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Mornings at the Arcade

Daily
June 16 – August 8, 2025
9am-11am

Front row parking isn’t the only thing you’ll score with Mornings at the Arcade!

Play half-priced arcade games* in the Casino Arcade and Neptune’s kingdom while enjoying breakfast at Boardwalk Grille. Finish off your morning by cheering on the Guest of the Day as they officially open the rides for even more fun!

Time Activity
9am-11am Half-Priced Arcade Games*
9am-11am Breakfast at Boardwalk Grille
11am Help open the park with the Guest of the Day
family playing arcade games

What is Guest of the Day?

Each day the park operates, a special guest is selected to ceremonially open the park in front of the Giant Dipper!

The special guest is given a coveted “Guest of the Day” button to wear, which unlocks fun experience enhancements during their visit.

Splash the Pelican with a family

Meet Splash! The Boardwalk's Totally Tubular Pelican

Catch Splash fist bumping and taking photos with guests.

Splash loves to dance, play arcade games, and gets stoked when he sees a Hawaiian shirt… his outfit of choice.

Splash’s favorite ride is the Giant Dipper (of course), he LOVES Dippin’ Dots, and his favorite movie is The Lost Boys.

Want More Summer Fun?

Evenings on the Colonnade

Free Entertainment + Beer Flights: Live Music, Magicians/Acrobats, & DJ Dance Party

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FREE Movies on the Beach

Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats.

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* Not valid on Redemption Games. Green Readers only.

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