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Annual Pass Program Launched; Enhancement Allows Use of Passes for 12 Months After Purchase

Darien Center, N.Y. ─ June 14, 2022 ─ Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of New York, today announced the introduction of the new Six Flags Annual Pass program. For the first time, with the purchase of a Six Flags Annual Pass, guests now have the opportunity to visit Six Flags parks for 12 months after purchase, providing more flexibility and value to experience the thrill, beautification and new modernization efforts of Six Flags like never before.

Darien Center, N.Y. - Six Flags Darien Lake will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the water park’s newest water slide, Wahoo Wave and the rebrand of our water park to Hurricane Harbor. Experience the 60-foot-tall addition that will rank as one of the tallest water rides in Hurricane Harbor. Following a six-story climb to the top of the tower Wahoo Wave riders will twist through a hairpin turn, followed by a corkscrew. Without warning, riders in four-person tubes will plunge down an unforgettable, three-story drop. This adrenaline-packed adventure will send riders into near-vertical motions to experience extended hang times and zero g-forces.

Old Forge, NY - Water Safari Resort including New York’s largest water theme park, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, are gearing up for opening day on Wednesday, June 15. With no changes in federal and state mandates, COVID restrictions are a concern of the past.  Team members are busy preparing for the season opening in all departments to welcome guests this summer. The weather is anticipated to be very conducive for water park enthusiasts according to Farmer’s Almanac, which is predicting New York and Northeast will have seasonably warm weather that is drier than normal.

Goshen Theme Park's First Full Season Will Offer New Events, Shows and Attractions Announcement Complements State's Efforts to Rebuild and Revitalize New York State's Tourism Industry 

LEGOLAND® New York Resort officially announces April 8^th as its opening date for the 2022 season 

Families can expect new attractions and experiences to be revealed throughout the year, including the debut of a new water playground, two new entertainment stages with brand-new shows, the first annual July 4^th Red, White & Boom celebration, a bigger Brick-or-Treat bash, and the first-ever Christmas Bricktacular

Now through February 28, families can book a multi-day spring vacation package starting at $179.99 per person!

Goshen, NY (January 26, 2022) – Another year of awesome is here! Today, LEGOLAND® New York Resort – with the help of a few clever kids – announced April 8^th as the official opening date for the 2022 season. Annual Pass, vacation package and single-day ticket holders will once again be able to enjoy incredible adventures throughout the Park’s seven LEGO® themed lands, including Brick Street, Bricktopia, LEGO® NINJAGO® World, LEGO Castle, LEGO City, MINILAND and LEGO Pirates.

Eight Terrifying Attractions Headline This Year’s Event

2022 Season Passes Now Available

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Darien Center, N.Y. — September 9, 2021 — Six Flags Darien Lake, The Thrill Capital of New York, will unleash the biggest, most spine-chilling Fright Fest® yet this fall. This signature event brings Thrills by Day with Trick-or-Treat trails and family-friendly activities, and Fright by Night, featuring four eerie mazes and four blood-curdling scare zones, along with ominous, roaming zombies straight out of a nightmare.

Festive Holiday Light Event Runs November 18 through January 2, 2022.

Season Passes Are Now Available.

Magic of Lights Photos & Video

Darien Center, N.Y. (August 24, 2021) — Six Flags Darien Lake, The Thrill Capital of New York, is excited to announce an all-NEW Holiday tradition, the Magic of Lights drive-through experience. The theme park will be all decked out and shining bright this holiday season from November 18 through January 2, 2022. This 1.25-mile magical route winds guests through the park and campground from the comfort and warmth of their own cars. and will be overflowing with spectacular lighting displays that bring favorite holiday themes and characters to life.

The Only Major Theme Park to Open in the North East in 40 years!

Orange County, N.Y. (July 9, 2021) – The Orange County Tourism & Film team is incredibly excited to share that LEGOLAND® New York Resort is officially open for fun. The 150-acre park is located in Goshen, New York.

“We are thrilled that LEGOLAND® New York Resort is officially open to all! said Orange County Tourism Director Amanda Dana. “LEGOLAND® New York Resort will not only benefit Orange County, but it will have a tremendous economic benefit in the Hudson Valley region and the entirety of New York. I know I can’t wait to go explore LEGOLAND® New York Resort!”…

Annual Pass holders are welcome to experience six of LEGOLAND® New York Resort’s seven themed lands

Single-day tickets will be sold at a reduced price of $49.99

Preview period is the next step in LEGOLAND New York Resort’s phased opening

Pass and ticket holders can reserve a day to visit via online Booking Portal

Annual pass holders receive 48-hour priority booking access beginning May 19, with all others able to book beginning May 21

More information about the final phase of the Resort’s summer opening will be released in the coming weeks

Goshen, NY (May 19, 2021) – LEGOLAND® New York Resort is open for previews beginning May 29, 2021, welcoming devoted fans to share in the next step in the theme park’s much-anticipated opening this summer. During this stage of LEGOLAND New York’s phased opening, Annual Pass and single-day ticket holders will be able to enjoy six of the Resort’s seven themed lands: Brick Street, Bricktopia, LEGO® City, LEGO® Castle, LEGO® NINJAGO® World and MINILAND. The final land, LEGO® Pirates, will open later this summer, as will LEGOLAND® Hotel.

Industry Veteran Mark Kane Assumes Role as Park Opens for the 2021 Season

Darien Center, N.Y. (April 30, 2021) — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, today announced that Mark Kane has been named park president of the company’s Buffalo, New York-based, Six Flags Darien Lake. Kane succeeds Chris Thorpe who was promoted to a new role of regional vice president after more than 10 years at the helm. Kane most recently served as a park president in the company’s International Development Division.