What makes this one special is the unique setting of the ride. 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Your email address will not be published. In comparison with Tremors, this ride is notable for its re-rideability, abundance of ejector air-time, and minimal roughness. Entrance to Boulder Beach is included with admission to Silverwood. Fire road leading to Silverwood Lake about 20 miles in length. The park has a wide range of attractions, but as youll see below, its pretty heavily weighted to both extremes on the spectrum. Corndogs and chicken strips baskets. From early October through the end of the month, the park transforms into "Scarywood" and presents its Halloween event with haunted mazes, scare zones, and themed entertainment. I discovered a food joint in the little kid area that didnt have much of a line and also a pizza stand back by Cork Screw roller coaster. This is one of my families favorite ways to stay when visiting Silverwood. All business-related questions should be directed Theres no height restriction on this one, as long as the child is able to sit up on their own, rides with an adult. Panic Plunge is a drop tower ride at Silverwood Theme Park which opened in 2006. Other than that We love Silverwood and hope to come back every summer and maybe even Scarywood! Weekends are usually terribly busy. Chances of getting wet? MORE INFO, Originally opening at Knott's Berry Farm in 1975, the Corkscrew was the first modern inverting coaster. Located in beautiful North Idaho, Silverwood Theme Park has over 65 rides, slides, shows and attractions, including four roller coasters, Boulder Beach Water Park, a steam engine train, live entertainment, restaurants, and more 2-Hours Guided Segway Tour in Coeur d'Alene, ATV Rental in Scenic North Idaho Coeur d'Alene, Guided Off-Road Vehicle Tours in North Idaho Forests. Here we will be discussing only on the attractions at the dry park. The ride is narrated, and done really well. The park is themed after the Wild West and does a nice job of carrying the theme throughout the park. Note that we have in-depth ride reviews for several of the below attractions. Plus, the kids can keep them as a souvenir afterwards (just dont run them through the dishwasher or they will melt). MORE INFO. owners. One of my favorite parts of going to Silverwood is honestly just watching the joy on my kids faces as they try out new rides! Big bummer. Other more moderate thrills include midway "whirl-and-hurl" staples such as the Round-Up, the Tilt-A-Whirl, the Scrambler, and the Paratrooper. Disclaimer Silverwood provided my family park passes for this review. Each ride has at least five safety features, including manual and electronic locking mechanisms and other alert and fail-safes. Even then there are slim pickings in Coeur d'Alene or Spokane. Silverwood celebrates 30 years, Boulder Beach celebrates 15, Toy Store expanded. . Kids all take turns taking a break and getting pulled. You are able to go in and out of the park with a stamp, so you can pack a cooler in your car and come out and enjoy a picnic lunch. Opened in 1988 and set amid the mountains near Coeur d'Alene, the 220-acre park is nicely landscaped. MORE INFO. Silverwood runs on more limited hours then places like Disneyland, so there are no early mornings. Where is everyone supposed to wait? Like their other coasters, Silverwood has done a great job of maintaining it for nearly 30 years since it arrived at the park. Plus, if you are coming back for a second day, you bring them back and get $0.99 refills all day on days after your initial purchase date. Boulder Beach expansion including Velocity Peak speed slides. Fun ride for the whole family. Your email address will not be published. The line can be slow and youll definitely leave soaked. You do not have to order food to see the show (there is other seating options available). We have stayed here, as well as a number of other camping spots in the area, and have reviews of them here to help you determine the best fit for your family. CLIMBING TREES. SpinCycle 8/10 Frisbee ride that takes riders completely upside down while slowly spinning them around. In addition we found hand sensitization stations all over the park for easy access. Here you will find tons of information on the park as well as opportunities to share your own personal thoughts and comments. We were the only ones in the air conditioned theater, so it was a nice break from the heat and crowds and since we had already paid for the soda, it was only $3. Antique Cars 3/10 Silverwoods version of the Autopia, using old-style vehicles from the 20s-30s. This is not reflective of our operational standards. There are tubes available to rent there as well. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. The downside is that there are extended hours on the weekends, so if you want that extra couple of hours to be in the park, you will want to plan a weekend visit. We have been to a number of theme parks, and one of my kiddos rates this as her favorite ride at all of them! It climbs over 191 feet and drops 177 feet. Silverwood is PERFECT for toddlers and young kids. (SAVE $30 OFF GATE PRICE) QTY 2199. With a height restriction of only 36 (with an adult), even the very young park-goers can board one of the rafts. Our first planned vacation was cancelled due to COVID, so we decided to try and sneak in a little vacation here in Idaho. As such, there aint a whole lot to say about them. Bumper Boats 7/10 A standard bumper boat attraction that can be found at many other theme parks and carnivals. When we were there this last time, they mentioned many of the awards they have won recently. Nuff said. Boulder Beach is included with the price of admission, making visits on days when it is open a good value. For the younger crowd there is a toddler spray park and then a larger toddler area with slides, water guns and much more (and lots of seating around for parents too). The structure used to be twice the size before Barnstormer was installed, but what remains is still a fun little addition to the kids area. If you want to do that you will want to look into it early. Every employee we encountered were polite and helpful with the exception of a gal at Lindys who was curt and rude to people, telling them that if after waiting 45 min for a table their entire party wasnt ready to be seated they would be bumped to the bottom of the wait list. So well give it a slight edge for that. RIDES & SLIDES. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. 55.8 feet tall with 405.9 feet of slide. They do have a handle on them so you can attach to your backpack when not using them. Each ride operator is also trained and certified in each ride or . After being secured in your seat, Panic Plunge begins its measured ascension into the air. In addition to the water attractions, there are swim up bars to get something to drink in the lazy river area. You can find more details on the attractions available, and hours for when you will be visiting at the Silverwoodwebsite. It climbs 40 feet before plunging passengers at 30 mph to a splashdown finale. Since its tough (more like impossible) to rate a roller coaster against an entertaiment offering or kiddie ride, please keep in mind our ratings are intended to be used to compare against attractions of a similar genre. In past years we complained about the capacity issues, where we observed ride ops making little to no effort to fill the rafts to their max capacity of 8 riders, sometimes filling the rafts to half-capacity or less. Riders experience an intense 3.5 Gs of force. The 11 Most Thrilling Rides at Universal Orlando, A Guide to Connecticut's Water Parks and Theme Parks, Your Guide to Theme Parks and Amusement Parks in Ohio, Silverwood and Other Idaho Amusement Parks and Water Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks in Kentucky, Best New Theme Park Attractions for Little Kids, Holiday World - Coasters, Santa, and More, The Top 10 Rides and Attractions at Knotts Berry Farm, Massachusetts Theme Parks and Amusement Parks. Dry is not an option when you enter this kids area. We all enjoyed ourselves, kids love the roller coasters, I enjoy the smaller rides with the toddlers. The single-rail Raptor model was manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, who is headquartered 20 minutes south of the park. I get it that it creates a fun vibe but too loud in multiple parts of the park. and attractions. This will require a little extra patience in line, but the lines where short when we visited so no real inconvenience during our trip. Big fun for the little ones! In the warmer months, Silverwood also offers Boulder Beach, a large, outdoor water park. MORE INFO, Standing nearly 60 feet tall and over 400 feet of slide, the new mat racing water slide will feature 6 side-by-side racing lanes for you and your friends. Cedar Springs Dam Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area. Couple this with one of the better food-offerings in the park, and youve got a winner all-around. Tiny Toot Coaster 5/10 Powered kiddie coaster that follows a short oval layout. Snacks are a super deal at Silverwood (compared to other tourist locations). Tremors 10/10 Custom built CCI wooden twister coaster. The most popular time of year to visit is in July and August, when the weather is hot enough to fully enjoy the water-based rides as well as the adjacent water park, Boulder Beach. Suggested duration More than 3 hours Suggest edits to improve what we show. Trough and scenery done in-house with boats, lift, and brakes from. Aftershock 8.5/10 Giant Inverted Boomerang from Vekoma, relocated from Six Flags Great America back in 2008. What Rides Can My Child Ride? Nice park can be overwhelmed by Saturday crowds. We chose to fly to Coeur d'Alene and go to Silverwood and bought two-day passes. "Inverted" refers to the way that the trains are affixed to the track. In 2020, due to concerns with Covid-19, Scarywood was cancelled. Silverwood Theme Park is an amusement park located in the city of Athol in northern Idaho, United States, near the town of Coeur d'Alene, approximately 47mi (76km) from Spokane, Washington on US95. Especially for a Theme Park vacation! There are a number of different options throughout the park at walk up counters too, or there is a fun Italian spot on Main street if you want a nicer sit down dining experience too. [5], In 2009, Silverwood opened Scarywood Haunted Nights, a nighttime fright fest filled with scare zones and mazes. I suggest another person working the window next to the soda fountain doing drinks and refills only, but again, probably a staffing problem. Youll also see the parks bison heard, where there are usually one or two baby