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California’s Great America
& Boomerang Bay
Santa Clara, CA
FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT ENTER UNAUTHORIZED AREAS. YOU MAY
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU ENTER AN UNAUTHORIZED AREA.
• Supervise children at all times. A guest’s height is an important safety factor on
many rides and attractions. Children may be measured and receive a wristband,
if qualified, at each ride location. For the safety of your child, a standard play shoe
that does not contribute excessively to the child’s height is required. For example,
a child is not permitted to wear platform shoes to help meet a height requirement.
California’s Great America reserves the right to ask that shoes be removed to ensure
that a child’s height is not being artificially enhanced or manipulated.
• Most rides cannot accommodate loose articles, including cell phones, pagers, hats,
cameras, stuffed animals, purses, backpacks, umbrellas, beverage containers,
personal entertainment devices, etc. Items must be safely secured in cargo pockets,
a waist pack, left in a locker, placed in an article bin at the ride location or left with
a non-rider. Ride Operators are not responsible for these items. Glasses must be
secured on all rides. For safety reasons, taking pictures, videotaping and filming on
rides is prohibited.
• All passenger restraint systems, including lap bars, shoulder harnesses and
seatbelts must be positioned and fastened properly, and tightened securely, to
allow guests to ride.
• Guests with a history of recent surgery, heart trouble/high blood pressure, neck
trouble, back trouble or any other condition that may be aggravated by riding, or
who are pregnant, should carefully heed all warning signs at each ride entrance.
If you are in doubt about your ability to safely experience a ride or would like more
rider information, please request our Rider Safety Guide at Town Hall located at the
front gate. We will be happy to brief you on our Ride Admission Policy and explain
how it applies to your specific situation. We hope we can help you enjoy your day
more fully.
• Many rides at California’s Great America are dynamic and thrilling. There are
inherent risks in riding any amusement ride. For your protection, each ride is rated
for its special features, such as high speed, steep drops, sharp turns or other
dynamic forces. If you choose to ride, you accept all of these risks. Restrictions for
guests of extreme size (height or weight) are posted at certain rides. Guests with
disabilities should stop by Town Hall located at the Front Gate and pick up our Rider
Safety Guide. Participate responsibly. You should be in good health to ride safely.
You know your physical conditions and limitations. California’s Great America does
not. If you suspect your health could be at risk for any reason, or you could aggravate
a pre-existing condition of any kind, DO NOT RIDE!
We are glad you are here. California’s Great America is committed to providing a safe,
comfortable and fun-filled experience for all of our guests. Please be respectful of
others and abide by all Park rules and regulations, which are posted throughout the
Park and available at Guest Services located at the Front Gate. Failure to abide by all
Park rules could result in ejection from the Park without refund and/or arrest/legal
prosecution as dictated by law. Please help us maintain a quality, family environment
for all of our guests by not using profanity, wearing appropriate attire while you are in
the Park, and smoking only in designated areas. If you have a safety concern, please
bring it to our attention immediately. We also expect that you will not engage in any
illegal, unsafe or offensive behavior while you are here. Please talk with any Park
Employee or stop by Guest Services if there is anything we can do to make your visit
more enjoyable. Have a great day!
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Santa Clara, CA 95052
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Same Day Re-entry Hand stamps are available at designated exit turnstiles
when leaving the Park. Guests must have their hand stamped and ticket stub
or receipt for re‑entry. To re‑enter the Parking Lot, display your Parking Ticket on your
dashboard. One (1) re‑entry per vehicle.
Ride Rating System All California’s Great America rides are rated according
to the various ride experiences. Ratings range from 1, a low thrill ride, to 5, the
most aggressive thrill ride. These ratings, as well as recommendations, guidelines and
restrictions for the attraction, are posted at the ride entrance. Please read and follow
each Rider Safety Guide sign prior to riding.
Strollers and Wheelchairs Strollers and wheelchairs are available to rent at
the Front Gate lockers by the Main Entrance. Limited supply. First-come, first-served.
