Six Flags Great Escape Lodge announces attraction names
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark officials announced Thursday the names of the attractions, amenities and eateries that will comprise New York’s first hotel with an indoor waterpark. The announcement was made as Lodge officials offered a sneak peek of the interior of the property, including a first-ever look at the Adirondack-style lobby and fireplace, the massive 38,000 square foot structure that will hold the waterpark’s eight primary attractions, and several rooms that will be among the 200 suites available for guests.
Open year-round, the property will include a massive multi-level play structure with nearly 160 interactive elements, including a beach-like setting, to be called the Tall Timbers Treehouse. The waterpark will also feature Boogie Bear Surf, a unique FlowRider attraction that allows guests to experience the excitement and thrill of carving turns and riding simulated waves.
Located at 89 Six Flags Drive, across from The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, near Exit 20 of Interstate 87, the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is expected to redefine the vacation experience for winter enthusiasts and summer tourists to the Lake George region beginning in February 2006.
“Today, we are excited to unveil the official names of several of our waterpark attractions and guest amenities,” said Lodge General Manager Daniel Williams. “We’ve selected many of the names to reflect the woodsy, Adirondack theme of the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark. The names dovetail with the rustic charm of our property, ensuring for a unique and memorable stay for skiers and snowboarders, fall foliage seekers and guests who visit The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom theme park between May and October.”
Other waterpark features include: the Tak-it-eesi-Creek, a themed adventure river with inflatable tubes; an activity play lagoon with access to the themed adventure river called Lott-a-watta-Bay; Tip-A-Kanu-Beach, a shallow activity pool designed specifically for children; Soakum Springs, a hot tub where guests can escape the harsh winter temperatures among inviting palm trees and sultry, tropical conditions; the Avalanche family raft ride that simulates a white water rafting adventure; and Glacier Run and Snow Shoe Falls, a pair of tube-shaped water slides that offers a thrilling ride through tunnels of loops and curls.
The Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark will be serviced by the Trapper’s Adirondack Grille, formerly the Adirondack Coach House restaurant, which will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Lodge will also feature a snack shop called the Birch Bark Grill, as well as a coffee cart appropriately named Coffee Corner.
The Mohican Ballroom, ideal for meetings, weddings and special events, will be located in the lower lobby of the hotel and will seat up to 300 patrons (the ballroom can be divided into three separate banquet rooms - the Iroquois, Huron and Algonquin). Three conference rooms have been named Old Hickory, Red Maple and Golden Birch. The facility will also contain the Star Light Arcade and two gift shops, Northwoods Traders and the Gitchee-Goomee Gift Shop, which will be located adjacent to the waterpark.
The décor of the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark will further reflect the hotel and waterpark’s beautifully scenic Adirondack setting. The hotel’s grand two-story lobby will be outfitted with rustic beams, two fireplaces and comfortable seating. Of the 200 suites, 180 one-room family suites will feature two Queen-beds, plus a pull out sofa or a bunk bed to accommodate up to six guests. The remaining twenty suites will each have two rooms and will accommodate a minimum of eight guests through a variety of room layouts.
The Lodge is offering a special, introductory rate of $189 per night for a limited number of four-person suites, subject to availability. The rate includes unlimited use of the indoor waterpark. The special offer is available through April 30, 2006, for a one-room family suite with two Queen-beds and a pull out sofa. Each of these suites can accommodate two extra guests for an additional $15 per person.
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Open year-round, the property will include a massive multi-level play structure with nearly 160 interactive elements, including a beach-like setting, to be called the Tall Timbers Treehouse. The waterpark will also feature Boogie Bear Surf, a unique FlowRider attraction that allows guests to experience the excitement and thrill of carving turns and riding simulated waves.
Located at 89 Six Flags Drive, across from The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, near Exit 20 of Interstate 87, the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is expected to redefine the vacation experience for winter enthusiasts and summer tourists to the Lake George region beginning in February 2006.
“Today, we are excited to unveil the official names of several of our waterpark attractions and guest amenities,” said Lodge General Manager Daniel Williams. “We’ve selected many of the names to reflect the woodsy, Adirondack theme of the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark. The names dovetail with the rustic charm of our property, ensuring for a unique and memorable stay for skiers and snowboarders, fall foliage seekers and guests who visit The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom theme park between May and October.”
