Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Wet 'n' Wild is now Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Wet n’ Wild, the largest waterpark in Arizona, was part of a deal announced, where the Dallas, Texas based Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: SIX) entered into a purchase agreement with affiliates of Premier Parks LLC to acquire the lease rights to operate the water park.

The acquisition makes Six Flags the largest North American waterpark operator. Four other properties were included in the deal:

  • Wet n’ Wild Splashtown: Houston’s largest waterpark
  • Darien Lake: near Buffalo, New York which includes 1,000-acre with theme park, waterpark, campground, hotel and amphitheater
  • Frontier City: An Oklahoma City theme park
  • White Water Bay: also near Oklahoma City, with 24 acres of water attractions

In addition to the new name, Hurricane Harbor is being renovated with a Caribbean theme, more seating and an updated dining area. The attraction has 30 rides and waterslides, including a wave pool.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is a 35 acre water park, located at 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale, AZ 85310

The water park opens for the 2019 season on March 16, 2019. Members will get an early look on March 9th and 10th.

Six Flags members and season pass holders will have unlimited access to the water park, as well as other Six Flags theme parks. A season pass to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix starts at $59.99 and includes access to 16 additional Six Flags theme parks across the country (see below list). They also offer a monthly membership for as low as $6.49 a month which depending on the level includes unlimited soft drinks and preferred parking.

Season Pass is valid at the following parks:
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix, Arizona
  • Frontier City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • La Ronde, Montreal
  • Six Flags America, Baltimore/Washington DC
  • Six Flags Darien Lake, Buffalo, New York
  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo
  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio
  • Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey
  • Six Flags Great America, Chicago
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain, Los Angeles
  • Six Flags Mexico, Mexico City
  • Six Flags New England, Springfield, MA
  • Six Flags Over Georgia, Atlanta
  • Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, between Dallas and Ft. Worth
  • Six Flags St. Louis
  • The Great Escape, Lake George, NY



Thursday, May 10, 2018

Jurassic Park Ride goes extinct on September 3rd, 2018

On May 10th, 2018, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that the current version of the Jurassic Park Ride would be closing on September 3rd, 2018 for a 9 month long renovation.

The current Jurassic Park Ride is a water based ride which opened at Universal Studios Hollywood on June 21, 1996. You ride a boat through the amazing then terrifying world based on the Michael Crichton's novel and Steven Spielberg film of the same name.

The ride is still fun and draws a crowed, however the animatronics have become worn and the new Jurassic World Ride is expected to be more immersive.

Park officials say the new ride will treat visitors to a "whole new experience" with the introduction of previously unseen dinosaurs and updated technology. They continued to state the ride will “pay homage to Jurassic Park".




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