Adventureland Park

Adventureland is a super nice little park. I appreciate the attention to detail that went into making the front entrance, entrance plaza, and Main Street area look nice. This place has received some great investment in recent years and it really shows. The roller coaster collection is really solid. Monster is an amazing ride that is very unique. Super fun, a long ride, and a really ride to just watch it go around. Also shoutout to the operations here for always keeping the line moving. They made a Monster wait that was posted at 60 minutes only 23 minutes. They also have some great food here. I got a cup of fresh made cookies, and some cheese fries, that were both delicious. Overall the place has a nice, homey feel to it, it’s well taken care of, and overall just a well managed, nice little park. I’d recommend checking out Adventureland if you find yourself in the Des Moines area. Be warned though, everything closes in high winds so check the forecast before coming out.

Phantom Fest totally rocked! It’s like a classic amusement park cranked up with eerie after-dark vibes—think spine-tingling haunted houses, shambling zombies, towering stilts-walking beasts, and endless swirling fog. Perfect for fall festival fans and thrill-seekers who love those heart-pounding coasters 🎢. Grab the fam and dive into the fun!

I visited the chicken restaurant near the Monster ride and bumper cars, and the experience was completely unacceptable. The place was filthy, slow, and poorly maintained. I was served a raw chicken sandwich, and it took another 25 minutes to get a replacement. There was only one person cooking during the entire hour I waited, and both the kitchen and condiment area were visibly dirty (see pictures). The staff was short and rude, but to be fair, they were clearly overwhelmed and working alone—something that should never happen in a food service setting. I also watched as no meat thermometer was used to ensure the food was properly cooked, and several other guests were having issues with their meals as well. This is especially upsetting because I just purchased a season pass, and this was only my second visit to the park. Serving undercooked food and operating in unsanitary conditions is a serious health and safety violation. I strongly urge you to address staffing shortages, enforce proper food safety protocols, and improve cleanliness immediately. Guests deserve better.

Unless you have season pass parking is $22. Food and drinks are very expensive. Pizza is $17.99 which is smaller than a small pizza. I can get a large pizza from Domino's at that price. Wait in line 30 -35 minutes for rides. Spend more time walking to get my swim stuff for Adventure Bay. No ski lift to other side of park. Rides like the Gallon, the lighthouse Ride and Dragon roller-coaster not there. Not worth my time and money.

Adventureland has the perfect amount of rides and attractions for a day of fun. You get to pair the Waterpark with the amusement park. The concessions are pricey but it's what you expect for places like this. Get yourself tickets on discount from the website and plan your trip knowing they are rain day guaranteed! We ended up getting 2 days for the price of 1 because the day rained out around 2 on our first trip. We didn't wait for more than 10 minutes on any rides on the rain day and about 25 minutes on popular rides on our return visit. We love our annual trip here. There's rides for all ages from toddler to adult! I highly reccomend Adventureland for a fun family/friend day!

We came last year in late Sept and was extremely disappointed as 90% of the kids rides were shut down, as well as over half the adult rides. We came back this summer and was extremely impressed! Everything was open! Wait times weren't long AT ALL! Staff at all the rides were all friendly, the staff at the concession stands were not, however. Overall, it was a much better experience this summer than it was last fall! The food is never anything to brag about, especially for the price, but nice to have the option for food throughout the day. Also, get an adventureland souvenir cup for cheaper refills!

Had a blast. We bought the pass to get on quicker and glad we did. Able to do all 5 haunted houses that evening. It was fun. Plenty of security which I suppose is a good thing. I know last time I was there kids were running around causing trouble. There was none of that.

Definitely worth the price and prices inside the park aren't too extravagant. They even have decent $10 sandals you can buy at the water park and 50% off shirts for$12. I could of gone on all the rides if I wanted to on a Saturday!

We got a pass and went every Friday all summer this year. Our four year old had an amazing time riding every ride he could at 42 inches tall (which was a lot of them!) Although he was bummed he could not ride the big water slides. Food wise the best deal in the park is thr ice cream when you first walk in. The scoops are MASSIVE. The popcorn tastes like garbage super stale. The donuts and cookies are OK but not worth paying for a bucket. The chicken stand is the best we had overall. The fries were chewy and stale from the fry booth. The turkey leg at thr BBQ place was terrible very stringy. The turkey corn dog bites by the swim area were very good and we ordered it a few times. The pizza boats are pretty serviceable also. My main pro tip is come in your swim wear because the swim area changing rooms are the most disgusting place I have ever been.

