Guide to the rides and amusements of Codonas amusement park Aberdeen at Aberdeen beach including the big wheel, Galleon, haunted house, ramboland, dodgems and crazy golf

A day out at Aberdeen beach is a real treat for all the family. Part of the fun at the boulevard is a visit to the Codonas amusements and rides and the Miami Beach and Sunset Boulevard Complexes. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Some of the amusements are in buildings within the Sunset Boulevard complex, so no need to worry about the weather. Though we do get some glorious sunny days here in Aberdeenshire, so you can enjoy the outside rides and attractions.

The Grampian Eye Big Wheel

The Grampian Eye Big Wheel, nicknamed the Aberdeen Eye, is the top attraction. It has 20 Gondolas, each of which has room for 4 people. The wheel is 100 feet high and gives you some stunning views out to the North Sea and around Aberdeen City and Bay.

There is also the Giant Ferris Wheel Castlegate Aberdeen to visit during 2009 and 2010.

Codonas also has three different sized roller coasters ranging from a very small and gentle roller coaster which is suitable for smaller children through to a stomach churning looping star one. For those who love to get wet there is a white water log flume ride.

The Haunted House

The haunted house will get your heart racing as the ghosts and ghoullies jump out! If that doesn't get you going then try the waltzers that spin you round and round at a terrifying speed. Younger children who can't go on the waltzer can enjoy a range of gentle and fun rides that are scattered around the park.

Scattered around the complex are ice cream and candy floss stalls, knock the coconut stalls, face painters and sweet stalls.

The Sunset Boulevard

Inside the Sunset Boulevard, which is open daily from 1000 hours, they have the latest simulator machines, video arcade machine and slot machines. Up in the Cuba Bar there are 10 full sized American pool tables. There are also the dodgems and a 26 lane ten-pin bowling area.

Ramboland

Ramboland is a fun and safe adventure area for younger children where they burn off their energy by swinging and jumping about in the padded obstacle area. A tiny tot's band can be purchased which gives the wee ones 2 hours of play at Ramboland and on the smaller rides such as the safari train, the giant slide, mini racing bikes, the bouncy chute and the apple coaster.

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Dodgems

VIP passes can be purchased which gives unlimited access to all the rides and the dodgems and a main meal at the buffet at Miami Beach.

Dodgem The Dog Mascot

In 2006 Dodgem the Dog became the mascot of the Aberdeen amusement park and Codonas. He joins children in the rides and walks through the park having fun with the kids.

Dodgem the Dog was the winning creation of Mintlaw Primary School pupil Amy Cardno whose competition entry saw Dodgem being creating. Her design and great name for Dodgem the Dog also won her classmates a VIP day out at Codonas.

The Miami Beach and the Sunset Boulevard Complexes have a range of restaurants, bars and cafes to suit all tastes and ages. These include a Burger King, a Mexican Restaurant, TGI Friday and a Pizza Hut.

Crazy Golf

In 2007 Codonas opened a Crazy Golf park - read our review and see photos.

The Galleon Family Pirate Ship

In Easter 2009 Codonas amusement park Aberdeen opened a new attraction called The Galleon Family Pirate Ship ride. The Galleon swings high into the air and goes back and forth as you the pirates cling on for dear life! A review and photos to follow soon.

Next to the Miami Beach Complex is the UGC Cinema Complex.

Parking is free at the Beach Boulevard area and is easily sign posted from the city centre.

Address, Telephone Number And Website For Codonas Aberdeen

Codonas
Links Road
Aberdeen
AB24 5EN

Tel: (01224) 595910

Website: www.codonas.com

More days out for the kids.

Codonas Aberdeen often run special events during the school holidays to entertain the Aberdeen children. For example on Sunday 2 August 2009 PC Plum (actor Andrew Agnew) of Balamory was a guest at Codonas amusement park where he sang some songs from the much loved children’s programme and posed for photos with the kids.

On Sunday 16 August 09 Dora the Explorer from Nick Jr entertained the children at Codonas as the school holidays came to a close.

During the autumn half term holiday Peppa the Pig arrived at Codonas Aberdeen during the weekend of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October.