Top 15 Rides at Six Flags Darien Lake

[@flipflubduck]

A solid list. It's nice to see someone else think so highly of Predator. I admit I'm biased since it was my first "big" coaster but I always find time to get a lap or two on it during my Ride of Steel marath- I mean, visits to SFDL.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've had good rides if I avoid the wheel seats.

[@TheOstrichOrginization]

This park will always be one of my favorites. Viper was my first ride and I loved it

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@Kyle_Pizza]

Mine too.. I was 8-9...back then it was just Viper, Predator and i think Mind Eraser was the newest. I am sad seeing Grizzly run clips in this vid because that was there as well. It was shut down damn near every time I went there but did still get to experience it.

[@blank-pfp-e7]

I hated that ride.

[@wifidoorbellguy4351]

Its 😢sad they dont take better care of the attractions. My wife and I camped here 3x each summer when we were teenagers. When i see its condition now I could cry. So many great memories of this once beautiful park.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've enjoyed my visits, but it could use some TLC.

[@blank-pfp-e7]

Fr. It’s not great anymore. It used to be though.

[@Liight]

This is the only six flags ive been to but I love it. May be small and missing a lot of common six flags rides but i find it beautiful and love the line up. I also oddly liked the boomerang and especially mind eraser. I found both to be smooth and forceful, and i got no headbanging on mind eraser. Also hot take of mine, i prefer tantrum to ride of steel

[@CanobieCoaster]

It does have a bit of a different lineup.

[@Xmftplayz]

I got really bad headbang on viper

[@CoasterCountry.]

Boomerang was superfun although i hurt my neck pretty bad. Also, I may not agree with your hot take but i think it's respectable. Also it's the only SF i've been to! A bit (not too much but a bit) underrated. I just wish it had more money, it has so much potential with all it's land and being in the middle of nowhere.

[@maxhagenauer24]

Probably the 1st or 2nd most underated Six Flags park? It definitely has a collection of actually really good rides that not really any other 6 Flags parks have. A good boomerang, woodie, hyper, eurofighter, arrow looper, and even SLC. That is surprising for such a park. All they are missing is a drop tower, not an S&S one but a normal free fall one.

[@CanobieCoaster]

While the lineup is weaker than many Six Flags parks, it's still good.

[@travisvanalst4698]

Ehh…I feel like this park is rated just fine lol.

[@ndelli23]

I went for fright fest this year and missed out on a few rides. Tantrum was definitely a bummer to miss but it’s at least a reason to go back. I really enjoyed the park. Viper was a really pleasant surprise, I thought it was pretty smooth and a ton of fun. The near misses on the helix were really cool and I love hangtime on corkscrews, which is why I’m also an Anaconda fan. It’s my top ranked arrow looper at the moment, but there are a ton that I haven’t been on that would likely overtake it, especially Tennessee Tornado.

[@CanobieCoaster]

How are the night rides on their coasters?

[@ndelli23]

@@CanobieCoaster I really wish I got one on viper, Predator and Superman night rides were epic. I couldn’t stay late since I had to make the drive back to Philly the same night.

[@laurabilansky8155]

I grew up going here every summer, before it was a Six Flags. The Predator was my first grown-up rollercoaster, followed immediately by the Viper. I love both, but the Predator will always remain my favorite. Even that whiplash part!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Predator is riding well in recent years.

[@nostrul]

Even though it’s not a thrill ride, I still love the scrambler. It is so fun and it is one of the first things I go on every time.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a classic.

[@NotNineteenEggs]

Hello, I’ve been here before and this will always be my favorite six flags, the boomerang was my first ride and I love it

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a solid park.

[@skyguyismyguyr12turn]

Congratulations on 20,000 subscribers!!🥳🎊

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thank you!

[@justalittleskellyboy_]

Who else can just watch this channel for hours?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thank you for the support.

[@призрак999]

Great video! I was bummed out to hear that you got to the top of the ride of steal so fast though. My daughter is excited about riding it this year but we told her the best part is the slow travel to the top. 😂. Hope you’re having a good summer buddy.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I am. Hope you are too.

[@amusementscape]

The way I rank the coasters is 1. RoS 2. Viper 3. Tantrum 4. Moto Coaster 5. Predator 6. Boomerang 7. Mins Eraser Great video and I can see why you switched the order around!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Makes sense having Viper higher. I know a lot of enthusiasts love that ride more than me.