Smoking For the convenience of all our guests, smoking is allowed in
designated areas only. Please refer to the map for locations.
Separated Parties Please stop by Town Hall located at the Front Gate for
assistance. Park Security is available to assist with locating young children.
Lost Parents and Baby Center Located in KidZville,™ Lost Parents and Baby
Center assists with reuniting kids with their lost parents. Infant changing
stations, nursing areas and other infant/child services are available.
KidTrack Parents can obtain complimentary wristbands at Town Hall or
Information. The wristband can be used to help reunite you with your child in
the event your group is separated. See Town Hall or Information for more information
regarding this program.
Lost & Found and Claimed Items Held at Park Entrance All articles held
by security at the Park entrance should be claimed at Town Hall upon exiting. Lost
and Found articles should be claimed at Information. Unclaimed articles are donated to
charity or destroyed after 14 days. Should you lose an article on a ride, please see a Ride
Host for assistance. California’s Great America is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Loose Articles Please secure all loose articles before riding our rides. Do not
ride with any valuable or unsecured items. Should you need assistance with a
lost article, please see a Ride Host.
Inclement Weather/Rain Policy Some attractions may be closed in bad
weather until conditions permit safe operation. Please enjoy a show, meal or
shopping until such weather passes. Sorry, no rainchecks or refunds once you
have entered the Park.
Guest with Disabilities Guests with disabilities should stop by Town Hall at
the Front Gate or at Information, located next to the Great America Theater
to pick up a Rider Safety Guide. This free guide explains the entry guidelines and
procedures, provides specific information related to each attraction and includes an
Attraction Boarding Pass which is required for special access accommodations. A
limited number of wheelchairs are available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis
at the Front Gate lockers by the Main Entrance. TTD phones are available at First Aid.
First Aid/Security Located in the Red Schoolhouse next to 3 Point Challenge
and in Boomerang Bay across from Great Barrier Reef. First Aid is staffed by
certified Emergency Medical Technicians at all times. Medication cannot be dispensed
to minors without parental consent. If you need medical assistance tell any Park
Employee and he or she will call First Aid and have them come to your location.
PARK INFORMATION
Aggressive
Thrill Rides
For further information, Rider Safety Guides are available in Town Hall.
Rides that generally have one or more of the following:
high speeds and/or heights, aggressive and unexpected
forces, and rapid directional or elevation change. Riders
will encounter many unexpected rapid changes in speed,
direction and/or elevation.
Rides that generally have medium to high speeds and/
or heights with moderate to rapid braking. Riders may
encounter unexpected changes in speed, direction and/
or elevation.
Rides that generally have low to medium speeds and/or
heights with moderate motion and braking. Riders may
encounter unexpected changes in direction and/or speed
during portions of the ride.
Intermediate
Thrill Rides
High Thrill
Rides
Rides that generally have low speeds with gentle motion
and braking. Rides have smooth transitions with some
changes in elevation and speed.
Rides that are generally calm and gentle in nature.
Mild Thrill
Rides
Low Thrill
Rides
To better assist you in choosing attractions you wish to experience, each of our
rides has been rated according to the following system. Ratings are based on the
intensity, speed and directional changes of each individual ride. The attraction’s
rating can be found on the Rider Safety Guide sign at the entrance of each ride.
Please be aware of the recommendations and restrictions for any attraction you
choose to ride.
RIDE RATING SYSTEM
Please note that personal checks are not accepted throughout the Park.
The Park accepts $50 and $100 bills, as well as $50 and $100 Travelers Checks
ONLY at major food locations including Joe Cool Café and Food Festival.
Travelers Checks are not accepted at any merchandise or game location.
Food Service/Alcohol Requirements A vaild California’s Driver’s License or
California ID Card is required to purchase alcoholic beverages at any of the food
locations. Alcohol service stops 1 hour prior to the Park closing.
Where Are You? It is important to arrange a meeting place should your
party get separated. We suggest Carousel Columbia or Celebration Plaza.