There is so much nostalgia here for me as a 90's kid and I was so excited to be able to bring my daughter to Adventureland! I think small kids definitely have the upper hand here as they have a multitude of rides that start at 36" for their height requirement. My toddler had a blast going on her first rides here and talks about it frequently! The day we went was VERY hot but we still had a great time and there are lots of shaded areas to take advantage of throughout the park. I found the food to be just a hair pricey but everything we ate was served hot and had great flavor (chicken strips, fries, and cheese curds). My big bugaboo was that in addition to our admission, they charged $26 for parking. It seemed a little overkill but we were able to get some discounts because we purchased our tickets online so it evened out. Overall, this was a great first theme park for my toddler and I thought they had a great variety of rides for her!

This place was super fun for me and my kids. For starters, the end of summer sale is hard to beat ($40/person), especially since the water park is included. For another, there are a good number of rides. Saw Mill Splash was my personal favorite. Meanwhile, and not surprisingly, the water slides and lazy river were a major hit with my kids. The only disappointment was the Underground. I can't believe I waited in line 50 minutes for an "indoor rollercoaster" without a single drop. TBH, I prefer tame rides over thrills, but this one was so tame, I could've fallen asleep. Big miss.

This is an oldie and a lot of people's favorites. So the parking is now at a whopping is expensive anymore. Then you add that to a ticket price and it's pretty pricey. Once your in its nice and not to packed due to the addition of the water park. It's a great mix of old and new rides. The food is pretty decently priced compared to other parks I've been to. I will say I've gotten food poisoning a few times so check your food/serving area before eating. I recommend getting a walking taco and some apple flavored ice cream. What I can't get past is the many deaths/injuries that have occurred here due to lack of maintenance and maintenance management. There's been an effort by the new owners to try and make it safe but I feel at this point I can't bring myself to return. I give it 3 stars only because of the fond memories of going here.

So, I haven't been to Adventureland since I was a kid. We are talking like over... 20 years... ago. Eek, does that age me. That being said, the park itself has really aged well. Main Street was cute and obviously recently repainted. While the Silly Silo is no more (RIP) there are some other really great additions. A handful of kiddie rides were added in 2022-- additionally, the Dragon Slayer (added in 2021) truly did not disappoint. Adventureland is the largest amusement park in Iowa with 50 rides including 24 water rides and five roller coasters. It also includes dozens of shows, games, and other attractions. The Magic Show is worth stopping in for -- it's a great excuse to get out of the sun and rest kiddos' legs. The parking situation is a hot mess. The park opens at 10 a.m. It is good to get there right when it opens since it gets busier later in the day. We got there shortly after 10 and it literally took almost 45 minutes just to get to the gate and show our pre-payed parking. (We went to Disney World earlier this year-- and the parking situation was FAR less frustrating.) Pricing is a bit steep. We had a corporate discount so we got in for under $40 a ticket which seemed very reasonable but $60 a ticket? Not sure about that. Overall, Adventureland is worth the trip. They have something for everyone and the lines really aren't bad at all. And while we did not do Adventure Bay-- I will definitely try it next time! (I hear you should go get chairs there first as it fills up quickly.)

The park is great! Good mix of new and old rides. Everything seemed pretty clean and amenities were readily available! Lines weren't too long and they seem to have newer rides that are thrilling! We always go to the water park in the afternoon. Avoid the food at all costs. Crazy expensive and something is really wrong with the French fries

Unfortunately they do not have plus size seatings on the rides some rides are able to get on and they only have a few roller coasters which is sad but food's great the water park is fun the hotel and resort there is fantastic it's a really good mediocre type of amusement park if you're wanting your children to start liking rides and amusement parks I'd suggest it.

We bought tickets for September 13, drove there only to find out they were closed to prepare for "octoberfest." (because there's not enough places to get beer at around here, let's turn Iowa's only theme park into a bar crawl ) Yeah it sucked to spend four hours in the car on my five year old's bday for nothing but I thought since it's Iowa, they'd let us use them next season. NOPE. They're unapologetic and we're SOL. They must be hurting or they'd fork out a little more dough on a website that can adjust the ticket sales based on their schedule. The whole thing is really scammy and disappointing. I expected more from Adventureland. I'll continue to not recommend.

