The ride is narrated, and done really well. Silverwood is PERFECT for toddlers and young kids. Good for small kids not tall enough to ride other coasters in the park. We do some rides while we are dry, then hit the water park for the afternoon heat, and then back over to end our evening at the theme park after the waterpark has closed. It really is kept up well, and beautiful! All opinions are strictly my own! I love it because it is the perfect mix between enjoying the outdoors and the comforts of a hotel room (I actually find it more comfortable then many hotel rooms, as everyone has their own spot to hang out). Located in Critter Camp, Barnstormer seats 20 passengers and can easily accommodate adults as well as children. Also, check out our 2022 Silverwood Rides and Attractions Guide, and or check out our 2022 Boulder Beach Attractions Guide, for comprehensive run-downs of everything offered at both parks. It has got 70 different types of rides, slides, and other attractions. You've found it. The park has a wide range of attractions, but as youll see below, its pretty heavily weighted to both extremes on the spectrum. and attractions. [4] It is also the northernmost theme park in the United States. Welcome to Silverwood Theme Park! Both trips weve considered the souvenir cups that come with free refills but always figure its not worth waiting in the long lines for the refills. They have a bar code on them that they scan to see if you purchased the cup that day, so no need to hold onto receipts for your free refills anymore. Nick Nortons Magic Show Phantasm 10/10 Conveniently placed just off the walkway to Country Carnival, this is the pinnacle of entertainment at Silverwood. Are there showers in the locker rooms of the water park? (And yes, thereisa difference.) This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Re-rideability is not what it used to be back when it first opened (and we were there that year!) What makes this one special is the unique setting of the ride. Im 30 years older now and a senior, yet there are no benches for sitting in Boulder Beach. Something for everyone in our group from toddlers to grandma. It climbs 40 feet before plunging passengers at 30 mph to a splashdown finale. The main attractions for Scarywood include: Blood Bayou, an indoor haunted attraction; Planet Zombie, another outdoor haunt; several scare zones and other walk through as well as the Timber Terror: Backwards. Stunt Pilot is a steel roller coaster at Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Idaho. Spanning over 3,100 feet and lasting 1:40, the long and narrow layout of Tremors occupies a lot of real estate. All of these things make it not only a fun theme park getaway, but I do not leave Silverwood as exhausted as I do other parks I have visited. Then went the last morning before driving home for about 4 hours. We ate at the Main Street restaurants too Emily pretty good food :) Love your tip on the water bottles, had not thought of that! It climbs over 191 feet and drops 177 feet. Trust us folks, you do NOT want to miss it! This time we still ended up eating at the Country Kitchen. Weve been coming to the park since the early 90s and have seen the many changes that have taken place. 3-speed slide complex, featuring three speed slides side-by-side, each with their own unique layout, with one enclosed spiraling slide, one open slide, and one half-enclosed, half-open slide with recorded speeds of up to 55mph. The pendulum to which the spinning ride vehicle is attached swings back and forth until it hits a top speed of 11.5 RPM and a height of 104 feet. By far, the best deal you will find are these refillable Souvenir cups for $9.94. Check out the NEW shows this season. Scarywood is the best part and it's well done. As pilot of your own helicopter, the choice is yours! But if you like this kind of ride, Silverwoods version is likely worth your time. Guests can also get wet on the river rapids ride, Thunder Canyon. Antique Cars 3/10 Silverwoods version of the Autopia, using old-style vehicles from the 20s-30s. Marika Leggings Sale 3 for $39 + Free Shipping ($13 Each)! SpinCycle 8/10 Frisbee ride that takes riders completely upside down while slowly spinning them around. Welcome to Thrifty NW Mom! Thanks for sharing all of your tips Kristin! - See 1,358 traveler reviews, 407 candid photos, and great deals for Athol, ID, at Tripadvisor. You will find fun Western themes throughout the park! Stunt Pilot Opening Weekend and Ride Review! - Roller Coaster Alley The most frugal option is to use your regular grocery budget and eat your own food! Other than that We love Silverwood and hope to come back every summer and maybe even Scarywood! In addition to this we show on ride povs and soundracks throughout :)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHANNELS USED IN VIDEOCorey Matheryhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CoreyMatheryKodiak Baer Tracks - Railfanhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3GG785NEfSY97XEnMHcD5gAmusementInsiderhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AmusementInsiderThemeParkHDhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ThemeParkHDBetsy Foxhttps://www.youtube.com/user/betsycfoxScaly House Productionshttps://www.youtube.com/c/ScaleyHouseProductionsMidway Mayhemhttps://www.youtube.com/c/MidwayMayhemChannelAllan Farrowhttps://www.youtube.com/user/afarrow00CoasterForcehttps://www.youtube.com/c/coasterforceAirtime Thrills Raw Footagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCn_H8vPrtvSLrNkg-H6WwCoaster Studioshttps://www.youtube.com/c/CoasterStudiosSilverwood Theme Parkhttps://www.youtube.com/user/silverwoodthemeparkAttraction Spothttps://www.youtube.com/c/AttractionSpotCoaster Thrillshttps://www.youtube.com/c/CoasterThrills-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TIME STAMPSIntro 0:00Steam Engine Train 0:16Thunder Canyon 1:05Roaring Creek Log Flume 