Park paging is done only for verified medical emergencies, security and first aid.
Line Breaking To ensure that all guests have a fair opportunity to enjoy rides
as quickly as possible, line jumping is not allowed. Line jumping, regardless
of the reason, may lead to ejection from the Park, with no refund given. California’s
Great America defines line jumping as: 1. Cutting in front of other guests who are
already in line; 2. Saving a place for someone; or 3. Leaving a line, then attempting to
re-enter at the same point. Since this includes using the restroom or purchasing food
or drink, we suggest you make all stops before you enter the line.
Security Please ask any Security Officer stationed throughout the Park for
assistance at any time or ask any Park Employee to contact Security and they
will come to you.
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RIDER HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
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For the safety of all Park guests, all rides have rider height requirements
based on the manufacturer’s recommendations. Other appropriate
safety requirements may apply. Rider height requirements
are listed below and posted at the ride location.
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Minimum Maximum accompanied
Height
Height by a responsible
person
Ride
California’s Great America
Celebration Plaza
Carousel Columbia
Vortex
Whitewater Falls
Xtreme Skyflyer
Celebration Swings
Star Tower
Gold Striker
Orleans Place
Rue Le Dodge
Delta Flyer
Flight Deck
All American Corners
Orbit
Rip Roaring Rapids
Flying Eagles
Action Theater
Delirium®
HMB Endeavor
Loggers Run
FireFall
KidZville®
Taxi Jam®*
Carousel
KidZair
Fender Bender 500
Swing Swing Swing
KidZ Construction Co. Net Climb
KidZ Construction Co. Cement Mixer
Classic Cars
Junior Jump Club
Snail Races
KidZville Pet Shop
Ghost Chasers
Boomerang Bay
Kookaburra Cay
Jackaroo Landing*
Tasmanian Typhoon
Down Under Thunder*
Didgeridoo Falls
Castaway Creek*
Boomerang Lagoon
Screamin’ Wombat
Ripsnort Ridge
Great Barrier Reef*
Planet Snoopy™
PEANUTS Pirates
Snoopy’s Splash Dance
Pumpkin Patch
Sally’s Love Buggies
Woodstock Express
Action Zone
Centrifuge
Thunder Raceway*
Psycho Mouse
Eagle’s Flight
Drop Tower
The Grizzly
Tiki Twirl
County Fair
Barney Oldfield’s Speedway
Demon
Berserker
*See ride for additional restrictions.
less than 46"
5
5
54"
46"
48"
48"
less than 46"
5
5
5
2
54"
46"
36"
44"
48"
48"
36"
55"
36"
2
2
2
2
Baby Care Center
Lockers
35"
42"
36"
PSYCHO
MOUSE
BOOMERANG
LAGOON
Information
RIPSNORT
RIDGE
WOODSTOCK
EXPRESS
SCREAMIN’
WOMBAT
First Aid
less than 46"
SALLY’S
LOVE
BUGGIES
TASMANIAN
TYPHOON
PUMPKIN
PATCH
PLANET
SNOOPY
DOWN
UNDER
THUNDER
Dining
Shopping/Retail
HMB
ENDEAVOR
JACKAROO
LANDING
TIKI TWIRL
DROP
TOWER
SNOOPY’S
SPLASH
DANCE
CENTRIFUGE
®
Demon Trailer Quick stop shopping
KIDZAIR
CAROUSEL
featuring snacks, drinks and souvenirs.
Food Festival Something for everyone!
Pizza, hamburgers, nachos, hot dogs,
teriyaki bowls, Dippin’ Dots®, chicken strips,
garlic fries, corn dogs, french fries, freshly
prepared sushi, homemade enchiladas, soft
shell tacos, curly fries, breadsticks, ICEE,®
soft serve ice cream, soft drinks and beer.