Yeah the food here is very disappointing for the price. Fries at the potato patch were cold and soggy! The brisket Mac and cheese was over cooked and the pickle on a stick can we just say nothing like tasting tap water! The corn dog at the alpine was burnt and the oil needed changed desperately. They messed up our order about 3 times in one day!! They also took 20 minutes to make 1 thing of cheese curds! Let's get some adults in your food stands for some quality control around here! PLEASE

ROSANN!! This worker rosann who worked at draken falls/flying viking flagged our photos 3 times and they weren't even bad at all!!! So unreasonable and disrespectful. This experience made me not want to come or bring my kids here ever again. She also gave my kids permission to take a photo and then proceeded to scream at them making them burst into tears. She needs to be fired immediately this is unacceptable.

I had Ordered 4 tickets to the Fall Phantom fest for October 19 at 10:00 A.M. for my daughters 13th birthday. At 3:30 P.M. I paid $21.00 for parking only to find out that the tickets did NOT go through. There was some hold up with the 3rd party. The money was taken from my cash app account but says PENDING at Adventureland. I still have NOT gotten the funds back in my account in fact it STILL says PENDING so Cash app can NOT investigate it at this time and ADVENTURELAND claims they can NOT void or cancel it and refuse to give me the contact information for their "3rd party business" they are trying to blame. It's now October 24th and I have emailed twice called 4 times between their business of 4 to 8 p.m. and have gotten NO ANSWERS!

They do not honor advertised Season Passholder discounts. When we spoke to an associate in Guest Services about the issue, they claimed exclusions that were not stated on the website. Another guest services associate was rude to us and mimicked us as we spoke to the other associate. Brought the issue to management's attention and they did nothing to remedy the issue. Poor customer service and not worth the price.

The Phantom Fall fest is a nice addition for Halloween in the Des Moines area. We went to the haunted houses and it's not quite scary for me. I did get surprised once though! The lines can get long but it was pretty fast. A perk of going to the haunted houses at a theme park: the food! There's also alcohol available. Some rides are open. There's a variety of things to do!

Ok so there's the mouse your local county fair and the place with flags what do you get when you mix them all together? You get this park! This park was very strange but very cool kinda unique and kinda stolen kinda a county fair and yeah but it's all good as it makes for a really cool experience! Straight up the front entrance I grew up in Orange County California so I've been to the Mouse many times and this is basically an exact copy of it all the way down Main Street USA while it's not the Mouse quality it's definitely a good rip off of it! This park really hit it for me as I just loved my time here the park is a really good size with things to do all over as well as a water park in the back of it throw that in with a mix of some awesome and unique coasters you've got a hell of a good time! Of the coasters it was all about Monster their Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster this thing was truly a monster as it was by far one of the best Gerstlauer's I've ever ridden from the hang time to the inversions to the beyond vertical drop to the launch this coaster packed it all from start to finish so much so I was able to snag 6 rides on it making for just an amazing time! Not to let the Monster steal the show from their newest Dragon Slayer an S&S free spin which is the only one in the United States that is at an independent park as those are always fun to ride too! This park also has a few wooden coasters too of them my favorite being Tornado with it's great air time and the buzz bars make for an awesome ride from start to finish! Besides coasters this park has a ton of flat rides and games as well as just about something for anyone of all ages to enjoy! Overall this park was awesome I had a really good time here it is definitely a hidden gem amongst parks that most might overlook as there's a lot going on here it's with that I hope this park continues to grow and I know forshures that I will get back here again at some point as to when it's only a Monster of a guess!

This park has made some nice improvements. 2 new rides this year however both days that I attended the park draken falls was not operating. That was disappointing. Some of the food vendors were not open...but most rides were open and running. Food prices are outrageous!! I understand this is the norm nowadays at any amusement place. If you can, pack a picnic or run across the street to a McD or something more affordable. Water park is great, plenty of seating! We had a great time riding slides and enjoying the water. We got free tickets to come back as some sort of special promotion so that was really nice! We will visit again, hope to catch the new rides!

