Six Flags Darien Lake, New York
How We Rate It:
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Trip Reports & Reviews
On-Site Lodging
The Park has two on-site lodging locations:
Lodge on the Lake - This is Darrien Lakes on site hotel. There are many rooms to accommodate families of all sizes. There is also a snack bar in the lobby and a outdoor heated seasonal pool right on the edge of the lake. The park is within walking distance of the amusement park.
Campground - The Campground is situated adjacent to the park and is separated from the amusement park by the lake. It offers tent sites, full hook up sites and cabins that are conveniently located within walking distance to the park.
Rollercoasters:
Boomerang
The ride ascends 125ft before plunging the rider into a cobra roll inversion and a vertical loop. Then, it goes up another lift and repeats the entire experience in reverse.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 4/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Park Tip: This ride does not have the best capacity. It is advised to hit this ride at the beginning of your day.
Mind Eraser
The Minderaser is a suspended looping roller coaster that stands 109ft and goes through 5 inversions with a top speed of 50mph.
Rider Height Req: 52in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 2/10
Park Tip: Please note that not all riders may fit in the rides' over-the-shoulder restraint configuration. The capacity on this ride is super slow, one of the worse in the park. It is best to hit this ride at the beginning of the day.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 3/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Motor Coaster
The Motor-Coaster is a unique ride with motor cycle style coaster seats with a launch of up to 38mph on its 1,198 ft of twisted track.
Park Tip: The operational throughput of this ride is average. The configuration of boarding the train is a bit confusing. The straddle motor cycle restraint may not accommodate all riders.
Predator
The Predator rollercoaster is a towering 95ft tall ride that covers a distance of 3400ft and attains a maximum speed of 50 mph. It features trains and was previously known for its roughness, but has since been improved with Great Coaster International's new steel titan track in certain sections, resulting in a much smoother ride.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 3/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Park Tip: As always on wooden rollercoasters, the backset will give the greater amount of air time, but it will be significantly rougher. This ride also opens later in the day. Typically round noon.
Ride of Steel
The flagship rollercoaster of the park is the Ride of Steel, which is a hypercoaster that stands at 208ft and can reach speeds of up to 73mph. Its layout includes several air time hills that make it a thrilling ride.
Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Park Tip: Due to lap bar restraints, not all rides over 225 pounds will be able to ride. Also the line gets long due to limited capacity so this is a good one to hit at the beginning of the day.
Tantrum
Tantrum is a steel roller coaster that stands at 98ft tall and features a steep 97-degree drop, 3 rapid inversions, and a maximum speed of 52mph.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Park Tip: Due to lap bar restraints, not all rides over 230 pounds will be able to ride. Also the line gets long due to limited capacity so this is a good one to hit at the beginning of the day.
Viper
The Viper is a steel roller coaster that stands at 121ft tall and features 5 inversions, a tunnel, and a maximum speed of 50mph.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 4/5
Ride Operations: 4/10
Park Tip: This Rides Capacity is not great. We suggest heading to this ride as soon as possible during your visit.
Hoot 'n' Holler
Rider Height Req: 42in Tall
Scream Scale: 2/5
Ride Operations: 6/10