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Six Flags America

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Six Flags America

Six Flags America is a decommissionined 131-acre (53 ha) amusement park in Woodmore, Maryland, United States. Owned by Six Flags, it was located near Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. It had a water park named Hurricane Harbor Maryland. Founded as a wildlife center in 1974 by Ross Perot, ABC television operated the park as a drive-through safari called The Largo Wildlife Preserve, from 1974 until its closure in 1978. The property was bought by Jim Fowler's Wild Kingdom; thereafter, the site was gradually converted from a wildlife preserve into a theme park named Wild World. In 1992, the park was renamed Adventure World after being acquired by Premier Parks. The park was rebranded as the tenth Six Flags park, after Premier Parks acquired Six Flags Inc., and adopted its name in 1999; the name-change to Six Flags America—and all associated IP and theming—was unveiled for the park's 1999 operating season. The "America" in the park's name was chosen due to the park's close proximity to the U.S. capital; the park's entry plaza and "promenade" also featured colonial-era architecture and related theming of Colonial Maryland. Six Flags announced on May 1, 2025, that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor Maryland would close permanently at the end of the 2025 season. The water park permanently closed on September 6, and Six Flags America permanently closed on November 2, 2025.

Infobox

Location
Woodmore, Maryland, U.S.
Coordinates
mw- 38°54′22″N 76°46′21″W / 38.90611°N 76.77250°W / 38.90611; -76.77250
Status
Defunct
Opened
July 15, 1974; 51 years ago (1974-07-15)
Closed
November 2, 2025; 38 days ago (2025-11-02)
Owner
mw- ABC Attractions (1974–1978) Jim Fowler (1978–1980) Wild World (1980–1992) Premier Parks (1992–1998) Six Flags (1998–2025)
Area
523 acres (212 ha) (131 acres (53 ha) used for park operations)
Total
28 (as of November 2, 2025)
Roller coasters
8
Website
www.sixflags.com/america (archived)

Tables

· Final attractions › Roller coasters
Firebird
Firebird
Ride Name
Firebird
Picture
Opened
2012
Manufacturer
Bolliger & Mabillard
Ride Type
Floorless Coaster
Location
Chesapeake
Rating
5
Notes
Relocated from Six Flags Great America, where it was known as Iron Wolf and opened in 1990. Formerly known as Apocalypse: The Last Stand from 2012 to 2018, when the ride was converted from a stand-up coaster to a floorless coaster.
Great Chase
Great Chase
Ride Name
Great Chase
Picture
Opened
1999
Manufacturer
Zamperla
Ride Type
Family Gravity Coaster
Location
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Rating
3
Notes
A family coaster themed to Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.
The Joker's Jinx
The Joker's Jinx
Ride Name
The Joker's Jinx
Picture
Opened
1999
Manufacturer
Premier Rides
Ride Type
LIM Spaghetti Bowl Coaster
Location
Gotham City
Rating
5
Notes
Similar layout to Flight of Fear coasters at Kings Island and Kings Dominion, and Poltergeist at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
Professor Screamore's SkyWinder
Professor Screamore's SkyWinder
Ride Name
Professor Screamore's SkyWinder
Picture
Opened
1995
Manufacturer
Vekoma
Ride Type
Suspended Looping Coaster
Location
Steamtown
Rating
5
Notes
The first "Mind Eraser"; Vekoma built 27 Suspended Looping Coaster with the same Layout. Formerly known as Mind Eraser
Ragin' Cajun
Ragin' Cajun
Ride Name
Ragin' Cajun
Picture
Opened
2014
Manufacturer
Reverchon
Ride Type
Spinning Coaster / Original
Location
Mardi Gras
Rating
3
Notes
Relocated Ragin' Cajun coaster from Six Flags Great America on the site of Two-Face and Python.
Roar
Roar
Ride Name
Roar
Picture
Opened
1998
Manufacturer
Great Coasters International
Ride Type
Wooden sit down
Location
Chesapeake
Rating
5
Notes
The first "Roar"; had one duplicate at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Superman:Ride of Steel
Superman:Ride of Steel
Ride Name
Superman:Ride of Steel
Picture
Opened
2000
Manufacturer
Intamin
Ride Type
Megacoaster
Location
Gotham City
Rating
5
Notes
Mirror image of Ride of Steel coaster at Six Flags Darien Lake.
