Scandia Amusements

Scandia Amusements is a chain of Scandinavian-themed family amusement centers in California with two locations: Scandia Fun Center in Sacramento, and Scandia Family Fun Center in Victorville. There was a third, Scandia Amusement Park, in Ontario.[1] All locations are adjacent to a major freeway, and include attractions such as an arcade, "Baltic Sea Bumper Boats", batting cages, miniature golf, and "Stockholm Raceway". Scandia Amusement Park in Ontario was the only location to include a full amusement park, including two roller coasters, called the "Scandia Screamer" and "Little Screamer", along with twelve other amusement rides.

The locations in Sacramento and Victorville also include an attraction called "Scandia Screamer"; not a roller coaster, but a 168-foot-tall thrill ride (51 m). On March 26, 2007, noise complaints from neighboring residents caused Scandia Fun Center in Sacramento to implement a "No-Shrieking" policy for riders on the Scandia Screamer.[2]

The Ontario location was sold in February 2019 to an unknown buyer, who will convert the property for other uses. Some of the attractions will be moved to the Victorville location while others, including the Miler Big Coaster, have been listed for sale.

Although being similarly named, Scandia Family Fun Center, another family entertainment center located in Rohnert Park, California, is not owned nor operated by the Scandia Amusements company. Another company, "Skandia Funland Inc." owns and operates that park. Additionally, although being similarly named, Scandia Golfland, another family entertainment center located in Fairfield, California, is not owned nor operated by the Scandia Amusements company. This park is owned and operated by Golfland Entertainment Centers, Inc.

References
  1. "Southern California News Group" : Scandia fun park in Ontario sold, will not reopen as an amusement park. February 8, 2019.
  2. The Washington Post: At 'Fun Center,' a New Rule: Keep Your Glee to Yourself. April 8, 2007.


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