California's Great America, back for park updates and renewal my pass for 2024

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  • Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
  • We're back at California's Great America! The season is finally open! The park definitely has had some work done since the last time I visited!
    Also, I updated my season pass and got to try out some new food with a season food pass. The day was a little windy, but that didn't stop me from enjoying the park.
    I hope you all enjoy the video! Like always, leave a comment if you have any questions or just wanna say hi! 😁
    #cga #cedarfair #eldonsexcursions

Комментарии • 63

  • @tete75
    @tete75 4 месяца назад +2

    You should have added the Drink Plan+ to your pass, it now includes ICEE and Coffee in addition to fountain drinks!!

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад +1

      Whaaa, okay, when I go back, I'm going to ask about adding that.

    • @johnathanbryant5033
      @johnathanbryant5033 3 месяца назад

      Where is this at is it in California

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  3 месяца назад

      @johnathanbryant5033 in Santa Clara. Same parking lot as the niners stadium.

    • @Cueya
      @Cueya 3 месяца назад

      ​​@@johnathanbryant5033 San Jose adjacent city/ silicon valley

  • @stefaniecrowder1305
    @stefaniecrowder1305 4 месяца назад +3

    Love all the great food options. Thank goodness for that food pass haha. That chicken wrap looked delicious and it was a pretty decent size. Great video. Can’t wait to see where you take us next lol. Good luck with the job!! 😁

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад +1

      Right! That wrap was actually a pretty decent size. Thanks! 😁

  • @CCcastro336
    @CCcastro336 4 месяца назад +4

    The park looks 100% better from the last time I was there. Snoopy is my favorite. Since I was little. I even had a Snoopy lunch pail. I think I may have to get down there. Thank you for the update. This was great.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад +1

      Haha wow! That's pretty cool! I like that snoopy is basically the parks mascot. You should definitely get down there! It was so much fun.
      Thanks CC!!

    • @CCcastro336
      @CCcastro336 4 месяца назад

      @@Eldons_Excursions I need too

  • @TrulyTheresa
    @TrulyTheresa 4 месяца назад +3

    Loved watching this video because it brought back so many fun memories for me from when I was a kid. Growing up, Great America was my park! But haven’t been there in so long. How exciting about the job interview! Hope this is the one😊Good luck and sending positive vibes your way!

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад +1

      Yeah! You're definitely over due for a visit. Thanks for the luck! 😁

    • @TrulyTheresa
      @TrulyTheresa 4 месяца назад

      Yeah, I have been thinking about that. I’m always so busy with work and stuff so I just have to find the time to go. I only live an hour and half away. Lol.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад +1

      @@TrulyTheresa oh damn. That is kinda far. It would have to be a day trip for sure

    • @TrulyTheresa
      @TrulyTheresa 4 месяца назад +1

      Less than two hours isn’t bad at all. It’s just the time I need to find. I’m always so busy. Lol! But for sure a day trip soon😊

  • @explorewhatt
    @explorewhatt 28 дней назад +1

    what used to be differnt at 9:50 was there used to be a strong man game! with massive prizes to win it was almost impossible lmao

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  27 дней назад

      @@explorewhatt oh wow! That's pretty cool! They should bring something back like that

  • @misterA2Z
    @misterA2Z 4 месяца назад +1

    Love seeing this park, it was the park I grew up with, and so happy with the updates & improvements they are making just makes the park feel that much better. Here’s hoping this is not only a good sign for CGA but also SFDK and other Six Flags parks!

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад

      Yeah seriously! I really hope SFDK continues to update the park. So far, it's getting there. Still so much work to do

  • @haileyguynes2982
    @haileyguynes2982 4 месяца назад +1

    31:48 So agree! My favorite park ever is CGA… I’m usually there for the day, but I’m almost considering going for a whole weekend this year! I love it that much… so happy with the renovations they’re doing and have done, it’s looking great. Good luck on your job endeavors and when you go back… yes to the sweatshirt! 👍🏻

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад

      Seriously, that part is so much fun. When I go back, I'm so getting that hoodie 😁 you definitely go for the entire weekend!
      The parks looking better every year! Fingers crossed I get the job! 😊

  • @marivega3294
    @marivega3294 4 месяца назад +1

    I haven't been to GA since like 2015....dddaannnggg all your videos are making me realize that I need to get out more😂😂

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад

      Haha yes!! Definitely get out! You may end up running into me lol

  • @ballprofan
    @ballprofan 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice video! Haven't been to Great America in years.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks! 😁 You're way over due. Time to pay a visit!

  • @JasonSun-lr3zh
    @JasonSun-lr3zh 4 месяца назад +1

    hope you get the job. i'm rooting for you and want to see more travel videos.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад

      Thanks man! Hopefully something comes through. More videos will be coming either way 😁

  • @gabrielg6800
    @gabrielg6800 4 месяца назад +1

    I live in san jose and haven't been there since 03 lol!!