The Wild One
The Wild One
Ride Name
The Wild One
Picture
Opened
1986
Manufacturer
Dinn Corporation
Ride Type
Wooden
Location
Mardi Gras
Rating
5
Notes
Relocated from Paragon Park in Hull, Massachusetts as Giant Coaster. Originally built in 1917.
Ride Name
Picture
Opened
Manufacturer
Ride Type
Location
Rating
Notes
Firebird
2012
Bolliger & Mabillard
Floorless Coaster
Chesapeake
5
Relocated from Six Flags Great America, where it was known as Iron Wolf and opened in 1990. Formerly known as Apocalypse: The Last Stand from 2012 to 2018, when the ride was converted from a stand-up coaster to a floorless coaster.
Great Chase
1999
Zamperla
Family Gravity Coaster
Looney Tunes Movie Town
3
A family coaster themed to Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.
The Joker's Jinx
1999
Premier Rides
LIM Spaghetti Bowl Coaster
Gotham City
5
Similar layout to Flight of Fear coasters at Kings Island and Kings Dominion, and Poltergeist at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
Professor Screamore's SkyWinder
1995
Vekoma
Suspended Looping Coaster
Steamtown
5
The first "Mind Eraser"; Vekoma built 27 Suspended Looping Coaster with the same Layout. Formerly known as Mind Eraser
Ragin' Cajun
2014
Reverchon
Spinning Coaster / Original
Mardi Gras
3
Relocated Ragin' Cajun coaster from Six Flags Great America on the site of Two-Face and Python.
Roar
1998
Great Coasters International
Wooden sit down
Chesapeake
5
The first "Roar"; had one duplicate at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Superman:Ride of Steel
2000
Intamin
Megacoaster
Gotham City
5
Mirror image of Ride of Steel coaster at Six Flags Darien Lake.
The Wild One
1986
Dinn Corporation
Wooden
Mardi Gras
5
Relocated from Paragon Park in Hull, Massachusetts as Giant Coaster. Originally built in 1917.
· Final attractions › Family rides
Pirate's Flight
Pirate's Flight
Name
Pirate's Flight
Opened
1982
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Intamin/Flying Dutchman
Location
Chesapeake
Notes
Moved to the former site of the Curving Dervish in 1996.
Capital Railways
Capital Railways
Name
Capital Railways
Opened
1983
Manufacturer/Ride Type
General Electric/Train ride
Location
Olde Boston
Notes
The 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge train ride originally was opened during the Wild World years and was called Wild World Railroad. Under Premier ownership, it was mostly used for catered picnic customers only, it was opened to everyone in 2009.
Carousel
Carousel
Name
Carousel
Opened
1983
Manufacturer/Ride Type
International Amusement/Carousel
Location
Olde Boston
Notes
The former stripe colors on the Carousel canopy were Yellow & Blue 1988–1998. Final Years 1999–2025 Red & White canopy was switched when Six Flags America opened.
High Seas
High Seas
Name
High Seas
Opened
1984
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Intamin/Swinging ship
Location
Chesapeake
Notes
This ride was purchased from the defunct Little England Theme park in Florida
Electro Derby
Electro Derby
Name
Electro Derby
Opened
1990
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Preston Amusements/Bumper cars
Location
Steamtown
Notes
Formerly named Los Coches and Coyote Creek Crazy Cars
Cyclone
Cyclone
Name
Cyclone
Opened
1993
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Eli Bridge/Scrambler
Location
Chesapeake
Notes
Moved to the former site of Pirate's Flight in 1996. Formerly known as Scrambler (1993–1996), the ride was renamed to Cyclone when it was moved to the area that where French Quarter Flyers stood when the park closed in 2025, in Mardi Gras. The ride was moved again to Chesapeake in 2011 in the location where The Octopus formerly resided.
