Six Flags Darien Lake Announces New Waterpark Expansion
DARIEN CENTER, N.Y., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Officials confirm
that a Tornado will touch down at Six Flags Darien Lake this spring in the
form of an enormous new extreme tubing ride.
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Tornado will launch riders from a 75-foot platform, plunging down a 132-
foot tunnel, before splashing back and forth through a giant funnel of 5,000
gallons of gushing water. Once riders reach the vortex of the Tornado, they
will be pushed through the eye of the storm and into a cool catch pool below!
Guests will navigate the colossal blue and yellow-checkered structure on a
unique cloverleaf-shaped tube that seats up to four riders.
Tornado, resembling a giant household funnel turned on its side, will
tower 75 feet over Crocodile Isle wave pool and will be visible as guests
approach the theme park's main entrance. When construction is complete,
Tornado will make its twisting, swirling, whirling debut in the spring of
2005.
"We are committed to offering our guests greater value and enhancing their
family getaway experience. With the addition of Tornado, Six Flags Darien Lake
continues to strengthen local tourism efforts and draw more people to this
region," says Bradley Paul, vice president and general manager of Six Flags
Darien Lake.
Tornado's unique design has received numerous accolades, including the
amusement industry's 2003 Golden Ticket Award for Best Waterpark Ride and the
IAAPA 2003 Best New Product Award in the Waterpark Category.
"This ride encompasses both our guests' desire for more excitement and for
more water attractions," said Linda Taylor, marketing director. "Tornado's
extreme tubing experience increases our guests opportunity to conquer bigger
thrills and expands our water area to an enormous 425,000 square feet."
There are also plans to expand the walkway leading to Tornado to include a
new food and beverage stand, Gully Washer's, expected to open in the spring.
Gully Washer's will feature traditional theme park favorites and Coca-Cola
products and will be located adjacent to Crocodile Isle wave pool.
Other enhancements planned for the theme park and resort include new RV
units in the campground, restroom facility upgrades and renovations.
Guest can prepare to ride the Tornado by purchasing a Six Flags Darien
Lake season pass, now offered at a discount rate of $54.99 per single pass or
$189.99 per family four pack. Season passes are available at Wegmans Grocery
Stores and online at http://www.sixflags.com/darienlake.
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company.
Through its subsidiaries, it owns and operates a total of 30 parks in North
America and Europe. Six Flags parks serve 34 of the 50 largest metropolitan
areas in the United States. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly held corporation
with corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City. The Company's stock
trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS.
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