Adventures of Sega Theme Park

Adventures of Sega Theme Park (often stylized Adventures of SEGA Theme Park) is a theme park located in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. It is a theme park based on the various properties of the multinational video game publisher and developer Sega.

Background and Development Speculation in 2007 claimed that a Sega theme park was under development. However, Sega dismissed the claim. It was only a year later, in 2008, that ground breaking began in Los Angeles, confirming the rumours of a Sega theme park. Before Los Angeles was officially selected as the location for Adventures of Sega Theme Park, the development team considered Osaka, Japan as a potential location. The theme park spans an area of 700 acres (283 ha). It finally opened on May 2, 2012. Adventures of Sega Theme Park attracts tourists from across the globe, with many coming from China and Japan in particular. Character Opportunities

Guests can interact with some of Sega's famous characters. Characters can be seen walking around the park or can be found at fixed locations for photo-ops and to sign autographs. Visitors may consult The Checkpoint (Guest Services) in Sega Square for more information on Character Opportunities and specific scheduled meet and greet times and locations.

Some of the characters that make appearances throughout the park include: ♦Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Silver, Amy Rose, Rouge, Cream, Blaze, Espio, Charmy Bee, Vector the Crocodile, Big the Cat, Marine, Metal Sonic, Chaos, & Dr. Eggman (as seen in Sonic the Hedgehog);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, GonGon, YanYan, Jam, Jet, & Doctor (as seen in Super Monkey Ball);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦Ulala, Pudding, Jaguar, & Purge (as seen in Space Channel 5);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦Bayonetta, Cereza, Jeanne, Loki, Luka, Little King Zero, & Father Balder (as seen in Bayonetta);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦Amitie, Raffine, Schezo, Sig, Carbuncle, Maguro, Arle, Ringo, Rulue, & Risukuma (as seen in Puyo Puyo);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦Thomas Rogan, G, Sophie Richards, Dr. Roy Curien, & Zombies (as seen in The House of the Dead);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦Amigo, Amiga, Linda, Bingo and Bongo, Rio, & Chumba and Wamba (as seen in Samba De Amigo);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦Akira Yuki, Sarah Bryant, Kage-Maru, Pai Chan, Vanessa Lewis, Jacky Bryant, Lion Rafale, & El Blaze (as seen in Virtua Fighter);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦Alex Kidd, Sora, Stella, & Janken (as seen in Alex Kidd);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦B.D. Joe, Axel, Gena, & Gus (as seen in Crazy Taxi);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦Beat, Gum, Mew, Cube, Slate, Piranha, Garam, Combo, Yoyo, Tab, & Pots (as seen in Jet Set Radio);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦NiGHTS, Reala, Claris Sinclair, Helen Cartwright, William Taylor, Elliot Edwards, & Owl (as seen in NiGHTS into Dreams...);

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">♦Ethan Weber, Karen Erra, Lou, Liina Sukaya, Reve, Kai, Sarisa, Ana, Odin, Alis Landale, Kireek, Elenor Camuel, & Rupika (as seen in Phantasy Star). <h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">Worlds and Attractions The park is divided up into different "worlds" or sections which each have a distinct theme.

♦Sega Square♦

Once guests enter the park, they will find themselves in Sega Square, the pathway to all the action. In the centre, there is a large purple water fountain. There are plenty of character opportunities here, especially when the park opens in the morning.

The Arcade

The largest arcade in California state which features hundreds of Sega arcade games.

♦Sonic City♦

Sonic City is home to Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends. It is styled after a suburban city with townhouses and a monorail track right in the middle of the street.

Rail Riders

This intense roller coaster with inversions reaches up to 70 km/h and has guests spiraling along a thin, red track above Sonic City.

Crazy Taxi: The Ride

Riders take control of their own taxi in this simulation experience where they must navigate their way through a busy Downtown core, encountering numerous perilous situations and crazy traffic.

♦World of Color♦

The youngsters will have a blast in World of Color with all its wacky, yet mild attractions.

Amigo's Wild Spin

A colorful spinning ride where passengers sit inside drum-styled discs and rock out to the beats of Samba De Amigo characters.

♦Futureville: Metropolis♦

The tall Space Tower with the blue flashing light is the centrepoint of this futuristic, high-tech world.

Ulala's Space Odyssey

This attraction takes place indoors. Visitors hop into a six passenger space vehicle and experience unprecedented speed, twists, and turns on a track as Ulala guides them through an important mission. Riders feel like they are flying uncontrollably through space.

♦The Frontier♦

Rocky, sandy terrain, and abandoned barnyards characterize the spooky Frontier. Guests must be on the lookout though, because zombies are on the search for new flesh and will attack at any moment as they walk through this section of the park.

The House of the Dead: Relive the Horror

A mini haunted attraction where guests come face to face with some of the most horrifying zombies from The House of the Dead. They will also get the chance to interact with Thomas Rogan and the rest of his team in this intense, story-based experience.

NOTE: Not recommended for those under the age of 10, or those with severe medical conditions which can worsened by continuous and extreme smoke effects.

Shops and Restaurants
$: Cheap; $$: Moderately Priced; $$$: Expensive

♦Sega Square♦

Joe's Eats ($)

Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and coin fries.

Seggtastic Breakfast ($$$)

Guests can enjoy a bountiful breakfast with regular appearances from Sega favourites in this grand breakfast hall. Great way to start the day. Reservations only. Extensive menu includes bacon and eggs, pancakes, waffles, and sugary toast, all with a side of fruit.

♦Sonic City♦

Sonic Shakes ($)

Brightly coloured milkshakes and smoothies with creative flavours and names.

Green Hill Grill ($$)

Tasty soups, salads, and sandwiches, as well as poultry dishes adorn the menu of this small lunch hangout themed after Green Hill Zone.

Gadgets By Tails ($$)

Sonic the Hedgehog toys, figurines, dolls, rare pins, and cool collectibles can be purchased here.

<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal;">Shows and Live Entertainment ♦SEGA in Action Parade♦

Sega's heroes and antagonists are out for an action-packed celebration to pay homage to Sega's rich history. With a bumping soundtrack, amazing acrobatic performances, insane floats, and dozens of favourite Sega characters, this parade is sure to amuse children and adults alike. Parade route begins in Sonic City and extends all the way down to Sega Square (the front entrance). Sega franchises represented include: Alex Kidd, Altered Beast, Bayonetta, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, MadWorld, NiGHTS into Dreams…, Phantasy Star, Puyo Puyo, Samba De Amigo, Shenmue, Shinobi, Skies of Arcadia, Sonic the Hedgehog, Space Channel 5, Super Monkey Ball, The House of the Dead, Valkyria Chronicles, and Virtua Fighter.

Length: 15 minutes.

Showtime(s): Daily; 3 P.M. and 8 P.M.

♦Salsa, Scream & Shout with Samba De Amigo!♦

The stars of Samba De Amigo invite children and their parents to sing and dance along to the beat of the music in this family-friendly show. Audience members will also have the opportunity to join in and play percussion instruments. The show takes place at the Centre Stage in World of Color.

Length: 20 minutes.

Showtime(s): Daily; 10 A.M., 1 P.M. and 4 P.M.