Paul at the potato patch next to the bumper cars was very passive aggressive. Ruined our experience after wanting to cool down after some rides.

It's so stupid how kids that are 17 and under need an adult vision over 21. This is stupid!! And I paid 200 to not even get in my family was super disappointed we will never be back!!!!

Park is a sad state. It's under new management so you can tell it's getting better but it's in a bit of a sorry state. Place feels safe but worn. Went on a Saturday and it was not too busy. Wait time for most rides was less than fifteen minutes. Almost every ride was open the entire visit (there for eight hours). Food is very overpriced so eat beforehand so you pay less there. Portions are small too. Staff is a mix of friendly and just tired seeming. Can't blame them though it's brutally hot out. Overall a decent place but could be better. For the middle of Iowa, it's doing alright.

This place is my home. This place has everything it has roller coasters, rides, water slides,animatronics,funnel cakes, Ferris wheels, did I mention an arcade! There is nothing wrong with this place this is good for parents and kids and teenagers I love it here.

Worst customer service ever! we took our granddaughters and the seven year old picked up on how rudely we were treated. Six Flags, Universal Studio, Cedar Point, and Kings Island were great experiences and much better amusement parks. Don't waste your money on Adventureland, their lengthy rules posted everywhere make their employees over zealous. They also don't produce what they promise. The waterpark is beyond ridiculous to get to. The water park was supposed to close at six and the amusement park at seven. We left the water park at five, thinking we would get dinner and do some rides on our way out, but every single eating establishment within the park was already closed down. They gave me grief for using my beach bag, to accommodate four towels, they said it was too big, yet people were allowed to bring in big foldable wagons. We will never go back, worst experience ever!

Complete waste of a day. We when on memorial day. So the park was busy and we expected that, but the park must not got the memo. Park open at 11 am and was to close at 7 pm. Cut the hours and jack the prices.Half of if not 3/4 of the rides were open. Which backup the line of the rides that were open. Same with the concessions stands. Only found one dippin' dot stand that was open. So many things have changed since I was a kid. The water park is probably the best part, but not sure if it makes up for rest of it. Just not as fun as I remember when I was a kid.

Went for the haunted house, big mistake, not worth the cost and the only thing scary was the amount of time you stood in line.

Came here July 5th, arrived at around 1pm and headed straight to the adventure bay! We swam until 6, and did rides from 6pm-8pm!! The park does not take cash anywhere, there is prepaid visa card boxes around the park! You can use these around and load money in. Make sure to get a cup or bucket of there cookies!! Cup was $5, bucket was $21. Don't forget the milk! Keep the cookie bucket for a $10 refill of cookies!! Valid for the 2022 season, so i will bring it with! In adventure bay, make sure to keep your cup because it's yours!! Loved the swim up bar!!

Visiting from MS---- Not sure why everyone else's review is so low, but I enjoyed myself. I stayed at the park with my family for about 7 hours!!! Yes, there were some rides that were not up and running, but overall I enjoyed the experience. Amusement and Water Park into 1...who wouldn't love it! We visited the water park side first to let the kiddos tire themselves out, and by the time we made it to amusement side... they were burnt out on energy. The funnel cake and dippin dots brought them back to life lol.

the rules they have for adventureland that after 4 kids under the age of 17 may not go in i think that is honestly the dumbest rule ever especially after having to pay all that money to just get it not even counting the money spent inside the park. i think they need to be more reasonable.

I went just a few days ago and it has become better and better. Since the last time I had been. That have so many kid friendly rides and games as well as many rides and fun for adults. I do recommend this fun park for anyone looking for a nice cost friendly outing or adventure.

i had the wost experience today. employees were disrespectful and were harassing me. never am i going here again.

Every summer this is a must for locals. Small enough to get every ride in without huge lines. Great water park to cool off the steamy summer. Park has options for all ages and they keep updating rides new experiences. Park is always clean and well maintained. Food options are endless. Easy for strollers and wheel chairs. Great way to spend a day or a weekend in Central IOWA.