Minutemen Motors
Minutemen Motors
Name
Minutemen Motors
Opened
1993
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Gould Manufacturing Antique cars
Location
Olde Boston
Notes
Originally named the Great Race, based on the 1965 film of the same name. The attraction was renamed in 2023.
Tea Cups
Tea Cups
Name
Tea Cups
Opened
1995
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Zamperla/Tea cups
Location
Olde Boston
Notes
A cover was added for the Tea Cups when park became Six Flags America.
Flying Carousel
Flying Carousel
Name
Flying Carousel
Opened
1995
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Zamperla/Flying carousel
Location
Main Street 1776
French Quarter Flyers
French Quarter Flyers
Name
French Quarter Flyers
Opened
2014
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Larson International/Flying Scooters
Location
Mardi Gras
Notes
Located where the rock-wall formerly resided.
Name
Opened
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Location
Notes
Pirate's Flight
1982
Intamin/Flying Dutchman
Chesapeake
Moved to the former site of the Curving Dervish in 1996.
Capital Railways
1983
General Electric/Train ride
Olde Boston
The 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge train ride originally was opened during the Wild World years and was called Wild World Railroad. Under Premier ownership, it was mostly used for catered picnic customers only, it was opened to everyone in 2009.
Carousel
1983
International Amusement/Carousel
Olde Boston
The former stripe colors on the Carousel canopy were Yellow & Blue 1988–1998. Final Years 1999–2025 Red & White canopy was switched when Six Flags America opened.
High Seas
1984
Intamin/Swinging ship
Chesapeake
This ride was purchased from the defunct Little England Theme park in Florida
Electro Derby
1990
Preston Amusements/Bumper cars
Steamtown
Formerly named Los Coches and Coyote Creek Crazy Cars
Cyclone
1993
Eli Bridge/Scrambler
Chesapeake
Moved to the former site of Pirate's Flight in 1996. Formerly known as Scrambler (1993–1996), the ride was renamed to Cyclone when it was moved to the area that where French Quarter Flyers stood when the park closed in 2025, in Mardi Gras. The ride was moved again to Chesapeake in 2011 in the location where The Octopus formerly resided.
Minutemen Motors
1993
Gould Manufacturing Antique cars
Olde Boston
Originally named the Great Race, based on the 1965 film of the same name. The attraction was renamed in 2023.
Tea Cups
1995
Zamperla/Tea cups
Olde Boston
A cover was added for the Tea Cups when park became Six Flags America.
Flying Carousel
1995
Zamperla/Flying carousel
Main Street 1776
French Quarter Flyers
2014
Larson International/Flying Scooters
Mardi Gras
Located where the rock-wall formerly resided.
· Final attractions › Thrill rides
Voodoo Drop
Voodoo Drop
Name
Voodoo Drop
Opened
1996
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Intamin/140 ft (43 m).tall Giant Drop
Location
Mardi Gras
Rating
5
Notes
Formerly known as Tower of Doom (1996–2013), the ride was renamed Voodoo Drop due to Southwest Territory being rethemed to Mardi Gras in 2014.
Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth
Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth
Name
Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth
Opened
2017
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Funtime / Starflyer
Location
Gotham City
Rating
5
Notes
A 24-story (242-foot (74 m)) swing ride, similar to other parks. It was the tallest ride in the park.
SteamWhirler
SteamWhirler
Name
SteamWhirler
Opened
2024
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Zamperla Nebulaz
Location
Steamtown
Rating
5
Notes
The last ride added to the park
Harley Quinn Spinsanity
Harley Quinn Spinsanity
Name
Harley Quinn Spinsanity
Opened
2021
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Zamperla / Giant Discovery
Location
Gotham City
Rating
4
Name
Opened
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Location
Rating
Notes
Voodoo Drop
1996
Intamin/140 ft (43 m).tall Giant Drop
Mardi Gras
5
Formerly known as Tower of Doom (1996–2013), the ride was renamed Voodoo Drop due to Southwest Territory being rethemed to Mardi Gras in 2014.
Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth
2017
Funtime / Starflyer
Gotham City
5
A 24-story (242-foot (74 m)) swing ride, similar to other parks. It was the tallest ride in the park.
