2009 Thrill Rides
OCC Motocoaster
Launches guests from zero to 40 mph in three seconds. Riders will ricochet around figure eights and turn on a dime as they swoop over 1,100 feet of track on this gnarly coaster. Must be taller than 48” and have upper body control, two legs and complete use of at least one hand.
Boomerang
Blasts guests forward through loops and turns, and then when you think it’s over, experience the thrills backward. Must be taller than 48” and have upper body control.
Mind Eraser
This coaster is the only suspended looping coaster in New York State. Must be taller than 52” and shorter than 80.” Must have upper body control.
Predator
It is the tallest wooden coaster in New York State and one of the top wooden roller coasters in the world. Must be 48” or taller and have upper body control, two legs and complete use of at least one hand.
Ranger
A spaceship-like ride that takes you into a 360-degree orbit. Must be 54" tall.
Ride of Steel
One of the tallest coasters east of the Mississippi, climbing approximately 208 feet and reaching speeds in excess of 70 mph. Must be 54" or taller. Guests who are 76" and above or with certain body proportions may not be able to ride. Please use the test seat outside the station house line.
Skycoaster*
Riders control their own fate by pulling the rip cord and initiating a 180-foot power flight, which takes guests on a thrill of a lifetime! Experience weightlessness, and speeds of more than 60 mph. Must be at least 42" tall.
Slingshot
A reverse bungee that catapults you to nearly 300 feet in the air and at speeds in excess of 80 mph. Must be 44” tall and have a combined weight of at least 110 lbs.
Twister
This ride will make you flip, dive, and rotate crazily forward and backward! Must be at least 55" and under 77".
UFO
A gravity-defying 360-degree spin ride. Must be at least 60" tall.
Viper
This was the first coaster in the world to loop riders upside down five times. Must be at least 48” tall.
2012 Family Rides
Bear Valley Bumper Cars
Bear Valley Bumper Cars are fun for the whole family.
Height Restrictions: Must be at least 42″. Must be at least 48″ to drive.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guest must have upper body control and step up/down to ride. Ride has front and back forces, side to side forces, impact from all sides.
Boat Docks – Midway Marina*
Enjoy a relaxing spin around Fun Lake in a paddle boat or personal kayak!
Height Restrictions: Must be taller than 48″ or must ride with a responsible adult.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must have full body control and must step up and down to ride. Life vests are available.
Corn Popper
Spin around and around in one of our classic family rides!
Height Restrictions: Must be taller than 48″ or ride with a responsible adult.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must be able to sit unassisted. Ride has tip to bottom forces and side to side forces. Do not ride if you get motion sickness.
Giant Wheel
Giant Wheel climbs riders 165 feet above the park. It’s the second tallest wheel in North America.
Height Restrictions: Must be 42″ tall or accompanied by a responsible adult 54″ or taller.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Must have upper body control. Do not ride if you are afraid of heights or get motion sickness.
Grande Carousel
Grande Carousel is a relaxing ride for children and adults.
Height Restrictions: Must be 36″ tall or accompanied by a responsible adult 54″ or taller.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must have upper body control and hold poles. Ride has front and back forces, side to side forces, top to bottom forces, elevated ride units. Do not ride if you get motion sickness.
Haymaker
Haymaker is a classic spin ride.
Height Restrictions: Must be 42″ tall to ride.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must have upper body control to ride.
Lasso
Lasso soars high above the air in these spectacular swings.
Height Restrictions: Must be at least 48″ tall.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must have upper body control to ride. Do not ride if you are afraid of heights or get motion sickness.
Pirate
Pirate is a ship ride that swings back and forth in a pendulum motion.
Height Restrictions: Must be taller than 39″, guests 39″ – 48″ must sit in the middle and ride with a responsible adult.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must have upper body control and step up and down to ride. Do not ride if you get motion sickness.
Grand Prix Speedway*
Buckle up for high-speed action on Grand Prix Speedway.
Height Restrictions: Must be taller than 40″ to ride, driver must be taller than 58″.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must have upper body control and step up and down to ride. Ride has impact from all sides, front to back forces and side to side forces.
Raging Seas
Get tossed in the tempest of Raging Seas as it twists while it turns.
Height Restrictions: Must be taller than 36″, guests 39″-48″ must ride with a responsible adult.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must be able to sit unassisted to ride. Ride has strong spinning motion. Do not ride if you get motion sickness.
Rock Wall
Race to the top of our Rock Wall.
Height Restrictions: Must be taller than 36″.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Ride has top to bottom forces. Do not climb if you are afraid of heights.
Scrambler
Scrambler is another spinning classic.
Height Restrictions: Must be 48″ tall or 36″-48″ and accompanied by a responsible adult that is over 54″.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guest must be able to sit unassisted to ride. Do not ride if you get motion sickness.
Silver Bullet
Silver Bullet is an upside down, 360-degree spinning ride.
Height Restrictions: Must be 48″ or taller and shorter than 77″.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must be able to sit unassisted to ride. Do not ride if you get motion sickness.
Sleighride
Sleighride spins guests up and over snow-capped “hills.”
Height Restrictions: Must be 48″ tall or accompanied by a responsible adult over 54″ and under 76″ tall.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Ride has steep ramps and swinging ride units. Do not ride if you get motion sickness.
Tin Lizzy’s
Tin Lizzy’s are gas-powered antique cars.