Heartbreaking and frustrating experience! My family and I have been Adventurelanders for the past 10 years... But we had multiple issues the two days we went. Their website is not clear, for future reference, you can NOT buy speedy passes for future days. Thankfully it was solved fast by guest services. But for future website design, please look into fixing this! And read the fine print, our family was disappointed when finding out you can only use the fast pass ONCE per ride....definitely not worth the money (of course you can upgrade). Along with certain rides not available for certain passes...very confusing on the website. Lots of rides were closed and multiple shut down during the day. A standard locker in the swimming area is small, it says you can fit one bag...it was jusssst able to squish in (after removing a lot of its contents). And of course, everything is crazy expensive. One nice touch, they had water fountains everywhere. Overall, disappointed.

SATURDAY IN THE PARK Iowa's largest/only major amusement park is a pretty nice place, all things considered. Looking at the upcoming calendar year, I knew my chances of logging new roller coaster credits would be far & few between, so I planned a trip to Des Moines on the weekend of 6/9/18 (much to the chagrin of my girlfriend, who's still sorta pissed at me). I knew to keep my expectations low, as a midsize park like Adventureland wouldn't measure up to giants like Kings Island. I purchased my ticket online for $45, which struck me as WAY too much for a place that only had 4 major coasters. Parking was a fair $10 (for comparison, it costs $26 to park your freakin' car at Six Flags Great America in northern Illinois). Arriving shortly after the gates opened, I made a beeline for their lowest capacity attractions. As with other parks I've reviewed, I dedicated separate entries for all the big ones, though I'll briefly summarize them here: + Stormchaser, the park's tallest ride is a tower swing that offers great views: yelp.com/biz/storm-chaser-altoona-2 + Dragon, a unique steel coaster with painful transitions and powerful G-forces: yelp.com/biz/dragon-altoona + Outlaw, a compact wooden twister with minimal airtime but lots of laterals: yelp.com/biz/outlaw-altoona + Underground, a mysterious dark "coaster" that turns out to be a giant disappointment: yelp.com/biz/the-underground-altoona-2 + Tornado, their wooden out-and-back design is rough but a classic: yelp.com/biz/tornado-altoona + Monster, a phenomenal looping coaster with a custom nighttime lighting package: yelp.com/biz/monster-altoona-2 Ride ops were about what I expected for a modest place like this. Station attendants on the coasters were fairly friendly, although one older lady barked at me to "stay behind the yellow line" (one of my toes had crossed it). Employees throughout the park treated guests with respect, even those who didn't deserve it -_- Adventureland has a decent layout, the only dead-end being in their Outlaw Gulch area at the far corner of the park. I LOVED that there were plenty of benches & areas for people to sit and take a chill break. Lots of trees meant lots of shade, and since central Iowa can get ridiculously hot, it's very much appreciated. Food was pretty 'meh'. I got a rather tainted pickle on a stick, a frozen lemonade, some pathetic chicken & waffle sliders ($5), and tasty sriracha chicken bites in a waffle cone ($7.50). Soft drinks are only $3, which felt like a steal in comparison to the $5 soda robbery at Six Flags. Bread = 3.5 Circuses = 4.5 Crowds felt light on a Saturday in early June......but I'm used to encountering the cast of Ben Hur at places like Cedar Point, so perhaps it's relative. There weren't as many juggalos or country bumpkins as I expected, and line jumping didn't appear to be a major issue. Nice people live in Iowa, it seems. * TL;DR * If you're a resident of Des Moines who fancies themselves an amusement park visit, Adventureland has got you covered. Then again, the closest major park is 200 miles away (Worlds of Fun, in Kansas City) so there's a whole captive market thing going on. Still though, there's enough flat rides and kiddie attractions to bring the entire family here and make a whole day out of it. I'm very glad I visited when I did and totally lucked out with weather. The food was weak, but the employees were kind for the most part, and the rides were fun. 'Monster' is a standout attraction and easily one of the most wickedly badass coasters I've ridden in some time. After having spent a full 12 hours here, I can safely say that the midwestern charm is not lost on these folks. I'd happily recommend this park!

Was closed when I showed up at 11pm on Dec 25 should be open all year for really great enjoyment #coastercritic

We just got back from Adventureland. We have kids from teens to younger kids. One of our kids is disabled & is not a fast, thrill ride kind of kid. We definitely want to say Josh, who was working the semi truck rides was AWESOME! He was absolutely great with my kiddo! He went above & beyond. Give that guy a raise. Side winder is forever my favorite ride. Unfortunately there was lots of food places closed. Maybe cuz it was a Monday.. or Covid. Some rides closed also which was a bummer. Food was hot & fresh. Unfortunately it was cold so we didn't get to do much water stuff. Can't wait to go back!

