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Riptide Bay Debuts at Six Flags Great America

Update : 00:21 Published by François Mayné the 6 June 2011, New.
Double the funnel, double the fun! Take a swirl through Wipeout’s 400 feet of enclosed tubes down a 35 foot drop and two funnels.

Six Flags Great America unveils Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor, a massive 4-acre water park expansion. With the new addition, Hurricane Harbor will boast 20 acres and offer more slides and attractions than any other water park in the state.

Riptide Bay features four new daring slides with first-of-its-kind Skybox drops. Bombs away as the floor drops out from beneath you and you free-fall five stories into Dive Bomber ’s loop or speed down Mega Wedgie ’s 80 degree plunge. Race your friends and family on twin versions. New Riptide Bay features also include the only place to surf on Lake Michigan with Surf Rider , a 5-foot-wave surfing simulator, and Monsoon Lagoon , a 14,000 square foot activity pool complete with waterfalls and interactive spray elements. Families can splash through 400 feet of enclosed tubes in Wipeout, a doublefunnel raft slide, or relax in new luxury cabanas, a gift shop and tiki snack bar.

With the Riptide Bay expansion, Hurricane Harbor boasts 20 acres and offers more slides and attractions than any other water park in the state.

“Riptide Bay is the perfect addition to our park’s extensive collection of thrills. We expanded the water park due to popular demand, and are excited to provide guests of all ages with a variety of unique and thrilling slides and attractions, that can only be found at Six Flags Great America.” said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America Park President.

Hurricane Harbor opened in 2005. Construction on the Riptide Bay expansion began last fall. Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor is free with a season pass or park admission. 

Celebrating its 35th incredible year, Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with 14 heart-pounding roller coasters, a free 20-acre water park, spectacular shows, a nighttime illuminated parade and three children’s themed areas.

000 gallons of rushing water a minute.square foot activity pool complete with waterfalls and interactive spray elements.Make a splash in Monsoon Lagoon, a 14 000The new double-sided Surf Rider sends out 5 foot waves with 50

Riptide Bay Fact Sheet


Surf Rider - Double -Sided Surf Simulator
- A wave-in-a-box with 50,000 gallons of water flowing per minute
- Five foot waves with speeds up to 30 mph
- The double-sided feature allows two surfers at a time.
- Guests can surf for FREE. Lessons available for a nominal fee. 42” to body board. 52” to surf

Dive Bomber – Free-Fall Looping Slides
- First SuperLoop slides with a Skybox launching capsule in North America
-Bombs away as the floor drops out from beneath you and you free-fall 5 stories into a looping slide.
-Travel speeds up to at 40 mph down 5 stories. 
- Clear tubes allow spectators to see riders shoot down the slide.
- Race a friend on twin versions of Dive Bomber. 48” min height.

Mega Wedgie – Free-Fall Speed Slides
- World’s first FreeFall slides with a Skybox launching capsule
- Count to 3 inside Mega Wedgie’s launching capsule and feel the trap-style door beneath your feet drop
- Shoot down the five story, 80 degree plunge at 40 mph
- Race a friend on twin versions of Mega Wedgie. 48” min height.

Wipeout – Double-Funnel Family Raft Slide
- First outdoor slide of its kind in North America
- A high-intensity slide that takes groups of 2-4 swirling on a raft through tight turns and two funnels. 
- Speed through 400 feet of enclosed tubes and plummet down a 35 foot drop. 48” min height.

Monsoon Lagoon – Family Activity Pool
- Relax and play with the whole family in this 14,000 square foot pool featuring a
rockscaped waterfall and 7 spray columns.
 
5 o’clock Phil’s – Tiki Snack Bar 
- Serving tropical drinks & snacks with outdoor seating

High Tide – Retail Store
- Featuring swimming apparel & souvenirs

Bombs away as the floor drops out from beneath you and you free-fall five stories down Mega Wedgie’s 80 degree plunge.


Click-here to visit the website of Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor, Six Flags America.
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