  • @Robear-fm4vw
    @Robear-fm4vw 4 месяца назад +2

    YO Eldon... on the crown, I hit up good spirits and talked to Putu and Johnson.... they say hi

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад

      Whaaaa, nice! Tell him I said hi!! Torn on going again at the end of the month. Might take another cruise down the California coast lol we'll see!

  • @kevindelane2385
    @kevindelane2385 4 месяца назад +1

    I’m gonna check out the KBF event this weekend

  • @FleshGolem420
    @FleshGolem420 4 месяца назад +1

    The passes are kind of weird, since they're calendar year but if you sign up in say late 2023 they throw in 2024. I didn't have GA last year but I got 2024 + the all parks pass since we have some summer travel planned and I should be able to go to enough random parks to make it worthwhile.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад

      Yup! I think that's what happened. I thought I had an extended pass but I guess not. The all parks pass is definitely worth it for only 109$ more

  • @michellecomptonjones
    @michellecomptonjones 4 месяца назад +1

    My mom was wondering if the Great America and Six Flags are worth it this year. I try to keep up with your videos as much as possible.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад

      Oh totally worth a visit. Especially during the specialty events.

  • @tribalmotor
    @tribalmotor 4 месяца назад +1

    Unfortunately even the city acknowledged that the contract CF has with the developers allowed for 11 years at the max for CF to remain at Great America. I am wondering though if maybe they aren't trying to get the real estate company to purchase the park from them, which could be the reason for the refurbishments. Also to note that all additions after gold striker are compact and easily removed (ie fire fall, mass effect, rail blazer, scrambler, gliders, gr8sk8, etc). I would like to see a better owner get the park and develop it. Sad to see so much closed that should have been given tlc in the off season.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад +1

      I think with all the closers, that's from being short staffed for spring break.
      I'm hoping the park stays. All signs are showing CF looks like they may be around a lot longer than we think.

    • @MrGpdp
      @MrGpdp 3 месяца назад

      So cedar fair actually announced plans for expansion in 2011 that’s why goldstriker came in 2013 but that expansion talk fell through when the niners moved to Santa Clara. The company even filed suit to try stop the stadium.

  • @ni6htowl148
    @ni6htowl148 2 месяца назад +1

    Went late 80’s and 90’s. Lots of those rides are new

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад

      Oh man, you are way over due for a visit. So many new rides.

  • @TOONMAN200
    @TOONMAN200 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the tour, you proved just how bad this park is. First of all, if you visit during the week ,you miss out on the peanut show. And all the rides that are closed is terrible, do they discount the admission price, I don't think so.

  • @joshuameyer6323
    @joshuameyer6323 4 месяца назад +4

    Ronto wrapppp

  • @Cueya
    @Cueya 3 месяца назад

    I'm goin back next month it's been like 6 years. The peanuts show looks funny AF omg bring back patriot

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  3 месяца назад +1

      Haha yeah, the show is great! Patriot should be up and running now.

  • @adventuresinsplashmountain6
    @adventuresinsplashmountain6 4 месяца назад +1

    I really don't believe that this park is going anywhere. But someone told me that about a year and a half ago, he was seeing Six Flags having a board meeting and them saying that they may close Discovery Kingdom. But I doubt that will happen either. Bc not only they haven't publicly said anything about that, but with the merge I think these parks are fine
    Edit: Star Wars land I think you mean the Ronto Wrap

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад +1

      Yess, that's what it's called! Thanks haha yeah, I don't think six flags is going anywhere as well. It may have been thought about but I don't think it is now.

  • @SFNena415
    @SFNena415 Месяц назад

    Eldon, should I go here or to Six flags with my 15 year old nephew? He hasn’t been to a theme park before, I’d love your opinion!

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  Месяц назад

      @SFNena415 depends, does he like animals and aqariums? If so, Discovery kingdom would be perfect. If he's only into rides and water park attractions, great america.

  • @selahromero1880
    @selahromero1880 4 месяца назад +1

    I swear you always go to the park on the days I'm not working.

  • @mtgo9686
    @mtgo9686 4 месяца назад +2

    did you say in Mountain View lol?

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад

      Haha I meant Santa Clara... oh man I messed up that intro 😅

    • @mtgo9686
      @mtgo9686 4 месяца назад

      @@Eldons_Excursions No worries we all make mistakes, I just thought mountain view was kinda funny. would expect a san jose mistake and maybe a sunnyvale or milpitas but mountain view is not even next to santa clara

  • @AngryGumball
    @AngryGumball 4 месяца назад

    9:43 - the wind decided it no longer wanted the "Race Today" banner up during the winter time...

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  4 месяца назад

      Haha ohhh, that's what happened. I thought something looked "off" lol

  • @tony0pps
    @tony0pps 4 месяца назад +1

    You should have a Netflix shows about theme parks

  • @kevindelane2385
    @kevindelane2385 4 месяца назад +1

    Ronto wrap from galaxy edge

  • @toniduffy4684
    @toniduffy4684 4 месяца назад +2

    GA turns 50 in 2026, so they are cleaning up the park