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Best Amusement park rides in United States
Top Rated Amusement park rides
Top Reviewed Amusement park rides
Pony Rides
SkyCoaster Kissimmee
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
The Carousel at RIO
Rainforest River Adventure Ride
DreamWorks Destination
Santa Monica Pier Carousel
Frisbee
Orlando Starflyer
Dinosaur Drop
Sky Fighter
The Seattle Great Wheel
Reviews
Great experience, line wasn't too long either considering we went on the weekend. The wheels go all the way around about 5 times which is a really good amount of time. I know some just go round once and that's it. Really good, highly recommend. Also, love how they don't just shove everyone in one box, you go family by family. So if there are just 2 of you, you have your own space. Must visit!
The Great Wheel was super nice. It's not that tall (I'm from Chicago). We went around about 3 or 4 times. Much of the downtown area was under construction during my visit. But I was still able to get some nice pics!
Beautiful views of the area @ sunset, good thrill.
LOVED this place!!! We had a great time here, we pre purchased our gondola ride up to the park and also pre purchased our cave tours before we had went. The Fairy cave was our favorite. The tour guy that we had was very knowledgeable and did a great job. I wish I caught his name but I would recommend him if I knew. After that we went to the king cave tour which was a little different but we also enjoyed that. When we arrived we weren't sure how to enjoy the other rides and activities but the manager and guest services helped us not only once but twice. You can purchase a wrist band to enjoy all rides, however we only wanted to ride one thing and that was the alpine coaster. Sooo much fun. After that we enjoyed some food at the restaurant there. It was okay. . Otherwise, everything was a great time. Would recommend to wear decent shoes as there is alot of walking and gravel. Very kid friendly. Would recommend this 100%
The Seattle Great Wheel was a pretty cool attraction to do while visiting the city! The views are great as you go around for three or four loops around the wheel which was pretty good! I recommend stopping by if you’re walking around the pier!
Everything was great, except when I was grabbing a frozen lemonade with some family members on our way out. We asked the bartender whenever she was available we would like 3 but mid sentence of us asking for a to go cup, she poured it in a glass cup. Realized what we said. She just grunted at us then gave us attitude the whole time when paying & even after we were leaving.
The Seattle Great Ferris Wheel exceeded all of our expectations! The stunning panoramic views of the city, Elliott Bay, and the surrounding mountains were absolutely breathtaking. The ride was smooth and felt completely safe, which allowed us to fully soak in the beauty around us. The staff was friendly and helpful, making the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend taking a spin on the Ferris wheel in Seattle. It's an unforgettable experience!
Nice location with a rude young latina ticket attendant. Seats do not buckle.
It's super cool and definitely worth riding. It is fun and exhilarating, especially realizing how high up you go! My wife and I enjoyed it a lot.
Really fun ride. It was spur of a minute as I was walking around looking at other sites.
Ended up going on twice.
Ended up going on twice.
Should be on top 10 things to do in Orlando! It was awesome and I don't like heights but it was definitely worth the experience. We were able to see Epcot ball from it too. We stumbled upon it after dinner and would have never known this existed at all.
Only concern we had was that guys didn't come and make sure we were locked in. That's a BIG thing to improve on.
Only concern we had was that guys didn't come and make sure we were locked in. That's a BIG thing to improve on.
The Great Wheel is always a great time! The line from the "Line Starts Here" sign only took about 20 minutes on a Saturdaynight, maybe an extra ten for the drink stop at the bar. Yes, alcoholic drinks can be purchased and taken on if you have no minors. We went at sunset, and the views were gorgeous.
Also, did you know you can use the wheel for a gender reveal? It will light up pink or blue at a specific time. Amazing!
Also, did you know you can use the wheel for a gender reveal? It will light up pink or blue at a specific time. Amazing!
A fantastic experience! Each gondola is air conditioned and offers great views of the water. The ride was long enough to both enjoy and take photos.
We have vacationed in different parts of Colorado a few times over the years, but this was far and away my favorite thing that we have done while there. Such a neat experience. The rollercoasters were fun, the restaurant was great, the cave tours were a relaxing way to get out of the heat for a little while, and the staff were all so friendly. We did go during the week so that may play into it a little bit, but the waits were not bad at all, the most that we had to wait was for the mountain coaster and even that was only around 20 minutes. Even just the gondola ride up to the top is a fun experience. We will definitely be back.
