Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is one of two Six Flags theme parks in California. Located in Vallejo, California, between San Fransisco and Sacramento, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is an animal-themed park that began as a zoo in 1968 and joined the Six Flags family in 1998.
There are 30 rides at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, with attractions for kids, families, and those looking for thrills. This guide will focus on these 30 rides giving you everything you need to know for your next trip to the park, including wait times, height requirements, ride experience, and more.
On this page, you will find the names of all the rides at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the type of ride, height requirements, and average wait times. If you click on the ride name, the link will take you to an in-depth overview of the specific ride of your choice.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Rides
| Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Ride Name: | Type of Ride: | Height Requirement: | Average Wait Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobra | Family – Rollercoaster | 42″ with adult, 48″ alone | 10 minutes |
| SkyScreamer | Thrill – Aerial Swing | 44″ with adult, 48″ alone | 15 minutes |
| Medusa | Thrill – Rollercoaster | 54″ minimum | 25 minutes |
| Kong | Thrill – Rollercoaster | 52″ minimum, 78″ maximum | 20 minutes |
| Scat-A-Bout | Family – Spinning | 36″ with adult, 48″ alone | 5 minutes |
| The Ark | Family – Swing | 42″ minimum | 10 minutes |
| Boomerang Coast-to-Coaster | Thrill – Rollercoaster | 48″ minimum | 25 minutes |
| Sidewinder Safari | Family – Rollercoaster | 42″ minimum | 10 minutes |
| White Water Safari | Family – Water Ride | 36″ with adult, 42″ alone | 15 minutes |
| Thrilla Gorilla | Family – Spinning | 48″ minimum | 10 minutes |
| Monkey Business | Family – Spinning | 42″ minimum | 10 minutes |
| Boardwalk Bumper Buggies | Family – Bumper Car | 48″ minimum | 15 minutes |
| Wave Swinger | Family – Swing | 48″ minimum | 10 minutes |
| Seaport Carousel (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Carousel | No Height Requirement with adult, 42″ to ride alone | 5 minutes |
| Road Runner Express (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Rollercoaster | No Height Requirement with adult, 42″ to ride alone | 5 minutes |
| Yosemite Sam’s Flight School (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Aerial Carousel | 48″ minimum, 54″ maximum | 5 minutes |
| Foghorn’s Seaport Railway (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Train | No Height Requirement with adult, 36″ to ride alone | 0-5 minutes |
| Pepe Le Pew’s Rafts of Romance (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Spinning | No Height Requirement with adult, 36″ to ride alone | 5 minutes |
| Acme Fun Factory (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Playhouse | No Height Requirement with adult, 42″ to ride alone | No wait |
| Elmer’s Weather Balloon Service (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Aerial Carousel | No Height Requirement with adult, 42″ to ride alone | 5 minutes |
| Taz’s Typhoon (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Swing | No Height Requirement with adult, 42″ to ride alone | 5 minutes |
| Bugs’ Buccaneer (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Swing | 36″ minimum, 54″ maximum | 5 minutes |
| (Looney Tunes Seaport) | Kids – Drop | No Height Requirement with adult, 36″ to ride alone | 10 minutes |
| Monsoon Falls | Family – Flume Water Ride | 42″ minimum, 76″ maximum | 10 minutes |
| The Flash Vertical Velocity | Thrill – Rollercoaster | 54″ minimum, 75″ maximum | 10 minutes |
| The Penguin | Family – Water Ride | 36″ minimum with adult, 48″ minimum to ride alone | 10 minutes |
| The Joker | Thrill – Rollercoaster | 48″ minimum | 25 minutes |
| Superman Ultimate Flight | Thrill – Rollercoaster | 52″ minimum with adult, 54″ minimum to ride alone | 25 minutes |
| Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth | Thrill – Aerial Spinning | 52″ minimum | 15 minutes |
| Batman: The Ride | Thrill – Rollercoaster | 48″ minimum | 25 minutes |
| Rock Wall Climbing Challenge | Family – Climbing | 36″ minimum | 0-5 minutes |
Where to get the best Deals on Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Tickets
If you are looking to find the best deal on Six Flag Discovery Kingdom tickets, there are multiple places where you can go to purchase them.
Utilize the online deals from the official Six Flags website
The first way to save is by purchasing the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom tickets online at sixflags.com before your travel date. By purchasing your tickets well before the day you plan on going to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, you can utilize deals that wouldn’t be available otherwise. You also can save money by purchasing early as well!
AAA membership discount
Another great way to save is using the AAA ticket discount if you purchase online through AAA, as long as you are a member. Doing so can save you up to 50% on your tickets! If you don’t purchase through AAA, you can show your AAA membership card at the admissions desk and receive $5 off your tickets.
Use the promo code “co*kE” for 50% off your tickets (while the deal is valid and tickets aren’t on sale)
Every year, Six Flags and Coca-Cola have a promotion that allows up to 50% off general admission tickets for the Six Flags theme parks (including Six Flags Discovery Kingdom). If you go to sixflags.com, find the promo tab, and type inco*kE, you may receive up to 50% off your tickets. If the code doesn’t work, tickets are already on sale on the official site, or the promotion has ended.
Costco and Supermarket deals
Another way to save is by searching Costco’s tickets savings section. Often, Costco will have a highly discounted ticket deal for theme parks across the country, Six Flags included. Be on the lookout for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom discounts while you shop at Costco because you could save big.
Your local supermarket may also have discounted Six Flags tickets and other theme parks available to purchase at the customer service desk. You can save tons of money purchasing your tickets through your local supermarket compared to buying at the ticket counter at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
