robbalvey Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) NEW in 2018: Bigger, better and wetter Wahoo River UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six Flags America, The Nation’s Capital of Thrills, today announced that it will debut Wahoo River, an all-new action-packed river adventure, in its water park for the 2018 season. “Six Flags is recognized for its unparalleled collection of the most innovative rides and attractions in the industry. Wahoo River boasts a myriad of unique water features and will be the new centerpiece of our water park,” said Park President Rick Howarth. “Every year we add new attractions, like this season’s Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth ride. With the new Wahoo River, our guests will have yet another amazing experience they can enjoy together as a family and one more great reason to visit Six Flags America.” The park’s existing Castaway Creek will be completely removed and replaced with the Bigger, Better and Wetter Wahoo River. Park guests will be thrilled with major enhancements such as a faster current, immersive rockwork theming, huge waterfalls, and tons of interactive, splashing thrills around every turn. Wahoo River will be 33% wider and over 40% longer than Castaway Creek. The new attraction will include significant upgrades such as a zero depth entry that will make it convenient for guests of all ages to slip into the cool water with inflatable tubes. Friends and family members will have a blast as they float along the river, encountering wall sprayers, aqua archways, tippy water cones and a new wave generator. The journey continues under graceful water arches spanning the entire width of the river—as guests find even more surprises behind the rock waterfall, through the leaky pipes and under the leaky bridge waterworks. Wahoo River highlights include: - Up to 18 feet wide; 33% wider and 40% longer; - Seven different water action zones with sprays, geysers, waves, waterfalls, leaky pipes, aqua arches and bucket dumps; - A wave generator that pulses waves every few seconds propelling guests down the water channel; - Colorful buckets dropping gallons of refreshing water from above; and - Nearly 2,500 feet of new deck space with hundreds of deck chairs. In 2018, Six Flags America debuts the all-new Wahoo River! Wahoo River will be the new centerpiece of Hurricane Harbor Water Park, with a faster current and an endless array of watery surprises. All-new themed adventure river The all-new Wahoo River will immerse you in splash-filled fun and exciting watery surprises around every bend. It will quickly become a family favorite place to play! Seven different water action zones Water arches, sprays, geysers, surging waves, waterfalls, leaky pipes and dumping buckets will offer thrilling watery fun. Edited August 31, 2017 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm kinda confused why someone would waste their time teasing just to add something this miniscule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 ^You really shouldn't be... Death (the Grim Reaper) is the ultimate troll... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliHorton Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Eh. This is the one announcement I"m a bit disappointed by. Oh well! This will still be a great addition! It will be a great family attraction and it will add to the water park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Hahaha I was looking forward to watching this thread crash and burn. Better luck next year guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 They could've at least put in King Chaos. I used to reject the fact that SFA is the ignored park in the chain but it really is. This will probably hurt their income as you can't really market a Lazy River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterAuditor Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I knew not to get my hopes up on those RMC Roar rumors, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I knew not to get my hopes up on those RMC Roar rumors, Nobody was really expecting that to happen. It was more of a last minute pipe dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Considering the current lazy river appears to be the smallest/shortest I've seen in a park this size, it looks like a great addition with all the added features. I'm sure it will help with capacity come next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Considering the current lazy river appears to be the smallest/shortest I've seen in a park this size, it looks like a great addition with all the added features. I'm sure it will help with capacity come next summer. The GP won't even know the difference. Does any other Six Flags have one of these interactive rivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 This is an upgrade I wouldn't mind having at HH here in Arlington, TX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayj Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think if they did no teasing I wouldn't be disappointed. This is probably the worst addition since 2011 lol. They could've at least included a slide or flat ride with it. Looks like I'll be spending most of my time at KD next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think if they did no teasing I wouldn't be disappointed.They could've at least included a slide or flat ride with it.. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayj Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Idk what's more annoying, the "world-record breaking" rides or Harley Quinn being used 300 times like joker last year. I know this is six flags but cmon this is getting ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArundelHigh Coasters Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Waking up to the worst news ever . I seriously expected something a little exciting, even if not RMC Roar, like wtf? With the initial rumors that we would be receiving V2, to rumors of RMC Roar, this was one of the biggest let downs ever. Don't get me wrong, this is a needed upgrade and it's good to see Six Flags renovate the water park tremendously in the last few years. I just feel like this was such a huge let down. That being said, I have a prediction that the other grim reaper stops might be teasers pointing to other future additions at SFA. And since Roar was one of them, maybe we will see it RMC'd in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Waking up to the worst news ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm starting to warm up to this now. It's possible that they could completely update the leisure pool area by replacing the old slide with new ones. Based off of my experience with the fast lazy river at Volcano Bay, this should be fun if Six Flags isn't cheap about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm starting to warm up to this now. It's possible that they could completely update the leisure pool area by replacing the old slide with new ones. Based off of my experience with the fast lazy river at Volcano Bay, this should be fun if Six Flags isn't cheap about it. I wouldn't expect anywhere close to the speed/intensity of Fearless River at Volcano Bay and with regards to the activity pool, there's a decent chance that the added length of the river plus the new deck space for lounging could all take over the area currently occupied by the activity pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACoasterdude Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Once again, SFA gets an addition to the water park when it really needs a new coaster or Roar to be RMC'd. Can't say I am totally surprised! SFA really is the red headed step child of Six Flags. I have already decided I will not be renewing my SF membership for 2018 (unless they offer me a hell of a deal when I call to cancel later today) and honestly see no reason to visit SFA for the foreseeable future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 "We pay $5 a month and we deserve the best!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Once again, SFA gets an addition to the water park when it really needs a new coaster or Roar to be RMC'd. Can't say I am totally surprised! SFA really is the red headed step child of Six Flags. I have already decided I will not be renewing my SF membership for 2018 (unless they offer me a hell of a deal when I call to cancel later today) and honestly see no reason to visit SFA for the foreseeable future! It's like 50 bucks for a season pass, that's like the cost of 2 real imax movies near me lol sometimes you have to keep your expectations at a realistic level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCHeadache Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Somewhat relieved Roar isn't getting RMC'd just after they put in the effort and got it running really well this year. With this addition to the water park, it looks like Hurricane Harbor here is pulling ahead of Soak City at Kings Dominion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Guys! Don't worry! In 2038 you'll get 2018's World's Largest Super Loop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayj Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Once again, SFA gets an addition to the water park when it really needs a new coaster or Roar to be RMC'd. Can't say I am totally surprised! SFA really is the red headed step child of Six Flags. I have already decided I will not be renewing my SF membership for 2018 (unless they offer me a hell of a deal when I call to cancel later today) and honestly see no reason to visit SFA for the foreseeable future! im canceling mine too. This would be a fine addition if it included something else with it, like a Gotham city retheme. But I'll buy a season pass once a new coaster gets added. You eventually get tired of riding the same rides for 2 hours and then nothing else to do, very tedious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 To those of you getting rid of your season passes, think about it like this. •We are actually getting something while Dorney and MIA will actually get nothing at all. •We'll probably get a new restaraunt as they seem to add one every year. •It will be something to do when they close the Wave Pool for 30 minutes. •We missed out on the 4D clone. •It shows that Six Flags wants to put creative and innovative stuff into the park. No other Six Flags parks has one of these so it's something unique to our park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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