Are there any parks open in the winter?

[Jumboshrmp]

I live in Florida, and I want to go on vacation some time this winter.

However, I know most parks are closed during this time. Where in the United States (the closer to Florida, the better) can I find a great coaster park that stays open all year?

[BiCoastal Kid]

Basically Florida and Southern Calidornia are the only domestic places with parks that stay open year-round.

[alpengeist04]

Check Dollywood's website, I know they are open a good number of days till Christmas. As long as it 40 degrees and above, they will run Thunderhead.

[phazan]

I think also SFMW is staying open year round this year, but that's just one park. I don't know about PGA (also in nor Cal), but you can check their website at www.pgathrills.com

 

Oh yeah, and Disney Land is open year round also!

[pianojohn]

I know Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA is open almost year round. It's not too far of a drive up from Orlando, although if I had a choice, I would just head over to BGT and Sheikra!!!

 

Also, Japan's parks are open year round. It's fun and frigthening riding a coaster in the snow!

[Jumboshrmp]

I know Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA is open almost year round. It's not too far of a drive up from Orlando, although if I had a choice, I would just head over to BGT and Sheikra!!!

 

Also, Japan's parks are open year round. It's fun and frigthening riding a coaster in the snow!

Japan... hmmm I could probably drive there in an hour..

 

I read about the coasters in wild adventures.

So.. lets see, they have 7 kiddie coasters, a boomerang, and an SLC.

That is not my idea of fun.

 

 

But anyway, thanks for all the help so far.

[scruffy]

Kings Island might be open with this winter if Cedar Fair is still doing Winter Fest. Their are not alot of rides open during the Winter and the only coaster is the Little Bill coaster.

[apollo210]

I don't count Cheetah, Swamg Thing, and Bug out as kiddie coasters (Bug Out and Swamg thing are more of Family rides). You should just check it out for the fun (if at all) of it!

[coaster1]

SoCal

Florida

Wild Adventures

SeaWorld San Antonio (Until December)

SDC (until Dec 31)

Dollywood (same)

SFOT (until first Sunday in Jan)

Kiddie Park San Antonio (year-round)

Paramount Parks (Winterfest, dont think rides run however)

[Jon Sabo]

What a wondeful way to (possibly) get frostbite. Riding a coaster in the snow (Japan)...lol

 

I seen a video (I believe one of Robb's) where they were riding a coaster in Japan and you can see the snow on the ground. That is absolutely wild. I wonder about any possible lawsuits of people throwing snowballs at the trains/guest..lol

 

Edit: As a side note, wasn't BPB-England open during the winter? Or any of the parks like A-T, etc? Just curious.

[Jumboshrmp]

For all of those parks that have rides closed, is the admission any less?

[QueerRudie]

Vegas usually has rides open during the winter, especially the AdventureDome and Speed:The Ride (Which isn't that bad for a Premier LIM coaster- it's quite good, really.

 

Mexico City might also be an alternative as well.

[zaneymon]

Go to Australia the parks there are open 364 days a year

[coastercraze2005]

Here in SoCal, Belmont Park is open year round along with SeaWorld, KBF , DLR and SFMM. The parks just close earlier. SFMM usually closes around 5 or 6 on weekdays and 8 on the weekend s around Christmas and Thanksgiving.

[Golfie]

I think that if conditions are right, Mt. Olympus in WI Dells has one woodie running.