1:47Panic Plunge 2:43Spincycle 3:26Corkscrew 4:18Timber Terror 5:05Tremors 5:46Aftershock 6:41Stunt Pilot 7:35Ending 8:26-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OUR PATREON PAGEhttps://www.patreon.com/tpcoastin-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OUR ONLINE SHOP: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/theme-park-coastin-shop-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA:INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/theme_park_coastin/?hl=en-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHANNELS OF MEMBERS:ADAM TPC: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNc2Rp-XZ6c4rMEuGedhjQJAYDEN TPC:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8j3nsxEEEvD9JLAdXpugMQHUGO TPC:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmqWeMaeOcfjfmZ4a58r8gCALLUM TPC:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwmyy3dU3ch3Ckqeds746w-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THANK YOU ALL FOR WATCHING AND HOPE YOU ENJOYED Its surprisingly not as nausea-inducing as one might think, but definitely not for those with weaker stomachs. MORE INFO, Our high speed water slide tower. Taking breaks is a good idea, we ate at the main st restaurant on day two and it was a nice hour long break. Thats competing against all other male performers at every other theme park in the WORLD. And if you have younger kids with you their is a fun fort they can run through over in the Kiddie Rides section of the park. June 29, 2022. Triple Play Resort (and Hotel) is one of the closest hotels to the park, and also has a water park and family fun center to keep families entertained for their full stay. There is water park fun, as well as theme park fun. You can even bring small table top grills if you want. And, if you want to see all the details of the rides, you can filter out rides by intensity here. Each year the show improves with new acts, theatrics, and music. Weekends are usually terribly busy. As a pilot of your own vintage biplane, the choice is yours! It runs on the hour, so you will want to get to the Saloon and hour to 45 minutes ahead of time if you want to do that too. 2020 Silverwood Rides and Attractions Guide - Roller Coaster Alley Do you think two days for the theme park and water park is enough? The definition of "low intensity ride." It was quite obvious some of the cast were filling in and had no idea of what to say or do, but we enjoyed it as we always do. Opened in 1988 and set amid the mountains near Coeur d'Alene, the 220-acre park is nicely landscaped. Also a little disappointed that we weren't told at the gate that the water park closed at 630 so we didn't even get to do that at all. They even sell these on the train ride, and you can find them at the candy store and other locations throughout the park. The size and age of your group, as well as what types of rides you can tolerate will all play into what you consider your ideal list of attractions to hit up. Bumper Boats 7/10 A standard bumper boat attraction that can be found at many other theme parks and carnivals. About - Silverwood Express Your email address will not be published. We found it to be a bit less crazy then the rest of the park, and a good spot to gather everyone together before we all went our own way. Boulder Beach also offers the large mat racing slide, Riptide racer, and the multi-slide tower, Rumble Falls. Spin, slide, and splash your way down four huge, winding water slides on a big bouncy tube. Thanks so much! Silverwood offers a classic wet ride, Roaring Creek Log Flume. If you want a real splurge for your vacation, consider staying at Silver Mountain Resort. Weve added a link in the title to these reviews, so check them out if you are interested in reading more. The candy store is a fun stop for kids, and we found options for as low as $1 (licorice ropes are $1.50)! We have stayed here, as well as a number of other camping spots in the area, and have reviews of them here to help you determine the best fit for your family. I have never been to Silverwood where it has been too crowded, but it is still really nice to enjoy the park during the week as we had very little wait time in lines to enjoy the attractions. Over the years, Silverwood has grown in both size and popularity, transforming from a small local amusement park to a regional theme park destination. Another park favorite for us is to visit the Pizzeria for the Illusions show and order the Family Special ($24.99 for a large pizza, breadsticks, and 4 sodas this year). Make Memories at the Northwest's Largest Theme Park! In addition to reduced-price tickets, the park offers picnic facilities and dining packages for groups. While many of its rides are thrilling, Silverwood is not primarily a thrill park (like many Six Flags parks). Note that we have in-depth ride reviews for several of the below attractions. Meet the Aftershock, a metal monster that has dominion of the skies over Silverwood Theme Park, in Northern Idaho. Riders experience an intense 3.5 Gs of force. Plus, the kids can keep them as a souvenir afterwards (just dont run them through the dishwasher or they will melt). MORE INFO, A nice, relaxing, and dry ride right up until that drop at the end that is. I love this, as my girls have always loved this ride and the line at Disneyland is CRAZYbut at Silverwood we can generally walk right up to the ride with little to no line! We all enjoyed ourselves, kids love the roller coasters, I enjoy the smaller rides with the toddlers. Tiny Toot Coaster 5/10 Powered kiddie coaster that follows a short oval layout. 2 is a good amount, even though we still didnt do everything there. He has been covering theme parks, amusement parks, water parks, and attractions for TripSavvy since 2002. Super Round-Up/Scrambler/Carousel/Paratrooper/Tilt-a-Whirl/Frog Hopper 5/10 The park has a good selection of these off-the-shelf theme park/carnival rides.