Leather Treaty
Front Gate Photo & Airbrushed Tees
SNAIL
RACES
SWING SWING
SWING
KIDZVILLE
TAXI JAM
KIDZ CONST. PET SHOP
CO. NET
CLASSIC
CLIMB
FENDER
CARS
BENDER 500
KIDZ CONST. CO.
GHOST
CEMENT MIXER
CHASERS
RIP ROARING
RAPIDS
BARNEY
OLDFIELD’S
SPEEDWAY
ice cream sundaes, funnel cakes, churros
and soft drinks.
New for
FLYING
EAGLES
FIREFALL
2013
PLANET SNOOPY
ACTION
THEATER
COUNTY FAIR
DEMON
60"
2
36"/44"
44"
44"
44"
48"
48"
less than 42"
2
44"
2
40"
40"/58"
44"
2
less than 44"
less than 44"
less than 46"
less than 46"
less than 58"
less than 48"
less than 48"
less than 48"
less than 48"
—
WA R N I N G
Responsible Person – Many of our rides have height
requirements that allow a guest under that requirement to ride
with a Responsible Person. A Responsible Person is someone
who meets all the requirements to ride themselves, is 16 years
of age or older, and demonstrates appropriate observed behavior.
Responsible Person must be 18 years of age at Great Barrier Reef
and Thunder Raceway.
BOOMERANG BAY
Waterpark Tube Rentals
Cabana Rental Station
Cabana Rental Station
Crocodile Canteen Pizza, hot dogs,
CAROUSEL
COLUMBIA
CELEBRATION
PLAZA
—
For safety, you should be in good health and without recent
surgery or illness and free from high blood pressure or any
condition or limitation of the heart, back, neck or bones
that may be aggravated by most park attractions. Expectant
mothers should not ride. Please see the Rider Safety Guide
signs at the entrance of each ride for specific health and
safety guidelines.
nachos, soda, beer and more.
STAR TOWER
Dundee’s Outback Outfitters
Last stop before you hit the pool to
pick up towels, swimsuits and other
convenience items.
GOLD STRIKER
TOWN
HALL
GUEST
SERVICES
MAIN
ENTRANCE
PEANUTS Meet & Greet/
The Gang’s All Here
PEANUTS Playhouse
Cotton candy, ICEE®, popcorn, hot dogs
and churros.
Fan Attic A shop for the sports fan in all of
us, showcasing professional team apparel
and memorabilia.
CELEBRATION
SWINGS
ORLEANS PLACE
souvenirs from Snoopy™ and the entire
PEANUTS™ Gang.
Joe Cool Café Hamburgers, chicken strips,
pizza, french fries, curly fries, fruit and
garden salads, soft drinks, and beer.
Great American Hot Dog and Snacks
DELTA FLYER
RUE LE DODGE
Snoopy Boutique Gift items and
ACTION ZONE
WHITEWATER
FALLS
XTREME SKYFLYER
54"
48"
48"
48"
44"
PICNIC PAVILION
less than 48"
60"
60"
60"
2
5
SEASON PASS
PROCESSING
less than 42"
2
BERSERKER
VORTEX
less than 48"
KidZville Snack Shack Hot dogs,
KidZville Theater
Sweet Treats Soft serve ice cream,
DELIRIUM®
ALL AMERICAN
CORNERS
KIDZVILLE®
mini corn dogs, chicken nuggets,
french fries, ICEE® and soft drinks.
ORBIT
FLIGHT DECK
mashed potatoes, corn, biscuits, beer
and soft drinks.
Frankie’s Pizza Personal size pizza,
ICEE® and soft drinks.
Subway America’s favorite subs, chips
and soft drinks.
COUNTY FAIR
JUNIOR JUMP
CLUB
KIDZVILLE
KOOKABURRA
CAY
less than 40"
less than 46"
less than 42"
caramel apples and more.
