando
Sea World
Shamu
Also Mentioned on This Page
California
Virginia
Kings Dominion
Doswell
Busch Gardena
Old Country
Williamsburg
Lake
Illinois
Marriott
Gurnee
Kansas City
Pennsylvania
Hersheypark
Hershey
Langhorne
Missouri
Texas
Ohio 14
Cedar Point
Sandusky
Ringo Leland
Kings Mills
New Jersey
Jackson
Africa
Massachusetts
Witneis
Jay
Ohio
Missouris
North Carolina
Florida
Carowinds
Charlotte
Tennessee
Opryland
Nashville
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