Always a crowd-pleaser--visited with an extended family group with ages ranging from 2-70. Everyone had a great time with lots of options for the elementary-aged kids, the grandparents, and more challenging attractions for the group in their 20's. After our gondola ride up, we all enjoyed several trips on the Alpine Coaster--always a thrill! The 20's -30's group set off for a previously scheduled "Wild Tour" while the over 60+ group stayed with the kids. We alternated between the 2 caves tours--always informative & engaging as they are led by guides who truly love what they do--and a multitude of age-appropriate attractions for the kids, including laser tag, fossil digging, both smaller roller coasters, a small Ferris wheel and pictures with the trolls after a troll hunt. It was so nice to be able to say "yes" to everything the kids wanted to do with a Fun Day pass. After we reunited with the Wild Tour group, we had plenty of time to explore the Canyon Swing, Defiance, Crystal Tower and the Tree Swings together. The staff is always attentive and friendly and the park is just the right size to explore fully in a day. Even the rest stops in the central plaza were pleasant with live music, convenient restrooms, water bottle refill stations and sunblock. Highly recommended that you spend a day here. You won't regret it!
Stopped by here on our way to Aspen. Great idea to stretch legs. Car charging station is a mile away tho and they don't have one on premises. $26/person, cool aluminum cups with a beverage purchase. Food is just OK (as expected) and definitely overpriced for what it is. Park is great and neat, plenty to do but didn't get to check much out, only stopped by for a quick ride up to the "restaurant" and back on the road.
We went one a lucky mostly cloudless day and it was very cool sight of the city. Lines were pretty reasonable for a summer weekend and barely waited at all for either attraction. Maybe a bit pricey with a lot of people but just a couple its totally worth it.
The Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park is a thrilling experience. It is the "world’s tallest swing ride". You need to buy a ticket to ride. It offers amazing views of Orlando while moving up and down, swinging freely at speeds up to 45mph and screaming with joy.
The color-changing lights at night create a mesmerizing spectacle. If you are afraid of heights, I would not recommend this.
The color-changing lights at night create a mesmerizing spectacle. If you are afraid of heights, I would not recommend this.
Came here during the week in Summer. Arrived around 2p, so many from the morning crowd was already gone. It was still plenty of time to ride all the rides.
After buying tickets at the bottom, you ride the gondola up to the main entrance. It's a small park, but there's a lot of fun rides for every age group or level of adventure. Lines weren't long at all, with most rides having no line at all. The longest wait was about 30 minutes for the Alpine Coaster which was my favorite ride. The coasters didn't have any lines. The Giant Swing was about 10 minutes and was my second favorite ride that was both exhilarating and had a great view. The tower drop didn't have a line. The Canyon Flyer was less than 5 minutes.
If you don't want to do rides, there's 2 cave tours as options as a different ticket than the Funday ticket.
Fun place for the family to enjoy some rides without long lines.
After buying tickets at the bottom, you ride the gondola up to the main entrance. It's a small park, but there's a lot of fun rides for every age group or level of adventure. Lines weren't long at all, with most rides having no line at all. The longest wait was about 30 minutes for the Alpine Coaster which was my favorite ride. The coasters didn't have any lines. The Giant Swing was about 10 minutes and was my second favorite ride that was both exhilarating and had a great view. The tower drop didn't have a line. The Canyon Flyer was less than 5 minutes.
If you don't want to do rides, there's 2 cave tours as options as a different ticket than the Funday ticket.
Fun place for the family to enjoy some rides without long lines.
Magical! So much of the Carousel is hand-painted; and there's an ice cream shop inside, as well. 🍦
It's located at the bottom of the ramp when you enter/exit the pier; make this your first stop or your last; but don't miss it. 🎠
It's located at the bottom of the ramp when you enter/exit the pier; make this your first stop or your last; but don't miss it. 🎠
There are no lines at entrance, the flight was amazing, a great experience to try out, not suitable for people afraid of heights, it was pretty windy up there but fun! It's great to try out during the day or nighttime
A little outdated in some ways and very hot during the day in July but I thought the prices were reasonable given that the alpine coaster at vail is $35 PER RIDE and it was really cool having beautiful views on every ride. The rides that take 1-2 people at a time like the canyon swing, alpine coaster, and zip line had very long wait times. The alpine coaster was worth the wait. The crystal tower was a thrill for sure. The cave tour was way cooler than I thought it would be and a nice break from the heat.