SteamWhirler
2024
Zamperla Nebulaz
Steamtown
5
The last ride added to the park
Harley Quinn Spinsanity
2021
Zamperla / Giant Discovery
Gotham City
4
· Final attractions › Upcharge rides
Big Easy Speedway
Big Easy Speedway
Name
Big Easy Speedway
Opened
1996
Manufacturer/Ride Type
J&J Amusements/Go-karts
Location
Mardi Gras
Notes
Extra-charge attraction. Formerly known as Sahara Speedway (1996–2003) and Sonora Speedway (2004–2013), the ride was renamed Big Easy Speedway due to Southwest Territory being rethemed to Mardi Gras in 2014.
Name
Opened
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Location
Notes
Big Easy Speedway
1996
J&J Amusements/Go-karts
Mardi Gras
Extra-charge attraction. Formerly known as Sahara Speedway (1996–2003) and Sonora Speedway (2004–2013), the ride was renamed Big Easy Speedway due to Southwest Territory being rethemed to Mardi Gras in 2014.
· Final attractions › Kids Rides
Elmer's Around the World in 80 Seconds
Elmer's Around the World in 80 Seconds
Name
Elmer's Around the World in 80 Seconds
Opened
1993
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Zamperla/Kiddie balloon flight
Location
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Notes
Named Balloon Flight until 1999
Foghorn Leghorn's Tinsel Town Train
Foghorn Leghorn's Tinsel Town Train
Name
Foghorn Leghorn's Tinsel Town Train
Opened
1993
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Zamperla/Kiddie train ride
Location
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Notes
Named Circus Train until 1999
Looney Tunes Prop Warehouse
Looney Tunes Prop Warehouse
Name
Looney Tunes Prop Warehouse
Opened
1999
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Kiddie soft play area
Location
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Pepe Le Pew's Tea Party
Pepe Le Pew's Tea Party
Name
Pepe Le Pew's Tea Party
Opened
1999
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Zamperla/Kiddie tea cups
Location
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Sylvester's Pounce and Bounce
Sylvester's Pounce and Bounce
Name
Sylvester's Pounce and Bounce
Opened
1999
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Kiddie drop ride
Location
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Taz's Film Works
Taz's Film Works
Name
Taz's Film Works
Opened
1999
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Kiddie swings ride
Location
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Yosemite Sam's Hollywood Flight School
Yosemite Sam's Hollywood Flight School
Name
Yosemite Sam's Hollywood Flight School
Opened
1999
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Kiddie airplane ride
Location
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Notes
Originally called Movie Town Airport (1999–2004).
Name
Opened
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Location
Notes
Elmer's Around the World in 80 Seconds
1993
Zamperla/Kiddie balloon flight
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Named Balloon Flight until 1999
Foghorn Leghorn's Tinsel Town Train
1993
Zamperla/Kiddie train ride
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Named Circus Train until 1999
Looney Tunes Prop Warehouse
1999
Kiddie soft play area
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Pepe Le Pew's Tea Party
1999
Zamperla/Kiddie tea cups
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Sylvester's Pounce and Bounce
1999
Kiddie drop ride
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Taz's Film Works
1999
Kiddie swings ride
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Yosemite Sam's Hollywood Flight School
1999
Kiddie airplane ride
Looney Tunes Movie Town
Originally called Movie Town Airport (1999–2004).
· Former attractions › Roller coasters
Batwing
Batwing
Name
Batwing
Opened
2001
Closed In
2025
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Vekoma Flying Dutchman
Former Location
Gotham City
Notes
See Incidents at Six Flags parks for more information. This roller coaster was closed permanently following an accident that occurred on July 8, 2025.
Python
Python
Name
Python
Opened
1993
Closed In
1998
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Arrow Dynamics Launched Loop
Former Location
Southwest Territory
Notes
Ride was moved from Six Flags Great Adventure (one half of Lightning Loops).
