Is Darien Lake Removing Two MORE Rides???

Six Flags has quietly removed a slew of rides from different park websites, and this has led to the majority of people thinking they'll be removed. Darien Lake has removed two rides, those being Big Kahuna and Heave Ho. With removing older/high maintenance rides becoming a mainstay in the Six Flags chain, this had led me to believe there needs to be some major investments into Darien Lake's flat ride collection, soon rather than later.
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[@dgharet1210]

This park is in such a sad state. In the late 90s early 2000s the place seemed so full of excitement and life. Now they keep removing rides and not adding anything of value, and wonder why the park isn't performing well. I understand the park is in a weird location but it has a huge campground an on-site hotel and a concert venue that gets some big acts. Being a rochesterian it really sucks seeing this park dwindle away when it has sooo much potential

[@KIKoasterKid]

One sad thing is that the big kahuna was a water slide from Astroworld, it’s kinda iconic

[@sophiehanssel2017]

This park seriously needs a new Ferris wheel, at least the gondolas from the old one are being reused as Halloween props

[@theofficialgreenkane9645]

Darien Lakes glory years were 1996-2003. Every year a new ride was added. (Nightmare, Wave Pool, Mind Eraser, Superman, Boomerang, Twister, Shipwreck Falls, Tornado) That's also when it turned into Six Flags, added the concert pavilion & hotel. Business was booming.The park felt so alive. It was the popular place to be. We looked forward to the new attraction every summer. Nowadays, it's following in the same footsteps as Martin's Fantasy Island.

[@dbb2797]

It's ironic that in the 80s the worry was that Darien Lake would put Seabreeze in Rochester out of business. Now Seabreeze is cruising along marketing itself as the classic family park while Darien Lake tries to define what it really is.

[@DJG094]

I wonder why Darien Lake is so low on the priority list for SF, since I honestly think the location has incredible potential. I agree that ride removal is an issue. I also think that Darien Lake could benefit from improving their coaster lineup in some way, and perhaps actually not make another clone. The best rides there are ROS, Tantrum, and Viper, none of which particularly stand out when compared with the lineups of other parks. Don’t get me wrong, they’re great rides, but I feel as if Darien Lake should have something better going for it. Only re-tracking a single section of Predator also isn’t much help.

[@shaunwatson6996]

For the prices they now charge (I’ve heard there is a parking charge for day use park go-ers) they have to improve the park. Especially with more family rides and maybe a top of the line thrill ride. I love it there for the camping and nostalgia. But gutting the Ferris wheel was a big blow to me. That’s been an icon for the park. And the lazer light show. It doesn’t make any sense why they got rid of that. It keeps people spending money in the park till the very end. I’m Canadian, but if I won your powerBall I’d invest 3/4 of it into Darien Lake and bring it back to the golden era of the 90’s. thanks for the videos. Really.

[@porcelainthunder2213]

Arrows dont really have a definative service life. Some arrows are well over 40 years old (closer to 50) and are in great shape. They get torn down strictly to make room for something else. Parts are available through S&S, who bought the patents and operations of Arrow.

[@COASTER_CHASER_1]

i think what hurts Darien Lake the most right now is not officially being owned by Six Flags.this could also be why they haven't rethemed back to DC. this could also mean that others besides Six Flags might have some say in what stays and what goes.

[@bufbandit39]

Don't forget about UFO and ranger. My favs.

[@animetalku269]

They did bring back the laser light show for the over night stayers this year

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

At least Six Flags is kind of keeping flat rides that don’t exist at other parks anymore like Twister at Six Flags Great Adventure that surprisingly runs pretty good and consistently

[@Loopyguy]

The park just needs new blood. So much land with lots of potential. The park can probably be bought for a song and turned into a concerto by someone needing to expand into a new market even if it is an international brand. Some solid theming could make this place a refreshed destination.

[@average_keto_guy]

Yes would love to see thoughts on add/remove.

[@jimthar17]

Corn Popper looks like a cool and unique ride. I hope they don't get rid of that one.

[@ttintagel]

I've always loved the assortment of family rides at Darien Lake. I'd hate to see any of them go.

[@Lucky_9705]

I would love to see something big from Vekoma come here

[@bigarainman]

IMO i think they should refurb ride of steel, viper, predator(full retrack not just sections), most of the older original flat rides. Then place coasters in the vacant spots or soon to be vacant spots. new coaster every 1-3 years. Replace less popular flat rides with new, more popular ones. Also there is so much unused camping land that could be utilized.

[@Kilbaneisking]

The park really needs some TLC. Fresh paint everywhere, retooling of the pathways to make getting to certain rides easier (looking at you Motocoaster). Replace some wheels on the coasters ( At least Predator is getting more Titan track this year so that's one win) . Add a copuple smaller flat rides. The park has a lot of potential if someone wanted to put money into it. It's just outside of a major city with Buffalo, it has a very nice campground and a major concert venue that constantly pulls very major tours every year. With a few new rides and some major park maintenance (seriously some repainting would go a very long way here) I feel this park could easily be a very good mid-tier six flags park.

[@555dking]

I haven’t been here since 2012. I was planning on going this year. Twister needed to go. I’m sad to see Grizzly Run go 😢