Such a good stop! We went a good time, the line wasn’t bad at all, We got our own little pod thing haha and it was very nice. Very romantic and beautiful views. I definitely recommend stopping here, totally worth it. The people working here were nice, and it was very straight forward and easy to get your tickets and get in line. They do offer you pictures, they’ll stop you in a room and take two photos and after you are done they ask if you want to purchase photos or not. I wish they would invest more into the quality of the photos, they the photos turned out poorly and I would have purchased but didn’t because they cut off half my head with a green screen effect. But that’s okay, we got beautiful pictures up top! Very comfortable inside these little pods, they have it cracked open for fresh air, I do recommend bringing a water bottle up with you just to stay hydrated (especially if you are bad with the heat like I am!)
Located in the vibrant Rio area, this carousel offers a magical experience for both children and adults. The beautifully crafted carousel animals bring a sense of joy and nostalgia, they got Zebras, horses, dragons, gorillas etc …
What makes the Carousel at Rio even more special is their affordable pricing. For just $6, you can enjoy unlimited rides all day long! They provide a handy bracelet that allows you to go in and out of the carousel as many times as you like, ensuring endless fun and excitement. Their music selection brings the inner child in all of us.
The Carousel at Rio boasts a friendly and welcoming staff who prioritize safety and ensure a fantastic experience for riders of all ages. Their dedication to customer satisfaction truly sets them apart.
If you're looking for an affordable and enjoyable outing, the Carousel at Rio is the perfect choice. The unlimited ride option and convenient bracelet system make it easy to make the most of your visit. Don't miss out on this enchanting carousel adventure in the heart of the Rio area!
What makes the Carousel at Rio even more special is their affordable pricing. For just $6, you can enjoy unlimited rides all day long! They provide a handy bracelet that allows you to go in and out of the carousel as many times as you like, ensuring endless fun and excitement. Their music selection brings the inner child in all of us.
The Carousel at Rio boasts a friendly and welcoming staff who prioritize safety and ensure a fantastic experience for riders of all ages. Their dedication to customer satisfaction truly sets them apart.
If you're looking for an affordable and enjoyable outing, the Carousel at Rio is the perfect choice. The unlimited ride option and convenient bracelet system make it easy to make the most of your visit. Don't miss out on this enchanting carousel adventure in the heart of the Rio area!
It’s an alright ride for kids. Kids like it but it’s nothing super exciting.
Even though it’s more of a kid ride, I really enjoy it! It’s similar to Ladybug Bop which is right next to it. I know they are the exact same, but I prefer Dinosaur Drop a little more because there is shade above each seat.
About time that they finally opened this place up $3.00 a ticket... July 1st I brought the Family 👪 ❤️ here to Santa Monica Beach pier... And it was Absolutely beautiful full of people...
I highly recommend riding this ride! It is identical to ladybug bop next door but it is a great kiddy ride! Although it is closed right now!
Ride as many times as you want for $6/person. Lots of fun animals to choose from.
The teenagers liked it and there was a bar inside next to where you purchased tickets. However, tickets are cheaper on Groupon.
We travel all over the country visiting as many amusement and theme parks as we can. This park has been a bucket list for us and it exceeded our high expectations.
We went on a perfect early summer weekday. It was a little busy and allow a lot of time to get through the process of ticketing and getting up the mountain. We bought our tickets online, but there was still a long wait to sign waivers and get on board a gondola.
Once up top, you are greeted by amazing views everywhere you look. Alpine Coaster is the main draw and the lines were long. Your experience on the coaster will depend on who is going down the hill in front of you. If you like speed and adrenaline, you’ll probably come up on someone going slow.
The other long wait for us was the giant canyon swing, but totally worth it. Ride it twice, one trip on each side as they both offer completely different experiences.
The food and drink was great, with a restaurant kind of hidden behind the gift shop that offers great views while you eat.
One thing that stood out was how friendly and eager the park staff were towards the guests. It really made for a delightful experience.
We hope to come back someday, because the park must have a different look and feel as the seasons change and it would be nice to experience more!
We went on a perfect early summer weekday. It was a little busy and allow a lot of time to get through the process of ticketing and getting up the mountain. We bought our tickets online, but there was still a long wait to sign waivers and get on board a gondola.
Once up top, you are greeted by amazing views everywhere you look. Alpine Coaster is the main draw and the lines were long. Your experience on the coaster will depend on who is going down the hill in front of you. If you like speed and adrenaline, you’ll probably come up on someone going slow.
The other long wait for us was the giant canyon swing, but totally worth it. Ride it twice, one trip on each side as they both offer completely different experiences.
The food and drink was great, with a restaurant kind of hidden behind the gift shop that offers great views while you eat.
One thing that stood out was how friendly and eager the park staff were towards the guests. It really made for a delightful experience.