The Great Alonzo's Cannonball Coaster
The Great Alonzo's Cannonball Coaster
Name
The Great Alonzo's Cannonball Coaster
Opened
1993
Closed In
1998
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Molina & Son's kiddie coaster
Former Location
A Day At The Circus
Two Face: The Flip Side
Two Face: The Flip Side
Name
Two Face: The Flip Side
Opened
1999
Closed In
2007
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Vekoma Invertigo roller coaster
Former Location
Southwest Territory
Notes
See Incidents at Six Flags parks for more information. This roller coaster was sent to Italy and opened in 2015.
Name
Opened
Closed In
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Former Location
Notes
Batwing
2001
2025
Vekoma Flying Dutchman
Gotham City
See Incidents at Six Flags parks for more information. This roller coaster was closed permanently following an accident that occurred on July 8, 2025.
Python
1993
1998
Arrow Dynamics Launched Loop
Southwest Territory
Ride was moved from Six Flags Great Adventure (one half of Lightning Loops).
The Great Alonzo's Cannonball Coaster
1993
1998
Molina & Son's kiddie coaster
A Day At The Circus
Two Face: The Flip Side
1999
2007
Vekoma Invertigo roller coaster
Southwest Territory
See Incidents at Six Flags parks for more information. This roller coaster was sent to Italy and opened in 2015.
· Former attractions › Rides
Curving Dervish
Curving Dervish
Name
Curving Dervish
Opened
1982
Removed in
1995
Manufacturer/Ride type
Bayern Curve
Notes
Exact history not known.
Aerial Elephants
Aerial Elephants
Name
Aerial Elephants
Opened
1993
Removed in
1998
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie ride
Clown Around
Clown Around
Name
Clown Around
Opened
1993
Removed in
1998
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie ride
Clown Town
Clown Town
Name
Clown Town
Opened
1993
Removed in
1998
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie attraction
Flying Trapeze
Flying Trapeze
Name
Flying Trapeze
Opened
1993
Removed in
1998
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie attraction
Kiddie Bumper Boats
Kiddie Bumper Boats
Name
Kiddie Bumper Boats
Opened
1993
Removed in
1998
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie ride
Lippazanion Stallions
Lippazanion Stallions
Name
Lippazanion Stallions
Opened
1993
Removed in
1998
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie attraction
Roller Racers
Roller Racers
Name
Roller Racers
Opened
1993
Removed in
1998
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie ride
The Juggler
The Juggler
Name
The Juggler
Opened
1993
Removed in
1998
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie ride
SkyEscaper
SkyEscaper
Name
SkyEscaper
Opened
1983
Removed in
2004
Manufacturer/Ride type
Fahtz / IAD Enterprise 16
Notes
The ride was closed in 2002.
Iron Eagle
Iron Eagle
Name
Iron Eagle
Opened
1995
Removed in
2005
Manufacturer/Ride type
Zamperla Rotoshake
Krypton Comet
Krypton Comet
Name
Krypton Comet
Opened
2000
Removed in
2005
Manufacturer/Ride type
Chance-Morgan Chaos
Lily Pad Walk
Lily Pad Walk
Name
Lily Pad Walk
Opened
1982
Removed in
2005
Notes
Located in Hurricane Harbor
The Tilt
The Tilt
Name
The Tilt
Opened
1989
Removed in
2006
Manufacturer/Ride type
Tilt-a-Whirl
The Animation Department
The Animation Department
Name
The Animation Department
Opened
1999
Removed in
2007
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie Carousel
Circus of the Stars
Circus of the Stars
Name
Circus of the Stars
Opened
1982
Removed in
2007
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie bumper cars
Avalanche
Avalanche
Name
Avalanche
Opened
1999
Removed in
2010
Manufacturer/Ride type
Chance-Morgan Alpine Bobs
Notes
Located in Gotham City. Named Penguins Bobsleds (1999–2003), Alpine Bobs (2003–2006) moved to former Krypton Comet location and renamed in 2006.
The Octopus
The Octopus
Name
The Octopus
Opened
2000
Removed in
2010
Manufacturer/Ride type
Sartori Polyp, monster style ride
Notes
Located in Nantucket. On August 3, 2007, a 6-year-old girl was injured on this ride. See Incidents at Six Flags parks for more information.