[@amusementscape]

@@CanobieCoaster yeah back has some good ejector on the first drop. All the inversions hit better there too. You really get dragged through the corkscrews as well. I’ve appreciated it a lot more the last two years

[@clairefunnell8481]

It's the closest Six Flags park near me. Do like the rides. Nice but I love Canada's Wonderland more.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I much prefer Wonderland too.

[@coasterconquistador2517]

Great video! Ride of steel has an odd layout, but it looks like a solid Intamin. This park has a solid lineup though, tantrum, predator, and Moto coaster all seem like decent supporting coasters.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is solid, just weaker than other Six Flags parks.

[@CoasterCountry.]

Motocoaster is especially fun! As it's only launch coaster, it goes faster than you think. It has some very fun turns and you always feel like you're gonna fall out (in a good way.) So yeah!

[@KatChanelb12]

I love your videos. But I do have a question about the predator, what do you mean riding a wheel seat? I always right in the very front to avoid a rest of the day headache

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wheel seat is the back of a car. On these seats, your butt is directly above the wheels, making it rougher. Compare that to the front row where your butt isn't over the wheels (your feet are).

[@grahamsmith8779]

Loved the coasters but had a few complaints, the mind eraser was closed for the 2024 season and the motocoaster is never running

[@CanobieCoaster]

Mind Eraser should return next year with upgraded trains at least.

[@ThousanWhite]

Mind Eraser > Flight Deck. They updated the train harnesses for Mind Eraser in 2022 and it's a lot more comfortable now.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Is the padding less bulky?

[@markvolpe2305]

My favorite flat rides are/were: Silver Bullet, and the old Crazy Quilts ride.

[@KatChanelb12]

Silver bullet is such a good ride!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Silver Bullet didn't ride as good as other enterprises for me.

[@CoasterCountry.]

I feel like Mind Eraser is actually underrated now. Last year, I banged my head around so much even more than on Raptor (Cedar Point). But now, I tried it again this year and it looked much safer, better and was much less shaky. I think SFDL did some serious repairs due to the bad rating. So I recommend most coaster enthusiasts to try it again. I'm not sure though, maybe I just had a good experience. Also, I do think Cannonball Run is slightly better than Mister Twister, but I think top 3 waterslides at SFDL are 3. Brain Drain (I hurt my back both times I rid it, although still fun.) 2. Wahoo Wave and 1. Tornado. As someone from Rochester, NY I have this as my home park so I know quite a bit about it, but also I'm new to the coaster community, so feel free to correct me in the replies. Thanks for reading!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I think Mind Eraser got the old train(s) from Six Flags New England and it supposedly runs better now.

[@CoasterCountry.]

@@CanobieCoaster It does definetly! I got shaken like 2 times when i rode it this year. It doesn't deserve all the hate (anymore.)

[@GomerJ]

I grew up about an hour away and used to go a few times every summer- probably haven’t been in over 15 years and incredibly I don’t recognize 75% of these. A shame Grizzly Run is gone. Glad to see Predator so high. Wooden coasters are underrated and it’s definitely a good one. Thought I had heard Ride of Steel had been shut down but glad that’s not the case.

[@CanobieCoaster]

There was an uncorroborated rumor about its removal years ago, but the park debunked that.

[@tazatom]

@CanobieCoaster Went there last year and all workers said log ride and grizzly bear were gone

[@mateoalvira3514]

Predator is still operating as is, and Mind Eraser is still operating with the old and standard Vekoma SLC trains. I would like those two coasters as how they currently run. I think those two coasters were considered by many to be rough rides. For you, imagine trying again to ride both. What do you think?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I like Predator now.

[@chrismrugala6696]

ive preformed here with the Eden Middle School band and we performed by the corkscrew section of the ride.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@mateoalvira3514]

Do you know the year or the years both the Vekoma SLC in Mind Eraser and the Vekoma boomerang originally opened at Darien Lake?

[@CanobieCoaster]

1997 and 1998

[@alexgeorge501]

i've been going to this park since 1997 and the Viper has always been my favorite coaster, they should add a new coaster where the vintage cars are located & new coaster in the old "theater" building next to viper+bring back the Loony Tunes+DC Comics theming to the park in future seasons (just my opinion of course).

[@CanobieCoaster]

That would be nice.

[@BoulderDashBoy]

Will you ever do a Darien lake review?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes, I aim to have it out for when they reopen for 2023.

