Elitch Gardens
4.0(14,077)4.0 out of 5 stars, 14077 reviews Denver, CO
About Elitch Gardens
Elitch Gardens offers a unique holiday experience with its Luminova light display and a variety of rides, making it a memorable destination for families, especially during off-peak times when crowds are minimal.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a unique holiday experienceParents with children who enjoy light displays and ridesGroups wanting to take advantage of discounts and special eventsBest for ages 5-12, as younger children and their parents can enjoy the rides and attractions togetherTeens may find some rides appealing but report dissatisfaction with ride reliability
Why families love it
- Luminova holiday light display
- Carousel and rides available with minimal wait times on cold nights
- Accommodations for guests with disabilities
- Cleanliness compared to other theme parks
- Season pass offers savings on parking and discounts
- Luminova light displays for family photos
Insider tips
- Visit on cold nights for fewer crowds and shorter lines
- Bring your own water bottle to refill
- Consider the season pass for frequent visitors to save on costs
- Check for non-peak days for discounts
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak times when rides may be shut down or crowded
- Days when the weather is extremely cold if waiting in line for rides
- Frequent ride breakdowns
- Limited food selection and high prices
- Maintenance issues with rides
- Crowds
- Crowded during peak times, but much quieter during cold nights or non-peak days
- Value
- Season passes provide significant savings on parking and food discounts; food prices are generally high, with specific stalls offering limited options compared to fairs.
- Food
- Multiple food stalls available, but specific cravings may require searching; bringing outside food is not mentioned
- Accessibility
- Accommodations for guests with disabilities, including mental disabilities
- Safety
- Concerns about ride maintenance and safety; specific mentions of visible wear on rides
What parents say
"I'm a couple years late but I just remembered our Luminova experience at Elitch Gardens and had to review! We went on the coldest night of the year and had an absolute blast. Because it was so cold, we were basically the only people there -- we had the carousel to ourselves, a lot of the rides, and a lot of the light displays for photo opportunities. Had a great time!"
a month ago
"We always have so much fun here. I love that they accommodate anyone with disabilities (including mental disabilities) so anyone that wants to have a good time here has the opportunity. They keep it cleaner than most theme parks and there's so much different food types to choose from you can pretty much find anything you could have a craving for as long as you're willing to look for it (different stalls for different types of food so you may have to search a bit if you have something specific in mind). The pictures are from Luminova which is their holiday light display."
a month ago
"I will start off by saying my son and his friend had a great time, granted they are both 8. Seems like the past reviews are accurate. A lot of rides are just shut down. Food selection is not very good but decent I guess. I would say the fair has better overall options though. When we arrived at noon it was bad. As the day went on it seemed to get a little more lively. I read the past reviews and the most disappointing thing is that it seems the “owner” just copy and pastes his reply to any and all negative reviews saying he would pass it on to the management. Bro you are the owner, why don’t y"
6 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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