Classic Theme Parks
Instructions: How well do you know the history of America's favorite theme parks?
- 1.
What year did Disneyland open in Anaheim, California?
A1950B1958C1953D1955 - 2.
Which theme park, opened in 1961 in Texas, was the first Six Flags park?
ASix Flags Magic MountainBSix Flags Over TexasCSix Flags Great AdventureDSix Flags Over Georgia - 3.
What was the name of the original roller coaster at Coney Island that opened in 1927 and still operates today?
AThe CycloneBThe TornadoCThe HurricaneDThe Thunderbolt - 4.
What was the first theme park ride to use Audio-Animatronics technology?
APirates of the CaribbeanBHaunted MansionCIt's a Small WorldDThe Enchanted Tiki Room - 5.
Which classic amusement park in Santa Cruz, California, features one of the oldest operating wooden roller coasters in the world?
APlaylandBSanta Cruz Beach BoardwalkCBelmont ParkDPacific Park - 6.
What was Walt Disney World's original name for its main theme park when it opened in 1971?
ADisney's Magic LandBWalt Disney WorldCDisneyland EastDMagic Kingdom - 7.
Which theme park chain was originally founded by Anheuser-Busch?
ACedar PointBSeaWorldCBusch GardensDHersheypark - 8.
What famous Disneyland attraction, which opened in 1967, features the song 'Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)'?
AJungle CruiseBHaunted MansionCPirates of the CaribbeanDTom Sawyer Island - 9.
Which Pennsylvania theme park, centered around a chocolate company, opened to the public in 1907?
ADorney ParkBHersheyparkCKennywoodDKnoebels - 10.
What was the name of the massive globe structure that became the icon of the 1964 New York World's Fair?
AThe World BallBThe SphereCThe GlobeDThe Unisphere - 11.
Which Cedar Point roller coaster, built in 1964, was the first Arrow Dynamics coaster with tubular steel track?
ACedar Creek Mine RideBGeminiCCorkscrewDBlue Streak - 12.
What Ohio amusement park, located on the shores of Lake Erie, is known as 'The Roller Coaster Capital of the World'?
AConey Island OhioBKings IslandCGeauga LakeDCedar Point - 13.
Which Disneyland attraction, opened in 1959, was the first tubular steel roller coaster in the world?
ASpace MountainBBig Thunder Mountain RailroadCSplash MountainDMatterhorn Bobsleds - 14.
What was the name of the famous New Jersey amusement park known as 'The Nation's Playground' that closed in 1971?
ASeaside HeightsBAtlantic City Steel PierCWildwood BoardwalkDPalisades Amusement Park - 15.
Which Disney attraction debuted at the 1964 New York World's Fair before being permanently installed at Disneyland?
AIt's a Small WorldBThe Haunted MansionCThe Enchanted Tiki RoomDSpace Mountain