Well what can I say. I traveled all the way from California to visit family. While back in Iowa I wanted to visit my old favorite amusement park. Finally get the chance and after paying for a ticket (44 dollars after tax and fees) parking (21 dollars) plus gas to drive a hour and half, I come to find every ride that I wanted to ride is either closed or no longer there. I understand that some rides come and go. But the main rides which I was so excited about riding again, are all closed? Each one of them? No Tornado, No outlaw, No log ride (now some sort of Nordic ride thing which was also closed), No Underground, No storm chaser, No gondolas. The only ride that I even still remotely wanted to ride was the gallon. I asked at customer service if I would be able to get a refund after walking around for about 45 minutes, to which they replied I could try to email the park and maybe they would. When I looked it up the policy it says no refunds. So, thank you Adventureland for charging me about 70 dollars to walk around your park for 45 minutes. This trip back home has already been less then fun, and this was the icing on the cake of a miserable trip. I doubt I will ever be back to my once favorite amusement park, which breaks my heart.

We have been coming here for 30 years and this year it was terrible. We didn't encounter ONE employee who smiled or was kind to us while we were dropping hundreds of dollars on food and games at this place. It was so disappointing to be treated this way because this was our first vacation since COVID. Speaking of COVID... this place was disgusting. They really need to invest in a power washer and do some cleaning. No one was wiping tables or rides and I saw one sanitizer pump the whole time. Total disappointment.

Pretty cool place with some great thrill rides. It's not on par with the major theme parks, but definitely a fun way to spend a Saturday.

Worst park for the money I have ever been to. Half the rides are closed as are the concessions. Bulldoze this place and start over.

Our family was here Monday July 24th. Noticed unruly behavior, older kids, teen's unsupervised and definitely a lack of security in the park. The employees who are managing the rides shouldn't have to be distracted from ride safety to deal with crowd control. The park wasn't very busy, lines were pretty short. This was our first visit since we only just moved here. Kids in our family range from 9yrs to 17 yrs old. If you're bringing younger kids be very careful and have lots of adults in your group. The park is clean, the rides themselves are fine, but there's definitely a need for visible security guards (we saw none) and more supervision.

There are bigger, and better, amusement parks in the United States but Adventureland is a great place to spend a summer day (and night) with the whole family. For the price, Adventureland delivers great value - especially if you have going kids. There are plenty of great rides and the water park doesn't coat extra (which is quite a bit different than other parks). Older kids might want some space from mom and dad, and there a some good rises for them as well - just not as many of them. I think the sweet spot is like 6 to 12 or so. Arrive early, bring lots of sun screen and water. The food here is decent, but healthy options or gluten free options are hard to find. We love getting there early and putting our stuff at the water park. Then ride some rides till it gets busy and head to the water park after lunch. Normally, you can swing back through and hit some rides again after 530 or 6. We camped at the campground, but they have a nice hotel and the casino is closely as well. Two days is plenty, three is too much. Be sure to hit Casey's, Hyvee or Taco Johns to get a coupon for two bucks off.

What a great Amusement park for kids. So many rides that the middle aged kids can go on. Plenty for the to do but also enough for parents too :) Only downside is the food. We bought 2 day tickets, and were there from 10am-10pm both days. They need a few actual restaurant with decent food instead of the kinds you with nasty overpriced alacart kind of food. Besides that, it's a great family fun place.

i have never written a review in my life , but here i go!!!!!! I get to take my grandkids once a year for a small fun filled overnighter!!! we went to adventureland Saturdat July 15th 2023. Should have turned around when it took us 45 minutes to drive threw the gates.... should have turned around when they told me it would be almost 300$ for tickets..Should have turned around after having to stand in line to even get in the park over an hour....Should have turned around after we seen the tea cups were broke(we had a set of 2yr olds, 4yrs old ,6yr old and an 8 yr old)....Should have turned around when it cost 80$ for 5 icees... At the end of 3 hours my 8 yr old was only able to ride 3 rides because it was an hour for each lines wait...My 2, 4, and 6 yr olds rode 4 rides!!!!! Pretty expensive day for a grandkid trip and pretty important lesson...TURN AROUND!!!!! Soooooooo disappointed!!!!

