Tornado to Touch Down in Western New York
04 February 2005 - 4:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Tornado to Touch Down in Western New York 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. To view the Multimedia News
Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/21171
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. SIX FLAGS
and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme parks
Inc. (R), (TM).
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/21171DATASOURCE: Six Flags,
Inc. CONTACT: Lauren Spallone, Public Relations Manager,
+1-585-599-5139, or +1-716-913-9884 Web site:
http://www.sixflags.com/darienlake
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