Other waterpark features include: the Tak-it-eesi-Creek, a themed adventure river with inflatable tubes; an activity play lagoon with access to the themed adventure river called Lott-a-watta-Bay; Tip-A-Kanu-Beach, a shallow activity pool designed specifically for children; Soakum Springs, a hot tub where guests can escape the harsh winter temperatures among inviting palm trees and sultry, tropical conditions; the Avalanche family raft ride that simulates a white water rafting adventure; and Glacier Run and Snow Shoe Falls, a pair of tube-shaped water slides that offers a thrilling ride through tunnels of loops and curls.
The Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark will be serviced by the Trapper’s Adirondack Grille, formerly the Adirondack Coach House restaurant, which will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Lodge will also feature a snack shop called the Birch Bark Grill, as well as a coffee cart appropriately named Coffee Corner.
The Mohican Ballroom, ideal for meetings, weddings and special events, will be located in the lower lobby of the hotel and will seat up to 300 patrons (the ballroom can be divided into three separate banquet rooms - the Iroquois, Huron and Algonquin). Three conference rooms have been named Old Hickory, Red Maple and Golden Birch. The facility will also contain the Star Light Arcade and two gift shops, Northwoods Traders and the Gitchee-Goomee Gift Shop, which will be located adjacent to the waterpark.
The décor of the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark will further reflect the hotel and waterpark’s beautifully scenic Adirondack setting. The hotel’s grand two-story lobby will be outfitted with rustic beams, two fireplaces and comfortable seating. Of the 200 suites, 180 one-room family suites will feature two Queen-beds, plus a pull out sofa or a bunk bed to accommodate up to six guests. The remaining twenty suites will each have two rooms and will accommodate a minimum of eight guests through a variety of room layouts.
The Lodge is offering a special, introductory rate of $189 per night for a limited number of four-person suites, subject to availability. The rate includes unlimited use of the indoor waterpark. The special offer is available through April 30, 2006, for a one-room family suite with two Queen-beds and a pull out sofa. Each of these suites can accommodate two extra guests for an additional $15 per person.
Source : Communiqué de presse
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El Toro roller coaster said to pack plenty of thrills
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The thrill ride, which incorporates the most daring features of the world’s best wooden roller coasters combined with the smooth speed of a steel coaster, will be the star of a newly themed area of the park, Plaza del Carnaval.
According to information provided by Six Flags, families with young children will explore adventures in the all-new Bugs Bunny National Park children’s area, featuring new rides and attractions designed just for them. Both new areas, including El Toro, are set to open next season.
“Classic design meets state-of-the-art thrills with our spectacular new wooden roller coaster,” said Rick McCurley, the park’s vice president and general manager. “As part of our multi-year expansion to a family destination, this massive coaster adventure will anchor a colorful newly themed area evoking the lively energy of Spanish-speaking regions of the world.”
El Toro’s design features a hybrid design including a classic “out and back” track with four fast-charging drops, multiple highly banked turns and a “twister” finale. El Toro will also deliver nine “airtime” opportunities, giving riders the thrill ride sensation of weightlessness, according to the press release.
At 181 feet tall, reaching 70 mph, El Toro will rank among the tallest and fastest wooden roller coasters in the world. Its 4,400 feet of track includes records for second tallest, fastest and longest drop of all wooden coasters in America and features the world’s steepest drop on a wooden roller coaster, 76 degrees.
El Toro will anchor the Plaza del Carnaval section along a scenic waterway.
This newly themed area will feature La Cocina restaurant offering authentic Mexican fare, plus an open-air, marketplace-style retail shop and a new, themed family ride. Plaza del Carnaval will also include one of the world’s rare, classic dual-track wooden roller coasters, Rolling Thunder, introduced in 1979.
Just around the corner, parents and their young children will explore Bugs Bunny National Park, an all-new, wilderness-themed children’s area. Families will enjoy the great outdoors with new rides, an interactive water play feature, plus a lakeside theater with a high-spirited show for children and a snack bar with lots of sweet treats.
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Six Flags Over Texas today announced a sweeping capital expansion project that will forever change the landscape of the 212-acre acre theme park and mark the largest capital expansion in the park's 45-year history!