Height Restrictions: Must be 48″ tall or accompanied by a responsible adult over 54″.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guest must have full body control to ride.
* Extra-charge attraction
2012 Kids Rides
Adventure Isle and Tiny Trio
All children must be 36″ tall to ride alone. Children under 36″ tall must be able to sit up by themselves, securely hold on and be accompanied by a guest that is capable of assisting the child with safety regulations. Depending on the time of season, these rides may operate in rotations.
Barrels of Fun
A children’s Ferris wheel that is a mild ride, circles around and makes frequent stops.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride. Guests under 36″ tall may ride if accompanied by a responsible adult. Guests over 54″ tall may ride if accompanied by a child under 54″ tall.
Cautions & Special Requirements: All children must be able to sit up on their own and hold on. Hand-held infants are not permitted. You must step up and down to ride.
BMX Motocross
A motorcycle experience that is a mild ride, circles around and is slow moving.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 48″ tall to ride. Hand-held infants are not permitted.
Cautions & Special Requirements: You must have full body control and step up and down to ride.
Brain Teaser
A miniature roller coaster with twists, turns and gentle drops. This coaster travels at a low speed along an oval track.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall under 54″ tall to ride. Hand-held infants are not permitted.
Cautions & Special Requirements: You must have upper body control. Caution: This ride has side to side forces and top to bottom forces.
Critter Chase
A circular and gentle ride with moderate up and down forces throughout operation.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride. Guests under 36″ tall may ride if accompanied by a responsible adult. Guests over 54″ tall may ride if accompanied by a child under 54″ tall.
Cautions & Special Requirements: All children must be able to sit up on their own and hold on. Hand-held infants are not permitted. You must step up and down to ride.
Darien Lake Express
A children’s train ride that slowly moves around the track with gentle turns. The train rides on a flat track with mild turns on a figure eight path.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride. Guests under 36″ tall may ride if accompanied by a responsible adult sitting next to them. Guests over 54″ tall may ride if accompanied by a child under 54″ tall.
Cautions & Special Requirements: All children must be able to sit up on their own and hold on. Hand-held infants are not permitted. Guests must have upper body control to ride. Must step up and down to ride. Ride has front to back forces, side to side forces, top to bottom forces.
Dipsy Diver
A thrilling submarine ride that lifts the riders in a circular path and then reverses itself.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride. Guests under 36″ tall may ride if accompanied by a responsible adult. Guests over 54″ tall may ride if accompanied by a child under 54″ tall.
Cautions & Special Requirements: All children must be able to sit up on their own and hold on. Hand-held infants are not permitted. Guests must have upper body control to ride. Must step up and down to ride. Ride has front to back and top to bottom forces.
Dodgems
A children’s version of the bumper cars with a moderate side-to-side and front-to-back motion.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Hand-held infants are not permitted. Guests must have full body control to ride. Ride has front to back forces and side to side forces.
Monster Trucks
Miniature trucks children can ride with gentle turns.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride. Guests under 36″ tall may ride if accompanied by a responsible adult. Guests over 54″ tall may ride if accompanied by a child under 54″ tall.
Cautions & Special Requirements: All children must be able to sit up on their own and hold on. Hand-held infants are not permitted. Guests must step up and down to ride.
Runaway Railway
A children’s train ride with a flat track and mild turns powered by the rider.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Hand-held infants are not permitted. Guests must have upper body control to ride.
Twisty Tubs
A gentle and circular ride that is a smaller version of the Tea Cups.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride. Guests under 36″ tall may ride if accompanied by a responsible adult. Guests over 54″ tall may ride if accompanied by a child under 54″ tall.
Cautions & Special Requirements: All children must be able to sit up on their own and hold on. Hand-held infants are not permitted. Guests must have upper body control to ride. Ride has side to side forces. Do not ride if you get motion sickness.
Weather Balloons
A slow moving circular ride with spinning gondolas and frequent motions.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride. Guests under 36″ tall may ride if accompanied by a responsible adult.Guests over 54″ tall may ride if accompanied by a child under 54″ tall.
Cautions & Special Requirements: All children must be able to sit up on their own and hold on. Hand-held infants are not permitted. Ride has side to side forces. Do not ride if you get motion sickness.
Whirlwind
A relaxing children’s ride that suspends riders mid-air and travels along a circular path.
Height Restrictions: Guests must be at least 36″ tall and under 54″ tall to ride.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Hand-held infants are not permitted. Guests must have upper body control to ride.
2012 Water Rides
Grizzly Run
Grizzly Run is a roaring river rapids adventure.
Height Restrictions: Must be 42″ tall or accompanied by a responsible adult 54″ or taller.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must have upper body control, must step up and down to ride. Ride has front to back forces, side to side forces and rider will get wet.
Shipwreck Falls
Shipwreck Falls takes riders on a breathtaking plunge over a 50-foot waterfall that creates a 20-foot wave!
Height Restrictions: Must be 42″ tall to ride.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Guests must have upper body control to ride. Ride has top to bottom forces, difficult to evacuate because of high catwalks and rider will get wet.
Thunder Rapids
Thunder Rapids is a log ride with two drops, a tunnel and splash zones.
Height Restrictions: Must be 48″ tall or accompanied by a responsible adult.
Cautions & Special Requirements: Rider must have upper body control. Ride has front to back forces, is difficult to evacuate because of high catwalks and rider may get wet.