Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (Darien Lake)

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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
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Location Six Flags Darien Lake, Darien, New York, United States
Owner EPR Properties
Operated by Six Flags
General managerChris Thorpe
OpenedMay 1990
Previous namesBarracuda Bay (1990–2009)
Splashtown (2010-2021)
Operating seasonMay through September
StatusOperating
Website Official website

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is a water park located at Six Flags Darien Lake in Darien, New York. Opened in 1990 as Barracuda Bay, the water park is included with the price of admission to the amusement park, and both are operated by Six Flags. The park was known as Splashtown at Darien Lake from 2010 through the 2021 season.

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History

When the water park first opened as Barracuda Bay, it encompassed areas formerly included in the main park. In 2010, Darien Lake rebranded the water park to Splashtown at Darien Lake, it included a separate admission along with a new slide complex and lazy river. Splashtown reverted their separate admission price to include the water park with the theme park's admission.

On August 29, 2019, Six Flags Darien Lake announced that Splashtown will be rebranded as Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for the 2020 season, along with an expansion with the water park. [1] [2] Due to the growing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, Six Flags announced a suspension of operations across the company on March 13, 2020. [3]

Current attractions

NameTypeOpenedDescriptionRef(s)
Big KahunaProSlide Mammoth2006Family sized tube slide located on the edge of Elk Lake. This was relocated from Six Flags AstroWorld.
Brain DrainProSlide SkyBox201570-foot-high waterslide that sends riders on a 38-foot-per-second free fall [4]
Crocodile IsleWave Pool1997A large family wave pool located past Hook's Lagoon where Adventure Land for Kids used to be.
Flotation StationLazy River2010Basic Lazy River south of the Swirl City complex.
Hook's LagoonWater Playground1996Five story tall water playground with slides, and a dump bucket. This stands roughly where the Tadpole Island kiddie pool in Adventure Land for Kids was.
RipCurl RacerProslide Kracken Racer2016A racing water slide with braided covered tunnels at the beginning. Replacing the former Splashtown gate entrance. [5] [6]
Swirl City Slide ComplexProSlide2010Consists of Cannon Ball Run (CannonBowl), Mister Twister (TopsyTurvy) and Turbo Twins (PIPEline)
Tornado ProSlide Tornado 2005Sends riders on tubes through a giant funnel. This is located next to Crocodile Isle.
Wahoo Wave Proslide Tornadowave202230 foot wave wall

Former attractions

NameTypeOpenedClosedDescription
Cascade CanyonMat Water Slides19822002A set of four mat slides, located on the east side of Barracuda Bay. This was located where Shipwreck Falls now stands.
'Cuda FallsSlide Complex19942014Four inner tube water slides (two enclosed, two open). This replaced the Rainbow Mountain slide complex on the north side of Barracuda Bay. For many years, the end slides were black and the middle slides were white. In 2010, the slides were repainted to blue, green, yellow, and teal. The area also took on the popular use of the Barracuda Bay name since most of the original complex was removed.
Floodgate FallsWater Slide19812008Cascading lazy river on the west side of the former Barracuda Bay. This slide was never removed upon closure or the removal of the 'Cuda Falls slide complex and has deteriorated over time. It can be seen from the Giant Wheel.
Hydro ForceMat Water Slides19771989The original water slides and the first slides at Darien Lake. Once located over the main lake.
Torpedo RapidsMat Water Slides19901998This replaced Hydro Force and operated through the 1998 season.
Lazy Days LagoonMini Wave Pool2010UnknownA small wave pool connected to Flotation Station. Over time the concept of the wave pool was scratched as people were only in that area while entering and departing the lazy river.
Pipeline PlungeWater Slide1990UnknownA yellow enclosed water slide located in Barracuda Bay with a rainbow colored inside.
Rainbow MountainMat Water Slides19811994A set of four mat slides on the north side of the hill which was incorporated into Barracuda Bay in 1990. Replaced by 'Cuda Falls in 1994.
Riptide RunWater Slide1990UnknownA raft water slide located that was located in Barracuda Bay with a "wavy" look.
Tadpole IslandWading pool19911996Small kids playground pool that was located in Adventure Land for Kids. Replaced by Hook's Lagoon in 1996.

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References

  1. ↑ ""Tallest Waterslide Around" to Soon Call Western New York Home". September 4, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Darien Lake adding "Wahoo Wave" in 2020". August 29, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Six Flags Darien Lake delays opening due to COVID-19 pandemic". May 5, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  4. ↑ Christmann, Samantha (February 12, 2015). "Darien Lake doubling down on thrills". The Buffalo News. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
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