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Funtown Splashtown USA
★4.5(3,109 reviews)$$$Water Park
🕑 Full day (6-8 hours)👶 Best for ages 3-16. Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy the kiddie rides and splash areas, elementary-aged kids love the mid-level coasters and water slides, while tweens and teens get their adrenaline fix on the major thrill rides like Excalibur and Dragon's Descent.🧡 Saved by 200+ families
About
Funtown Splashtown USA is Maine's premier combo amusement and water park, offering the best of both worlds for families seeking a full day of excitement. With classic roller coasters, family rides, a complete water park with slides and wave pools, plus carnival games and attractions, there's something to thrill every member of the family from toddlers to teens.
Highlights
- ✓Excalibur wooden roller coaster,a New England classic thrill ride
- ✓Thunder Falls Log Flume for family-friendly splashing fun
- ✓Pirate's Paradise water play area with slides and splash features for younger kids
- ✓Dragon's Descent water slide complex with multiple high-speed slides
- ✓Astrosphere,a spinning ride that's a family favorite
Pro Tips
- 1.Arrive at opening time to hit the most popular rides first,lines build quickly on summer afternoons, especially for Excalibur (Maine's only wooden roller coaster)
- 2.Bring water shoes for the kids as the pavement gets hot, and rent a locker early to stash your belongings before hitting the water park side
- 3.Purchase tickets online in advance for significant savings,gate prices are much higher than pre-sale prices
- 4.Pack sunscreen and reapply frequently, especially in the water park where kids don't realize they're burning
- 5.The Splashtown water park side tends to be less crowded in the morning, so consider doing dry rides first, then cooling off in the afternoon
Best Time to Visit
Visit on weekdays in June or late August for the smallest crowds and shortest wait times. Arrive right at opening (usually 10am) to maximize your day. Avoid peak summer weekends and July 4th week when lines can exceed an hour for popular attractions.
What to Know
Admission includes both the amusement park and water park. On-site food options include pizza, burgers, and ice cream, though prices are typical theme park rates. Parking is free. Height restrictions apply to many rides, so check their website beforehand if you have younger children.
Seasonal Notes
Open seasonally from late May through early September, with weekend-only operation in May, June, and September. Peak season is July and August with daily operations. Check their website for exact opening dates as weather can affect the schedule. The park hosts special events like July 4th fireworks.
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Nearby Eats
Palace Diner in nearby Biddeford (about 10 minutes away) is a classic diner perfect for breakfast before the park opens. For post-park dinner, Rapid Ray's is a local favorite for fried seafood and casual eats, located just a few minutes down Route 1.
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