We hope to come back someday, because the park must have a different look and feel as the seasons change and it would be nice to experience more!
This place is amazing. What else can you ask for?? Roller coasters on a mountain?! Dope. Would be nice if they had vegetarian/vegan options and a couple rides were closed. Otherwise, I can’t wait to come back here with my whole family. Caves were great, the coaster is SO FUN, and the tree swing is my favorite ride ever.
Love this ride! Such a fun experience to add on to dinner or any meal at Rainforest Cafe. Cheap price and no wait. Pictures can be taken and bought for extra but is worth it for the memories!
I can't stress enough, how AWESOME this ride is. Seriously.. it is the smoothest ride I have ever been on. The views are amazing. I felt safe and secure in my swing, the employee double checked my bar and the seat belt. I loved the whole atmosphere, the music, lights etc. It is worth every penny of the $15 you pay to ride it.
My 6 year old loved it. I believe it was only $3. The carousel was not crowded for being a Sunday afternoon although the pier was packed.
Raise your hand if you have a child who dreams up wanting to ride a carousel so you end up looking them up and driving to them only to find they are out of order, temporarily closed, or close too early. If you are lucky enough to find one, it ends up putting a dent in your wallet for the short ride and/or charge the adults who must supervise their children. The Carousel at RIO solves all that with a view and great dining/entertainment options. $6 unlimited rides for any rider. If you're over 42" you can ride alone. Under 42" is free but adult must pay to ride with. As you spin you see beautiful lake views and they play awesome music instead of that normal boring music box stuff. The staff that operate it are friendly. They close at 7:40pm when I went on 5/14/23. I say this because "Dusk" as the hours appear on Google Maps isn't precise enough for people making the journey out there from VA. Perhaps the best part is if you drive a Tesla there is a Supercharger right there in RIO.
Went on Friday, arrived at 2pm, lady was sitting there, said she was on an hour lunch break, and we'd have to come back in an hour... So lunch break just started? Open from 11-7? 8 hours minus a 1hr lunch break? No sign or indication about that. Shouldn't be hard to hit a button while you eat. Lucky her, 1 hour lunch break, bad for business though.
Its awesome I can meet my favorite character
Nice carousel but hours are incorrect.
Definitely not open today on Wednat 10.30am...
But it says open and no one is here...
Came all way here for nothing...
Very disappointing
Definitely not open today on Wednat 10.30am...
But it says open and no one is here...
Came all way here for nothing...
Very disappointing
Two of my grandchildren, my husband, and I enjoyed the Rainforest River Adventure Ride, before eating in the Rainforest Cafe. Both grandchildren loved the ride. It brought back fond memories of the Six Flags Jungle Cruise from my childhood. The ride was clean and safe. Recommended!
Update: I took four of my grandchildren and my husband on the Rainforest Adventure Ride again today. Everyone loved it! Recommended!!
Update: I took four of my grandchildren and my husband on the Rainforest Adventure Ride again today. Everyone loved it! Recommended!!
I've been to the pier before but didn't know this was here. Kids enjoyed the ride😁 $3 is a good price per ticket. The building is beautiful and historic. There's also an old fashioned soda place inside. Serving cream soda, floats, shakes etc. Old fashioned candy too. Plan on trying next time.
This awesome carousel is a beautiful piece of history reaching it's 100th birthday in 2022. It was a very fun ride.
Nicely staff, the restaurant have great quality of foods. the shop has many nice souvenirs and the section workshop build a bear
Best time ever!! $6 for unlimited rides per individual. The all day pass means you can stroll around and be back for more. I LOVE carousels and here I got to ride a dragon. The location is great for parents as there is a kids playground and shaved ice shop right next to the carousel. Other stores and eateries are right around the loop. I got there at a time when no one was taking the ride. I took 3 turns with the whole carousel to myself! I know other carousels won't do that and wait for more people. The staff was friendly and nice. If you have kids, you will need to buckle them and hop out unless you are taking the ride (with pay) too.
At last! The old, annoying kiddie music show is GONE! Dreamworks rocks!
Loved this experience! I go every time I visit Universal Studios Florida! Character rotation is easy to understand, and they continuously rotate a whole bunch of characters. I love coming here to see my favorite character, King Julien. Would definitely recommend checking this out
I have been here plenty to tell you that it’s a great carousel. Never busy and it’s cheap. $3 a ticket will take you around and around. They do take credit cards so that’s great for those of us who don’t carry cash (fyi the ice cream parlor is cash only). The ride is fun and nostalgic. However, and this is why I didn’t give it five stars.
