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Tuesday we got the opportunity to visit our friends at California's Great America and check out the all new South Bay Shores! We got up close and personal with the park’s newest area, and most importantly their new bar! Written by Andrew Cunningham    If you remember our visit back in early May, pictured below, there was new bar being constructed by the wave pool that was hinting at some new signature drinks, plus beer. But who is Jack Mackeral, and what is in his famous Pelican Punch? The suspense of it all   Well, if you had guessed that Jack Mackeral is a Scottish fisherman who hangs out at the bar in South Bay Shores... then please DM us some lottery numbers immediately  Beers currently on tap at Jack Mackeral’s Sand Bar - Great White by Lost Coast (4.8% abv) - Modelo (4.5% abv) - Pacifico (4.5% abv) - Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (5.6% abv) - Maybe we’ll see the return of the RailBlazer beer eventually, or some other new CGA beer?  Three frozen drinks round out the menu at the Sand Bar, including the signature Pelican Punch  Churro bar let’s goooooo  Pacific Surge, the new slide complex here at @CAGreatAmerica looks so fun! There are three new attractions up there: Shark Reef Plunge (the four drop capsule slides) - Feeding Frenzy (the bowl slide) - Barracuda (a twisting body slide)  And for anyone curious, the new drop slides have a maximum weight of 300 lbs per rider  Gnight I love this park Related Videos
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 Last night we were invited out to Knott's Berry Farm for the kick off of their 100th Anniversary Event. To say that we had an absolute blast at the event would be an extreme understatement. Not only was it great to be back in the park, to see all of the special things the park has done for their 100th Anniversary, but we got to hang out with some people we haven't seen in FAR too long. Being fully vaccinated rocks! Let's head in for some fun at the farm! Written by Gregg Condon Pics by Scott Linder, Kristi Condon and Gregg Condon  Hi Knott's! We are definitely ready to celebrate!  So many great things to see, ride and of course, taste!   Apparently there are 26 of these QR "Moments in time" around the park. Next time we'll get pics of all of them for an update!    The Haunted Shack is back as an excellent photo op!      Next time we'll do the opposite picture  Before the opening ceremony we all went to check out Bear-Y Tales. I was the only one in our group of 7 who had ridden it.  Our dear friend Scott who is moving to Washington next week took an evening away from packing to join us!  A really great kick-off ceremony was held!   The park has some amazing photo ops with previous attractions. The Kingdom of the Dinosaurs one was a particular favorite of our group.  The Sky Jump Photo Op wasn't quite ready  Coasters all decked out for the 100th!  Soap Box Racers!  The previous K is now a photo op!  Kristi with the K   Knott's is definitely picturesque, even more at night. We don't visit the park at night enough, in non-Scary Farm form. =)  Expect lots of "K" pictures this year!  Great to see Summer Nights back!   Lucy and Pigpen  WHITTLES!!!    If I still surfed I'd love a Knott's 100 surfboard. Who am I kidding, I'd love it now!  A few more night pics around the park on our way out     We see you hiding back there "K"  Thanks again to Knott's for having us out, we had a blast and can't wait to head back! Related Videos
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 Last weekend I headed up to the Bay Area for a crazy impromptu road trip, and found myself at California's Great America for their passholder preview. This park is very quickly becoming one of my absolute favorite parks, not just in CA, but overall. Had an absolutely amazing day as you can see below! Written by Gregg Condon  Welcome back to California's Great America  Lots of signs inside and outside the park  Reservations required ... for now  One of the most beautiful park entrances ... don't @ me  Chuck says welcome back!  I was the only rider on the first Gold Striker Train of 2021, well, first public train  Social distancing markers in the queue, they weren't needed last weekend. They probably will be this weekend.  Whew, no football  The new starbucks looks great!     Mmmm, Railblazer   CGA has one of the best collections of flat rides of any park   Looks like it could reopen any time, hopefully this weekend   LOVE what they did to Psycho Mouse! Looks great!   There's a story here ... lol  The only open coaster we didn't ride  Can't wait to come back for South Bay Shores     Hello Flyers!  The Orbit is getting an extensive rehab and should be back around July, or so we hear    New coaster confirmed! (probably just paving)  I missed just sitting in the park, enjoying a snack. Patriot photobomed me!  The buckets are in there and ready to go!  A few more random pics around the park     It was so nice to meet up with Andrew, and see some other friends around the park!  The Demon was running great, and has added some new effects! Can't wait for some night rides!  Not generally a fan of IPA's, but this was quite good  Lots of space for ... something. As long as Kings Island doesn't steal it again. =)  Even Sally was out enjoying the day!  Last ride of the day was Flight Deck. I know they've said they didn't shorten the belts, but they totally did. Still, there are "Big Boy Seats" on pretty much every row now.  We had a great day at the park!  Hope you enjoyed, it's so great doing updates like this again! Related Videos
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