Panda Express A taste of Asia with wok
Maggie Brown’s Fried chicken,
THE GRIZZLY
LOGGERS
RUN
Shows
Candy Cafe Candy, fudge, coffee, drinks,
Great America Theater
PEANUTS
PIRATES
77"
60"
60"
60"
53"
60"
54"
54"
54"
60"
54"
54"
54"
COUNTY FAIR
PICNIC GROVE
ACTION ZONE
EAGLE’S
FLIGHT
THUNDER
RACEWAY
Service Animal Relief Station
76"
selection of Great America souvenirs, gifts
and clothing.
fresh orange chicken, beef broccoli, fresh
veggies and more.
DIDGERIDOO
FALLS
Stroller/Wheelchair
less than 44"
less than 44"
Inside CGA Featuring the Park’s largest
other Park souvenirs.
less than 48"
54"
(message and/or data rates may apply)
CELEBRATION PLAZA
Front Gate Photo
Celebration Plaza Stage
Gold Striker Gifts Gold Striker goods and
Lost Parents
48"
2
Text CGATODAY to 74674
CASTAWAY
CREEK
Smoking Area
48"
5
Restrooms
ATM
2
Special In-Park Offers
GREAT BARRIER
REEF
ALL AMERICAN CORNERS
Mathilda’s Beachwear Swimwear,
towels, flip flops, locker rentals and more.
Mick’s Seaside Supplies Featuring a
large selection of swimsuits, sandals, hats
and sunscreen. Everything you need to
enjoy some fun in the sun!
KidZville Outfitters Let the kids go
wild in this shop where they will find their
favorite stuffed toys, room decor and the
Animaland Bear Stuffing Factory.
Outback Shack Freshly battered fish
and shrimp, pizza, french fries, soft drinks
and beer.
American Cafe Hamburgers, corndogs,
crispy chicken sandwiches, chicken strips,
french fries and soft drinks.
50’s Gazebo
Game Time Enjoy your favorite game on
one of our 12 flat screen HD televisions. Also
enjoy a cold beer from our large selection of
imported and domestic brands, as well as an
array of tasty appetizers. Assorted snacks
also available such as nachos, popcorn,
churros, pretzels and soft drinks.
Golden Oldies Costumed Photos
Picture yourself in Roaring 20’s, Western or
Civil War photography scenes.
Coca-Cola® Marketplace Fresh
whole and sliced fruit, salads and assorted
beverages, as well as other healthy options.
ORLEANS PLACE
Pizza Orleans Pizza, breadsticks,
soft drinks and beer.
Showtime Theater
Great American Outlet This outlet
store has everything you need at a price
you’ll love.
Redwood Amphitheater
Girl Space™ Apparel featuring Roxy
and Quicksilver, gifts and accessories
just for girls.
Silly Sours and Sweets A large
selection of bulk candy, snacks and toys for
kids of all ages.
Company Store Here you will find the
Park’s best values. All items are $10 or less.
Boutique Pink The only place in the
park to find Hello Kitty and all her friends.
The store offers a large variety of Sanrio
merchandise.
Sweet Tooth Funnel cakes, cotton candy,
churros and soft serve ice cream.
Trending Now Shop here for the
latest hot products and brands, including
Angry Birds, Domo, Marvel Comics and
Fox Racing to name a few.
Dragon’s Lair Features a large variety of
fantasy gifts,collectibles and room decor.
GAMES
Celebration Plaza
Lucky Cup
Ring Fling
Invertiglo
County Fair
Nothin’ But Net
At The Buzzer
Speedway Bowl
Hi Striker
Action Zone
Magic Waters
Running Waters
Games Gallery Arcade
Speed Pitch
Foul Shot
Airball
Grandma’s China
3 Point Challenge
Play Action Pass
Hometown Arcade
Dog Pound
Home Run Derby
Plinko
Cat’s Meow
Knock Off
Ring Toss
Soccer Challenge
Bushel Ball
Bulls-Eye
Planet Snoopy
for
New
The Tallest & Fastest
2013Wooden
Coaster in Northern California
Whack-A-Mole™
CGA cares.
We recycle.
All American Corners
Ladder Climb
Game Time Arcade
Guessing Game
Swisher
Outback Basketball