“Medusa is our favorite ride and we hadn’t been on it since 2019. More information is at Still, for the park-goers who lined up early outside Discovery Kingdom’s gates, the return of rumbling roller coasters and bumping bumper buggies represented one more step toward normalcy in the Bay Area.Īaron and Kelsey Walls of Fairfield admitted that it all was “extremely exciting.” The park and its visitors must abide by pandemic safety and sanitary regulations. Saturday, Smith said, is already sold out. But with Solano County remaining in the coronavirus red tier, the park is operating at a state-mandated 15 percent capacity for now. This weekend, Discovery Kingdom will welcome the general public. On Thursday, the park held the first of a two-day exclusive preview for members and season pass holders.
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“But there’s nothing like the park when you can experience all of that, plus the rides.”
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“We were able to provide some level of escapism and entertainment and education during the pandemic,” said Discovery Kingdom marketing director Kirk Smith. Last July, Discovery Kingdom reopened with an animals-only “Marine World Experience,” but for a place that proudly claims to be the “Thrill Capital of Northern California,” it just wasn’t the same.
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Roller coasters roared back to life at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) “It was pretty sad,” admitted Madeline, who clearly was flashing a little mopey face under her mask.