Dragon Island
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| Name | Dragon Island |
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| Theme | Asian? |
| First Year | 1990 |
| Replaced | Riverview |
| About the Area Info Box | |
Dragon Island originally opened as Riverview in 1980. In 1990, it was rethemed and renamed to Dragon Island when The Dragon steel roller coaster was added.
Dragon island is currently one of only two sections of the park that have clearly marked signs at their entrance indicating the name of the area.
Trivia
Riverview Remnants
The lamp posts and Mirror Maze mirrors were originally at Riverview Park.
Food and Drink
- Vending Machines
- A water fountain is located on the side of the Duck Pond game, facing the Himalaya.
Games
- Plenty!
- Scatterball
Restrooms
The nearest restrooms are back across the bridge next to the Lighthouse, or inside Outlaw Gulch in the Mercantile building.
Rides
Shops
Shows
Trivia
- The colorful (green and purple) bench seats were from the former Iowa Cafe.
Photos
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Dragon Island archway sign 1998.
External Links
- None