Palace Playland

Address

1 Old Orchard Street, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064. Beachfront, immediately south of the Pier.

Operating season

Memorial Day through Labor Day, with limited shoulder weekends in May and September. Closed November through April.

Hours

Rides typically open noon on weekends and 4:00pm on weekdays. Closing depends on weather and attendance, usually 10:00pm or later in peak season. Always confirm same-day on palaceplayland.com.

Day passes

• $50, Adults and kids 48"+ tall (unlimited rides).
• $41, Kids under 48".
• Pay-per-ride tickets also available.

The rides

28 rides total across Kiddy, Family, and Thrill categories. Layout is compact, easy to keep an eye on roaming teens.

Notable rides

• Electra Wheel, 70+ ft LED-lit Ferris wheel; the night skyline icon.
• Sea Viper, main coaster.
• Galaxi, classic compact coaster.
• Orient Express, spinning coaster.
• Adrenalin, thrill swing ride.

The arcade

24,000 sqft, 200+ games. One of the largest arcades in New England. Open later than the rides on rainy nights, useful when weather closes the outdoor rides.

History

Founded 1902. Bernard Osher operated the park in the 1950s. The vintage PTC #19 carousel was sold in 1996 and replaced with the modern lineup.

Pier Fries next door

The Pier Fries stand is a 30-second walk. Standard combo: wristband, two coaster runs, vinegar fries, repeat.

Tips for visiting

• Weekday afternoons run smaller lines than weekends.
• Unlimited wristband math: ~6+ rides and you're ahead.
• Set a base camp on the lower deck so kids can roam in pairs.
• Time Thursday fireworks for 9:45pm, lines drop while everyone watches.