[@mateoalvira3514]

At the park, I think some people found the rides on Viper, Boomerang, Predator, and Mind Eraser, rough. To ride them again, what would you think?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'd ride all but Mind Eraser again.

[@RitaBaumann]

The main attraction for Western New-Yorkers is the PAC and all the concerts there. Most of the times I have been there was because I was going to a concert and the park ticket was included.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It seems like a popular venue

[@mitchellries256]

I still think they need to give Predator the RMC treatment. Maybe the coaster doesn't need it as much as some people might say but the park as a whole needs them to do that as it would be a very beneficial addition for the future.

[@CanobieCoaster]

RMC treatment would make it the park's best ride.

[@CoasterCountry.]

Nahh i've imagined this. It would be super fun and beneficial, attracting more people.

[@Wallszsz]

Would you rather Six Flags New England or Six Flags Darien Lake. Both are fairly smaller and underrated parks. For me I personally love the one-two punch of Superman and Wicked Cyclone at SFNE.

[@CanobieCoaster]

New England. Better look and stronger top 2.

[@ScottyMania313]

I love how the motorcycles on Motocoaster have different colors. The kid in me would make sure to get the green one or the blue one, but not the red one or yellow one

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is fun.

[@mateoalvira3514]

all but Mind Eraser? If I ask you, why? What would you say, Canobie Coaster?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Mind Eraser is uncomfortable.

[@mateoalvira3514]

Imagine riding again a coaster at Six Flags Darien Lake that Canobie Coaster would say: This placement is contingent upon a ride in the front row. Up there, this coaster is fairly smooth and tolerable. But if you ride in a wheel seat, it has the potential to really rough you up. That allowed me to enjoy the ride's good layout. The first two-thirds have strong airtime and it's extra sweet because it's often paired with laterals. Few rides offer as many instances of laterals and airtime simultaneously. This is a good and underrated coaster that gets... A) too much love. B) too much hate. Assuming this is...

[@CanobieCoaster]

B, Predator

[@DaríoMuñózCercós]

What do you think? Would you like to ride Predator, Viper, Boomerang, and Mind Eraser again?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes to the first two.

[@mateoalvira3514]

What were the differences between "ok" and "bad" most enthusiasts said from those two coasters? What do you think? "ok" was said by referring to a fine ride, allowing them to apreciate the forces and intensity. "bad" was said by referring them to a brutally... A) smooth ride B) rough ride

[@CanobieCoaster]

Bad can be rough or boring.

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

Is the 6 flags brand kind of broke? Why wouldnt they tighten this place up?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Hopefully they get some more investment.

[@mrodog1319]

Mind earser is my favorite!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Definitely not my favorite. Too rough.

[@mateoalvira3514]

When both Mind Eraser and Boomerang originally opened at Darien Lake in 1997 and 1998, most people and enthusiasts said: Mind Eraser was... Boomerang was...

[@CanobieCoaster]

Mind Eraser was rough but Boomerang isn't too bad.

[@mateoalvira3514]

At Six Flags Darien Lake, what do you think about the ride on those coasters, Boomerang, Viper, and Predator?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'd ride them all again.

[@OnTheMapWithZack]

Mind Eraser would be either number 3 or 4 for me. I actually enjoy SLCs. T3 is my favorite!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wow, two hot takes.

[@brycecoaster6708]

What’s your career that enables the salary and ability to travel ? Thanks

[@CanobieCoaster]

Mechanical engineer. I do a lot of traveling to company sites, vendors, customers, and conferences.

[@brycecoaster6708]

@@CanobieCoaster interesting very much so and thanks we all love what you do for the community 🎢 . Is that common for that field to travel ? I’m currently a senior in HS

[@mateoalvira3514]

In terms of tolerable, some found both coasters tolerable, some didn't find them tolerable either, but most said... Boomerang was... Mind Eraser was...

[@CanobieCoaster]

Boomerang is fine. Mind Eraser is awful.

[@lukedeinzer8416]

I go here to ride ride of steel 20 times and predator tantrum and maybe viper once. I probably got over 200 rides on ride of steel in 2022

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@theMitchOtto]

I'm surprised predator was 2nd. That coaster beats you the hell up.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I find it tolerable after the work they did.

[@Lunor.Studios]

going there Saturday

[@CanobieCoaster]

Have fun!

[@Cat3465]

Fun Fact: This may be one of in not the rarest Six Flags park to lack a B&M coaster of any type

[@CanobieCoaster]

Not many parks in the chain are missing a B&M.

