Whistlestop Park

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Whistlestop Park
Whistlestop Park logo.png
Six Flags America
Opening dateApril 16, 2011
Closing date2022
ReplacedThomas Town
Six Flags Over Georgia
Opening dateMarch 19, 2011
Closing date2015
Replaced Déjà Vu, Thomas Town
Replaced byPandemonium
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Opening dateMarch 19, 2011
ReplacedGranny Gran Prix, Thomas Town
Six Flags New England
Opening dateApril 13, 2013
Closing date2018
ReplacedThomas Town
Replaced bySix Flags
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Ride statistics
Attraction typeThemed area

Whistlestop Park is a themed children's area with various rides at several Six Flags amusement parks.

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History

Before being named Whistlestop Park, these themed areas were named Thomas Town from 2007 to 2010.

Attractions

NameType Six Flags America
April 16, 2011
Six Flags Over Georgia
March 19, 2011
Six Flags Magic Mountain
March 19, 2011
Six Flags New England
April 13, 2013
Flying AcesBiplane RideFlying Aces (2014-2015)
Happy Junction Zamperla Convoy rideDiesel Derby (2010)
Happy Junction (2011-2022)
Magic Flyer Roller CoasterClown Coaster (1971–1984)
Wile E. Coyote Coaster (1985–1998)
Goliath Jr. (2001–2007)
Percy's Railway (2008–2010)
New England ExpressMiniature train ride Thomas the Tank Engine (2007-2010)
Closed (2011-2012)
New England Express (2013)
Sky JumperHopperCranky the Crane (2010)
Sky Jumper (2011-2022)
Splash ZoneWater play areaThomas Town Pop Jet Fountain (2010)
Splash Zone (2011-2022)
Up, Up & AwayJunior Ferris wheel Around the World in 80 Days (1993–2009)
Sodor Carnival Ferris Wheel (2010)
Up, Up & Away (2011-2022)
Whistlestop Bus LineBus rideBertie the Bus (2010)
Whistlestop Bus Line (2011-2022)
Bertie the Bus (2007-2010)
Whistlestop Park PlaygroundPlaygroundThomas Town Play Structure (2010)
Whistlestop Park Playground (2011-2022)
Thomas Town Play Structure (2008-2010)
Whistlestop Park Playground (2011-2015)
Whistlestop TrainMiniature train ride Thomas the Tank Engine (2010)
Whistlestop Train (2011-2022)
Thomas the Tank Engine (2008-2010)
Whistlestop Train (2011-2013)
Thomas the Tank Engine (2008-2010)
Whistlestop WhirlybirdsRotating helicopter rideHarold the Helicopter (2010)
Whistlestop Whirlybirds (2011-2022)
Harold the Helicopter (2007-2010)
Key
  Operating along with kids area
  No longer operating along with the kids area

See also

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