bison out roaming. Your email address will not be published. First let me say that the park and the staff were great. There have been some changes at Silverwood Theme Parks in recent seasons, in response to the COVID concerns, that I wanted to share here briefly, so you are aware of how things will work for this year if you are planning a visit. We hope they keep that practice up! Tina. Tickets are lower for children (3 to 7) and seniors (65+). And we always have our water bottles anyway. Take a swing on the giant version of a playground favorite. There is a section with thrill rides (like the Aftershock, Silverwoods biggest thrill ride) that is perfect for teens and tweens seeking more adventure. Its the first of its kind in the world. LINES, LONG LINES. way claims to represent Silverwood Theme Park or any of its owners, management Most of the other attractions hovered around average. In my experience the park can be done in one day, but that leaves you just a couple of hours to spend at the waterpark. hard packed trail leading to Silverwood lake with many side trails along the way. This is also the best ride in the park. We always start our trip out on the Theme Park side (just a personal preference). When to Visit Silverwood, Getting There, Where to Stay, and Admission Info, more of an amusement park than a theme park. Located in Critter Camp, the Puppy-Go-Round has the ability to allow an adult and their child ride side-by-side and raise and lower their puppy during their ride. It is a mirrored version of Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.. History. [4] It is also the northernmost theme park in the United States. How to Help a Nervous Rider With kids ranging in age from 15 down to 1, we've got all kinds of riders. Water park was fun, but line jumping/cutting is rampant. While it doesnt look like much, the slow rise to the top and the unexpectedly sudden stop and freefall never cease to leave us out of breath. At 191 feet, this beast is really two thrills in one because not only does it take you forwards through a cobra roll and inverted loop, but backwards as well! Jump on this family raft slide and cascade down a 40-foot mountain into a 30-foot valley with the additional exhilaration of a steep drop into a 20-foot diameter enclosed MEGA tube! This year, Silverwood is celebrating its 34th anniversary. 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Watch out for the Giant Bucket! Get a bag of popcorn or cotton candy for $2.99 (easily sharable). Known as an "out and back" coaster, it too is designed as a long and narrow course. Silverwood began teasing their new addition on social media, announcing on September 3, 2020 that a new ride would open in 2021. Our rating scale is simple 0 to 10, 0 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. They have a bar code on them that they scan to see if you purchased the cup that day, so no need to hold onto receipts for your free refills anymore. Kick back and relax as you wind through our lazy river. It is a high quality show and I highly recommend it. We missed seeing the magic show due to it being packed with people. rides are not loading to capacity so be patient I prefer to go during the week as there are no big crowds. Its going on 20 years, and its definitely showing its age, like most other CCI coasters tend to do. The parking, food, and drink was a reasonable price when compared to most any amusement park chain around the country. After its debut, it spurred many other parks and manufacturers to develop coasters with inversions. The lines for food were atrocious. I stayed to the amusement park side and did not go into the waterpark. On the theme park side you will find rides for all ages. Silverwood Central Railway and Stunt Show - 9/10 - The original ride at Silverwood, this 30-minute train ride around the perimeter of the park is a great way to unwind and relax for a bit. and attractions. That makes this perfect for families with little ones. chute slides and more. Its an easy short vacation (we usually take 4 days out of the week to head over). Stunt Pilot was announced on September 17, 2020. All opinions are strictly my own! Crab Flats Campground and OHV Area Located in the San Bernardino mountains between Arrowhead and Big Bear about 6,200 feet. Senior - $39 ea. Silverwood offers season passes and group sales for parties of 15 or more. Youll find everything from ways to save at thegrocery store,online shopping deals,free or affordable family eventsin the Northwest,dining discounts,frugal DIY tipsand much more! At 4 I jumped in line to take advantage of the $5 funnel cakes before 5pm, otherwise they are 8.50. Considering the multitude of other Ferris Wheel attractions the park could upgrade to, its disappointing this one still remains. Only complaint is the long lines for nearly everything. This post may contain affiliate links and I may be compensated for this post. We do some rides while we are dry, then hit the water park for the afternoon heat, and then back over to end our evening at the theme park after the waterpark has closed. In 2021, Silverwood will be opening Stunt Pilot, its seventh roller coaster. I always find Silverwood to be a clean amusement park, but it was really clean during our mid June visit. Silverwood Campground & Other Places To Stay Near Silverwood! Silverwood Lake. When visiting any theme