[@wifidoorbellguy4351]

I disagree with you just a bit about blast off. I found the drop to be much more intense than i thought it would be. Its my favorite non coaster ride at the park.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Glad you like it.

[@coreyw1784]

The predators seat belt was not even tightened and I asked for the guy to tighten it, but he just ignored me and left off. The Lap bar wasn’t helping either, it was 2 feet away from my stomach. I had to put my elbow on the lap bar to not fall out, and I swear if I had my hands up I would have fell out.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The lap bar is safe and won't come up during the ride.

[@coreyw1784]

@@CanobieCoaster no the seatbelt wasn’t tightened.

[@TCORV]

My least favorite right there has to be boomerang. It's a little too rough for me.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't mind this boomerang myself.

[@levikoch9291]

I got a concussion on the viper

[@CanobieCoaster]

Oh no! I have never had that happen.

[@jtwoolley]

nice

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@Weird._kid1]

It was this new roller coaster years ago Nd it just went up for 5 minutes and then went right down I was screaming and my brother was laughing

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@denone5327]

Moose on the Loose not being #1 invalidates every one of your videos ever. Just kidding. 😂

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lol

[@endseeker7198]

Just started the vid but the #1 attraction has to be Facination

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love that attraction, but I didn't include it since it isn't a ride.

[@DaríoMuñózCercós]

What do you think? Would you like to go to Six Flags Darien Lake again?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes

[@KateFrischholz]

I think third place should be boomerang and then predator and then Superman

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't have Boomerang as high, but it is fun.

[@DaríoMuñózCercós]

Do you know the word "disorienting"? What do you think? Do you know something disorienting at Six Flags Darien Lake?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Boomerang is.

[@Bitten87victim]

The fact that it said the boomerang was rough and my brother hates it bc its rough

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't find it that bad.

[@MrSir-wl5vx]

Didn't know it had 15 rides 😂

[@CanobieCoaster]

They have over double that.

[@MrSir-wl5vx]

Was sarcasm, it's my home park and I've rode just about everything. Guess I'm just salty they haven't given the park the love it deserves.😢

[@belateddrsteve]

Bring back Hook’s Lagoon!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't think they will unfortunately.

[@QuinnStewart-he5ej]

Me and my sister went on that ride and my parents

[@CanobieCoaster]

Which one?

[@daniscool8]

I’ve prob been on like 10 or so boomerangs and the Darien lake one is easily my lease favorite. Just terrible

[@CanobieCoaster]

I didn't think it's as bad as many.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Blasphemy! Moose on the Loose is the best ride in the park.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've had some rides where the audio was busted, which really hurts the experience.

[@TimothyFord-k4y]

Ride of steel

[@CanobieCoaster]

Great ride.

[@yankee5886]

I wouldn't trust any park as being considered safe, that's owned by a company with a reputation as six flags.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I feel safe there.

[@ibreathedojacat]

corfu is my closest darien lake

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've stayed there a few times.

[@ibreathedojacat]

@@CanobieCoaster ive never been but im exited to go this summer

[@ArrowLooper]

viper is easily 3rd in the park its criminal to put moto coaster and a fucking waterslide above it

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sorry, but it's my personal ranking.

[@mattyorshin]

I HATE SLC ALSO. been on to many and gotten to many headaches

[@CanobieCoaster]

Same.

[@jessicaj5089]

Are you kidding me mind eraser is a good ride keep your head back you won't have any head banging you don't live near darien lake so you need to move along bye bye

[@CanobieCoaster]

I tried keeping my head to the side, but it didn't work.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Imagine riding again those coasters at Six Flags Darien Lake: Predator Viper Mind Eraser Boomerang What would you think?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I like Predator and Viper. Boomerang is fine but it's a common clone.

[@Wetzel983]

Most of these rides have since been shut down. Went a day ago and it’s an embarrassment to the six flags brand! Rundown pile of crap!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I thought most of these are still open.

[@Wetzel983]

@@CanobieCoaster river rapids are gone and half the slides are not working. It’s opening weekend and I was extremely disappointed as I was excited based on this list alone! You did a great job, they did not!

[@tazatom]

​@CanobieCoaster Went there last year. They only pay life guards minimum wage and only had enough lifeguards in July for lazy river or water slides. The coasters didn't ride smooth and only had 1 cart going around. Overall it's pretty sad and two water slides were down because of pumps broken. They really need to put more money into darien lake and no new roller coasters in forever and depressing park to go to.