At Planet Snoopy, there are rides for kids between 4 and 10, including the newest attractions inspired by your favorite Peanuts character.
If you have little kids, Planet Snoopy is a great affordable place t get a season pass to keep the kids occupied for most of the year. Planet Snoopy occupies about 1/4 of California’s Great America and is designed just for younger kids and themed with Peanuts characters that kids likely already know and love from cartoons. Previously it was owned by Paramount and would Nickelodeon characters and other movie themes. Many many years ago, the park was purchased by Cedar fairs and the re-theming has given a new lease of life to the once struggling theme park.
There are more than 10 family-friendly rides in Planet Snoopy that are all themed after favorite Peanuts characters. If you’d prefer water slides over roller coasters, pay a visit to Southbay Shores within Great America Santa Clara (GASC).
Most of the rides in Planet Snoopy GASC, are scaled down, slower versions of more thrilling rides in the rest of the park. There’s a small roller coaster, a mini drop ride, toddler-sized bumper cars, a kid-sized swing ride, and many other attractions. Peanuts characters are also available for meet and greet with visitors – although, to some kids, it can be more terrifying than even the fastest ride! Some kids like meeting Snoopy and Linus, but may be terrified of the others, especially if they are not familiar with the Giant size stuffies.
GASC park boasts a number of attractions sure to delight visitors of all ages. These include several themed roller coasters, the Gold Striker, Drop Zone, Delta Flyer, and many other attractions based on fictional worlds.
Planet Snoopy is California’s Great America’s kid’s area, which opened in 2010. The area was originally named Fort Fun and has seen the most name changes as brand licenses were renegotiated following multiple ownership changes, including Kids Kingdom, Smurf Woods, KidZville, and Nickelodeon Central. KidZville is still used as a merchandise store for all your favorite Peanuts gear.
As with all theme parks, parents should be aware of that Planet Snoopy rides do have height minimums and maximums. Younger toddlers won’t be tall enough some and others will have a maximum. There are a few at 36 inches height limit, so even the littlest ones can get on a ride. Also, be aware that you will need to accompany smaller kids on several of these rides like Sally’s love bug and Great Skate. Larger adults may have a hard time fitting into some of these seats as the seats are quite tight.
What is the shortest height to be able to go on a ride at Great America California?
Toddlers over the height of 36 inches or 91cm are able to ride certain attractions at Great America California.
| Attraction | Min Height / Accompanied | Max Height | Thrill Level (1-5) |
| Character Carousel | 46″ | No max-height | 1 |
| Flying Ace | 36″ | No max-height | 2 |
| GR8 SK8 | 36″ | 80″ | 3 |
| Joe Cool’s Dodgem School | 35″ | 53″ | 2 |
| Kite Eating Tree | 36″ | 60″ | 2 |
| Lucy Crabbie Cabbies | 40″ | No max-height | 2 |
| Peanuts 500 | 36″ | No max-height | 2 |
| Peanuts Pirates | 48″ / 44″ | No max-height | 2 |
| Planet Snoopy Construction Zone | No min-height | 54″ | 1 |
| Sally’s Love Buggies | 44″ / 36″ | No max-height | 2 |
| Sally’s Swing Set | 42″ | No max-height | 2 |
| Snoopy’s Space Buggies | 36″ | No max-height | 2 |
| Snoopy’s Space Race | No min-height | 54″ | 1 |
| The Pumpkin Patch | 44″ / 36″ | No max-height | 2 |
| Woodstock Express | 46″ / 40″ | No max-height | 3 |
One of the highlights of California’s Great America theme park for families, especially in the hot months of July and August is that a full water park access is included with a general admission ticket. Annual season pass holders get early access to the waterpark. The waterpark opens in May and Closes in September. The water park offers everything from a wave pool to a lazy river to some newly built (2021) water slide choices. Life jackets of a variety of sizes are available and required for certain heights to borrow for free all over Southbay Shores. Flotation devices, beach toys, balls, and other water toys are not permitted. Even snorkels are not allowed. Basic swimming goggles and aquatic shoes are allowed in the pool but not on the water slides.
What is the most popular ride at Planet Snoopy Santa Clara?
The most popular ride at Planet Snoopy Santa Clara is Lucy’s Crabbie Cabbies rollercoaster.
The top 5 rides at Planet Snoopy Great America based on the number of kids waiting in line are.
- Lucy’s Crabbie Cabbies – Rollercoaster with dips and a sharp turn.
- Woodstook Express – Rollercoaster with big dip and spiral
- GR8 SK8 – Platform ride on a track that tilts you forward and back with sudden stops
- Joe Cool’s Dodgem School – Electric dodgem cars
- Snoopy’s Space Buggies – Carriage that spins on a circular track bouncing up and down
Leave a comment on your own experiences of Great America Planet Snoopy.