park, one of the most commonly considered questions is inevitably What rides are we going to do? Or perhaps more appropriately, What rides do we not want to miss? Unfortunately, the answer to these questions can be very subjective and dependent upon many factors. The pizza is surprisingly good and affordable considering the location. The park offers Read 2 Ride, which rewards students who complete the program's reading requirements with free tickets. MORE INFO, Since Tremors' opening in 1999, it has been one of the top rated wood coasters in the country. As a pilot of your own vintage biplane, the choice is yours! The stunts performed are fun and exciting, the special effects are impressive, and the train robbers really know how to work the crowd. I recommend getting there at least 30 minutes before show time, to order and get settled. Northern Idaho is a beautiful backdrop, and there are many more outdoor activities to plan into your vacation. I will say that in 30 years of visiting, this was by far the busiest Ive ever seen the park and almost no one was wearing masks. As mentioned above, it is critical to arrive at the park before it opens. The most significant change is that you will need to purchase your ticket for a specific day or days that you plan to visit (there are a few tickets that allow some flexibility but will cost a bit more we share more about that in our Silverwood Tickets Post here). VIP cabanas for Boulder Beach can be reserved in advance. Something for everyone in our group from toddlers to grandma. And, if you want to see all the details of the rides, you can filter out rides by intensity here. Our experience was less than Steller. Isaiahs show is good in its own right, and we highly recommend seeing him as well. The first ride you will see at Silverwood, the carousel is a favorite for all ages. The definition of "low intensity ride." There is even a carnival game section, and an arcade that still takes quarters if your kids like those kinds of things, in addition to rides. Located in Critter Camp, the Climbing Trees are a great place to relax and let your kids entertain themselves. The first ride you will see at Silverwood, the carousel is a favorite for all ages. and should be considered as such. Our little kids (who this ride is targeted at) were bored on this ride not even halfway through its cycle. 2-Day Ticket - PRESEASON SALE. I am sorry but, no. Known as Raptor track rides, another example includes Wonder Woman: Golden Lasso Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. A 104 foot tall thrill ride with a cylindrical-shaped vehicle that seats 24 people facing outward, with legs dangling and wearing only a harness. We found it easier to store things in our car and go back to get them when needed. Are the crowds more manageable on a weekday? We love the feature on Thunder Canyon (a ride no one expects to leave without being soaked), but not so much on this one. There are lots of great attractions over here, like a lazy river, a number of slide attractions, two wave pools, a kiddie area and lots of chairs and grassy areas to relax in. We would do Friday and Saturday sometime in the next month, so prime time for busy. It is best known for converting rough, past-their-prime wooden coasters into remarkably smooth wooden-steel hybrid coasters using its patented iBox steel track. Kindly, If you and your park gang have big appetites and are wont to load up on big portions, the relatively low-priced restaurant is a good value. There are also plenty of rides for young children to enjoy as well. Its close enough to drive to from Seattle and Portland areas (not a short drive, but can be done in around 5 and half hours). Note that Nick has an apprentice, Isaiah Daniels, who headlines the show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It opened in 1975 at Knott's Berry Farm (where it was also known as Corkscrew) and was the first modern-day coaster to turn passengers upside down. The size and age of your group, as well as what types of rides you can tolerate will all play into what you consider your ideal list of attractions to hit up. Some rides have long lines. Ram, spin and bump in the Krazy Kars to your heart's content. One just isn't enough sometimes, so you and your family can enjoy either of our two huge wave pools. This show has markedly improved over the years to what it has become today. Garfield becomes the official mascot of the park. Specialties: Want big rides, big slides, and big fun? There is water park fun, as well as theme park fun. This is still the only frisbee-style ride in the US that goes upside down. Schools and homeschool co-ops must apply in advance to participate in the program. The Aftershock is my adventure seeker childs favorite ride. 100% outdoors and away from crowds, fully online processes and digital "paperwork", no need to walk into any office or store. We went the week before on a Friday night and walked right up to the rides. to this site. At 2,700 feet, Timber Terror is slightly shorter in track length and ride time than its sister coaster. You will have your own waterpark at the hotel, plus many other fun things to do when you are not at the park! This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. You can carry these into all the restaurants with you too for refills, so once you have one you are set for beverages for the day.