Is it just me or lately does it smell like pee inside?
I went to get ice cream and ride again last week but man I couldn’t stand the smell. It was pretty bad. Maybe the humidity lately has made it bad? Idk but they need to make it better. Also two weeks ago when I went again there was a person sleeping on the floor to the left when you walk in by some trashcans. Ghetto and weird. Anyways I won’t give up on the carousel but I will give it the sniff test before I buy tickets. The smell was strong and I smelled it as soon as I walked in so I left.
Maybe some fans would help.
Because it’s a beautiful carousel. They have the chariots for those who are scared or too heavy for the horses :). The carousels 100 year anniversary is coming up and tickets will be .25¢! Hopefully they give it a good scrub and purify the air for that event. Come here and enjoy a ride. I’ve been here many many times and have only smelled the pee once so hopefully it was an isolated incident.
Is it just me or lately does it smell like pee inside?
I went to get ice cream and ride again last week but man I couldn’t stand the smell. It was pretty bad. Maybe the humidity lately has made it bad? Idk but they need to make it better. Also two weeks ago when I went again there was a person sleeping on the floor to the left when you walk in by some trashcans. Ghetto and weird. Anyways I won’t give up on the carousel but I will give it the sniff test before I buy tickets. The smell was strong and I smelled it as soon as I walked in so I left.
Maybe some fans would help.
Because it’s a beautiful carousel. They have the chariots for those who are scared or too heavy for the horses :). The carousels 100 year anniversary is coming up and tickets will be .25¢! Hopefully they give it a good scrub and purify the air for that event. Come here and enjoy a ride. I’ve been here many many times and have only smelled the pee once so hopefully it was an isolated incident.
Always a great experience! Kids love it!
Great way to see lots of Characters and rest in the A/C.
It's fine. Fortunately not overly priced. For younger kids it would be fun. It is a water raft ride, but don't worry about getting wet. It's kind of like a jungle themed Smallworld from Disneyland. Our thirteen year old and her friend enjoyed it, but I think next year they might think it's a bit childish.
An absolute must if you have younger kids. An underground water ride that takes approximately 10 minutes once on the ride. Takes you through all the ancient civilizations that once existed millennia ago. I even enjoyed it because I like history.
I just had to leave a review. I have a autistic 3.5 year old and he had the time of his LIFE!!!! The cast went above and beyond to make him feel included and so happy. I cannot say praise enough about this attraction!! They danced, they hugged, they had a blast. (In the AC, Hallelujah!) All of the characters even crouched with my son because he wanted them all to sit with him and “talk”. We came back multiple times. He was starstruck. Thank you for making our Universal trip and providing a safe inclusive space for my son!
I like DreamWorks Destination Dance Party
Universal Studios Theme Park
Universal Studios Theme Park
It's good, but I still prefer my childhood character Barney.
We had a great time on the pier carousel! They allow you to ride with children on your lap. Ride lasts about 1-2 minutes. Indoor so it is not effected by bad weather. $3 per adult. Young children ride for free. Staff were very helpful. Ride was clean and sanitized. The carousel is pretty much the first thing on the pier. Fun little attraction.
All day pass so the kids can ride every time you do a lap
We LOVED this attraction! My kids are 4 and 1, they danced while we relaxed a bit. The characters rotate frequently and the dancers all came over and danced with each of my kids, they just loved the extra attention. We went multiple times on our trip. The employees there are out of this world energetic enough for all ages and clearly enjoy their job.
Holy terrifying terrific pleasure. The ride up is so intense, are we ever gonna get there? Everyone below begin to look like ants. When you pull the cord about 4 seconds of free fall before you plane out and soar across the park. I've been up at least a dozen times and every time feels like the 1st , SCARY AS HELL
This place is absolutely terrible!!!!! They did not buckle my 4 year granddaughter on the horse, just left her there! It spins so fast she threw up!!! Staff is disgusting, rude, jerks, actually told me if I want help to go to Six Flags!!!!!!!! October 9th at 1:43pm!!!!!! He needs to be fired! That is NOT how you treat upset grandparents or anyone!!! My granddaughter got off crying her eyes out!!! I will be taking this further!!! Absolutely disgusting place!!!!!
Good ride to relax in the heat. You don’t get wet. Parking is on the back of the building.
Very kind and helpful staff, affordable, extremely fun!
Pretty fun ride. I’d say in thrill it’ll be right behind the turbulence.
This is one of the two giant swings in the Orlando area. This one is the tallest in the world.
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