What a gem.. being from the east coast I was used to going to Six Flags and Disney which were great. We moved to the Midwest and now have limited options. Adventure Lands is surprisingly up to date with some really good thrill rides. It feels like a large water park without the long lines. There is even water park which makes for a great 1/2 day thrill rides 1/2 day water park trip. You could also make a weekend of it!

Awesome Park! So Cute! took 4 kids ages 3-14 and they all had a blast. They we're in the process of building two new roller coasters when we were there- not open yet but we'll go back as they looked so fun! very pretty clean park and nice attendants. Great entry price. These kids, parents and grandparents from Nebraska will defiantly be returning! Thanks Adventureland for the great day and memories :)

This is a headbanger. HEADBANGER. The ride was good, except for the fact that your head is battered repeatedly during the whole ride. That said, one time I rode it close to a dozen times. Just wish they would put something to stop the head banging in place on the headrests. Family friendly, I once took a 6 year old on this ride (her glasses flew into my hand, remove your glasses for this ride). Staff ok. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 3/5- lots of short term screaming during the ride.

Nice Theme Park, cool place. It's has really expensive but decent food and so many awesome rides.

Not what it used to be! Many rides had been removed or permanently shut down. Many others were not operating on the day we were there (6-2-22). The online price was higher than expected $40 per person. So when I rolled up to the parking lot I wondered if they would charge for parking. When the attendant told me it was $20 I actually burst out laughing at the absurdity of that amount. Food was also way expensive: one funnel cake, one snow cone, one chicken tenders, two burgers, and four sodas - $65 The craziest thing is their new "super convenient" cashless system. Buy a card at a machine and use it anywhere. So we bought a card which my granddaughter used to play an arcade game (more on that later) and then went to get a spray on tattoo. Staff person: "Oh you can't use that card here. That's only for arcade games." Trudge half way across the park, talk to three different staff people to get refund. Me: "This is really confusing!" Staff person: "Tell me about it!" Biggest ripoff: Remember the arcade game... Shoot a foam rubber ball to knock down a stack of three glasses... $5 to play... Yikes, but ok.. How many shots per play? ONE SHOT! Save your money and go to the State Fair in a couple of months!

Very bad business they charge higher prices for rides that doesn't work and breaks down. You have people scared of the ride that seems to be breaking down. The times on the website does not match the actual time in the water park.

i love Adventureland park in altoona the rides are awesome the food and treats are good and the arcade is awesome and adventure bay is awesome. and i'm so excited to go on the new log flume aka draken falls. i heard it can fit 6 people in a bigger and better log flume i've never been on a log flume before and i'm so excited to be on the new roller coaster flying viking. I have been to adventureland since 2021 and i love it. i've been on your thrill rides like tornado and outlaw and saw mill splash and storm chaser etc. i'm so excited to go on the sidewinder this season because i haven't gone on in 2021 and 2022 because it was closed because it needs parts. and i have a question is the sky ride is permanently closed or there open back up again and what's it gonna be in the underground this year are you running the water fall to get sprinkled are you painting it are you fixing the anamatronics. i love your park.

Hands down the nicest and cleanest theme park. I was on vacation from Florida for the 4th of July weekend. I had lost my glasses on a ride, and I'm blind as a bat without them. The wonderful people at guest relations went above and beyond. I didn't get everyone's name, but the two I did were Paul and Carol. Mr. Paul not only found my glasses but he and another lady went and cleaned them for me. They were and are the best!!!!!!!! Thank you guys so much!!!!!!!!!

I haven't been here in AGES!!!! But they were hosting Oktoberfest so thought this would be a good time to check it again! I do have to say it has changed from when I last went there but glad there are a few things still there from my childhood memories! If you do go to Oktoberfest here definitely get a mug, it knocks a buck or two of beers. DO ride rides before consuming a crap ton of alcohol lol. Alcohol before swirly twisty rides is a definite no go . My friends and I were able to catch a hypnotist show and that was definitely fun to watch. Plus they had multiple bands come out to perform too! The Spazmatics were there and they definitely did not disappoint! It was the highlight of the night for sure aside from people watching lol. If you get the chance next year check out Oktoberfest!