In Spring 2006, Six Flags Over Texas will debut a phenomenal package of family rides that will give every Guest 10 new reasons to visit and 10 new reasons there'll be 10 times the fun at the best theme park in the Southwest!
"Remaining true to our tradition, the addition of 10 new family rides in 2006 represents a major commitment on the part of Six Flags Over Texas to keep delivering wholesome family fun, " said Steve Calloway, vice president and general manager. "Ten rides in one year is a huge investment. These new attractions provide a great ride experience to Guests of all ages and will be enjoyed by generations of families for years and years to come." This Texas-size expansion includes a host of the most innovative and exciting family rides in the industry. The new attractions will be located in different areas of the park, giving Guests a greater variety and the ability to maximize their visit to Six Flags Over Texas. Joining the ever-growing Six Flags Over Texas rides arsenal will be:
* Blackbird - Spread your wings and fly high in the sky as nine planes zip around an oval-shaped course. Each plane can accommodate up to four children or one adult and two children.
* La Fiesta de las Tazas - Spin around super fast or slow it down to savor the experience. This family favorite will leave Guests spinning with excitement.
* Rock-N-Rocket - Zip into orbit as the rocket and its 50 passengers make several exhilarating 360-degree loops before swinging back earthward for a gentle stop.
* Rodeo - True Texans love a good rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls alike can test their riding skills on these bucking bulls. Saddle up!
* Crazy Legs - Whirling, twirling fun for the whole family. This "crazy" ride moves in a circular fashion with gondolas that move in the opposite direction.
* Caddo Lake Barge - A high capacity family attraction, the Caddo Lake Barge features a unique combination of rocking motions and has received top awards from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
* Sidewinder - A ride with timeless popularity and commonly referred to as the "scrambler" received its original name from the way it looks while in operation, resembling scrambling eggs.
* Up, Up & Away - Experience a breathtaking view of the park while riding on unique hot air balloons. Up, up and away we go!
* Boot Scootin' - These boots are made for walkin' or in this case ridin'! Try these on for size in a one-of-a-kind interactive bouncing ride experience.
* Interactive Spray Ground - Loads of water fun for Guests of all ages. Another great place to cool off during those hot Texas summer months.
In Spring 2006, Six Flags Over Texas will debut a phenomenal package of family rides that will give every Guest 10 new reasons to visit and 10 new reasons there'll be 10 times the fun at the best theme park in the Southwest!
"Remaining true to our tradition, the addition of 10 new family rides in 2006 represents a major commitment on the part of Six Flags Over Texas to keep delivering wholesome family fun, " said Steve Calloway, vice president and general manager. "Ten rides in one year is a huge investment. These new attractions provide a great ride experience to Guests of all ages and will be enjoyed by generations of families for years and years to come." This Texas-size expansion includes a host of the most innovative and exciting family rides in the industry. The new attractions will be located in different areas of the park, giving Guests a greater variety and the ability to maximize their visit to Six Flags Over Texas. Joining the ever-growing Six Flags Over Texas rides arsenal will be:
* Blackbird - Spread your wings and fly high in the sky as nine planes zip around an oval-shaped course. Each plane can accommodate up to four children or one adult and two children.
* La Fiesta de las Tazas - Spin around super fast or slow it down to savor the experience. This family favorite will leave Guests spinning with excitement.
* Rock-N-Rocket - Zip into orbit as the rocket and its 50 passengers make several exhilarating 360-degree loops before swinging back earthward for a gentle stop.
* Rodeo - True Texans love a good rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls alike can test their riding skills on these bucking bulls. Saddle up!
* Crazy Legs - Whirling, twirling fun for the whole family. This "crazy" ride moves in a circular fashion with gondolas that move in the opposite direction.
* Caddo Lake Barge - A high capacity family attraction, the Caddo Lake Barge features a unique combination of rocking motions and has received top awards from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
* Sidewinder - A ride with timeless popularity and commonly referred to as the "scrambler" received its original name from the way it looks while in operation, resembling scrambling eggs.
* Up, Up & Away - Experience a breathtaking view of the park while riding on unique hot air balloons. Up, up and away we go!
* Boot Scootin' - These boots are made for walkin' or in this case ridin'! Try these on for size in a one-of-a-kind interactive bouncing ride experience.
* Interactive Spray Ground - Loads of water fun for Guests of all ages. Another great place to cool off during those hot Texas summer months.
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