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
OpenedMay 1990
Previous namesBarracuda Bay (1990–2009)
Splashtown at Darien Lake (2010-2021)
Operating seasonMay through September
StatusOperating
Website Official website

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

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History

When the water park first opened as Barracuda Bay, it encompassed areas formerly included in the dry park. In 2010, three years after the park had been sold out of the Six Flags chain, the water park was rebranded to Splashtown at Darien Lake. A separate admission was now required to enter the water park, and a new slide complex and lazy river were installed. The park later reverted to the original policy of one admission price granting access to both the amusement park and the water park.

On August 29, 2019, the park, which had just been purchased once again by Six Flags, announced that Splashtown would be rebranded to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for the 2020 season onwards, and that the water park would see an expansion. [1] [2] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the park did not operate in 2020. [3] It resumed operations in 2021.

Current attractions

NameTypeOpenedDescriptionRef(s)
Big KahunaProSlide Technology (MAMMOTH)2006A family water slide that was originally located at Six Flags AstroWorld
Brain Drain ProSlide Technology (SkyBox)2015Two 70-foot-high drop slides that send riders on a 38-foot-per-second free-fall [4]
Crocodile Isle Wave pool 1997A large wave pool that operates on the former site of Adventure Land for Kids
Flotation Station Lazy river 2010A lazy river south of the Swirl City complex
Hook's LagoonWater playground1996Five-story tall children's water playground with slides and a tipping bucket
RipCurl Racer ProSlide Technology (Kracken Racer)2016A six-lane racing slide that replaced the former water park entrance [5] [6]
Swirl City Slide Complex ProSlide Technology 2010Consists of three slides: Cannon Ball Run (CannonBOWL), Mister Twister (TOPSY-TURVY), and Turbo Twins (PIPEline)
Tornado ProSlide Technology

(Tornado)

2005Tube slide that features a large funnel
Wahoo Wave ProSlide Technology (TornadoWAVE)202260-foot-tall tube slide that features a 30-foot wave wall

Former attractions

NameTypeOpenedClosedDescription
Cascade Canyon Mat slides 19822002A set of four mat slides, located on the east side of Barracuda Bay. It was located where the Shipwreck Falls shoot-the-chutes ride now stands. This was installed before an official water park was introduced at the park.
'Cuda Falls Water slides 19942014Four inner tube water slides (two enclosed, two open)
Floodgate Falls Water slide 19812008Lazy river slide. It last operated in 2008 and has remained standing but not operating ever since. This was installed before an official water park was introduced at the park.
Hydro Force Mat water slides 19771989The original water slides and the first slides at Darien Lake. Once located over the main lake. These were installed before an official water park was introduced at the park.
Torpedo Rapids Mat water slides 19901998This replaced Hydro Force and operated through the 1998 season
Lazy Days LagoonMini wave pool 2010UnknownA small wave pool connected to Flotation Station
Pipeline Plunge Water slide 1990UnknownAn enclosed water slide
Rainbow Mountain Mat water slides 19811994Four mat slides on the north side of the hill that was incorporated into Barracuda Bay in 1990. Replaced by 'Cuda Falls in 1994.
Riptide Run Water slide 1990UnknownA raft water slide
Tadpole IslandWading pool19911996Small children's water playground in an area called Adventure Land for Kids. Replaced by Hook's Lagoon in 1996.

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.
  5. ↑ Anstey, Evan (February 11, 2016). "Darien Lake to add new ride to water park". WIVB-TV . Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  6. ↑ Heer, Jim; Radford, Keith (February 11, 2016). "New waterslide coming to Darien Lake". WKBW-TV . Retrieved February 11, 2016.

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