Skull Mountain
Skull Mountain
Name
Skull Mountain
Opened
1997
Removed in
2011
Manufacturer/Ride type
Intamin Reversing Boat Ride 8 water ride
Notes
Named Typhoon Sea Coaster, ride was modified and name changed in 2007. The ride took its last voyage on July 10, 2011, and was replaced by Apocalypse: The Last Stand
Sky Coaster
Sky Coaster
Name
Sky Coaster
Opened
2001
Removed in
2018
Manufacturer/Ride type
Skycoaster, Inc./Sky coaster
Notes
Located in Gotham City. Extra-charge attraction. Removed for Harley Quinn Spinsanity.
Zydeco Zinger
Zydeco Zinger
Name
Zydeco Zinger
Opened
1993
Removed in
2023
Manufacturer/Ride type
Chance Rides/Falling Star
Notes
Was located in Mardi Gras. Formerly known as Falling Star, the ride was renamed to Zydeco Zinger due to Southwest Territory being rethemed to Mardi Gras in 2014.
Bourbon Street Fireball
Bourbon Street Fireball
Name
Bourbon Street Fireball
Opened
2015
Removed in
2023
Manufacturer/Ride type
Larson International/Giant Loop
Notes
Was located in Mardi Gras.
Rodeo
Rodeo
Name
Rodeo
Opened
1999
Removed in
2022
Manufacturer/Ride type
Huss/Breakdance
Notes
Was located in Coyote Creek(Steamtown). A Huss Breakdance style 4/rodeo with cow themed cars.
Sky Jumper
Sky Jumper
Name
Sky Jumper
Opened
2010
Removed in
2022
Manufacturer/Ride type
Zamperla Family drop ride
Notes
Was located at Whistlestop Park. It was known as Cranky the Crane Tower in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011. The ride was relocated to Six Flags Over Texas in 2024.
Up, Up & Away
Up, Up & Away
Name
Up, Up & Away
Opened
1993
Removed in
2022
Manufacturer/Ride type
Zamperla/Family size ferris wheel
Notes
Whistlestop Park, Used to be located in Olde Boston as Around the World in 80 Days from 1993 - 2009. Moved in Thomas Town in 2010 as Sodor Carnival Ferris Wheel and rethemed in 2011.
Happy Junction
Happy Junction
Name
Happy Junction
Opened
2010
Removed in
2022
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kiddie convoy ride
Notes
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Diesel Derby in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Splash Zone
Splash Zone
Name
Splash Zone
Opened
2010
Removed in
2022
Manufacturer/Ride type
Pop jet fountain
Notes
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Thomas Town Pop Jet Fountain in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Whistlestop Bus Line
Whistlestop Bus Line
Name
Whistlestop Bus Line
Opened
2010
Removed in
2022
Manufacturer/Ride type
Zamperla/Kiddie crazy bus
Notes
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Bertie the Bus in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Whistlestop Park Playground
Whistlestop Park Playground
Name
Whistlestop Park Playground
Opened
2010
Removed in
2022
Manufacturer/Ride type
Playground
Notes
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Thomas Town Play Structure in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Whistlestop Train
Whistlestop Train
Name
Whistlestop Train
Opened
2010
Removed in
2022
Manufacturer/Ride type
Family train ride
Notes
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Thomas the Tank Engine in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Whistlestop Whirlybirds
Whistlestop Whirlybirds
Name
Whistlestop Whirlybirds
Opened
2010
Removed in
2022
Manufacturer/Ride type
I.E. Park/Mini flight
Notes
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Harold the Helicopter in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Shipwreck Falls
Shipwreck Falls
Name
Shipwreck Falls
Opened
1993
Removed in
2025
Manufacturer/Ride type
Hopkins Rides/Shoot the chute water ride
Notes
Closed prior to the park closing on September 6, 2025.
QuantumCanyon Rapids
QuantumCanyon Rapids
Name
QuantumCanyon Rapids
Opened
1995
Removed in
2025
Manufacturer/Ride type
Hopkins Rides/Rapids water ride
Notes
Formerly Called Renegade Rapids. Closed prior to the park closing on September 6, 2025.
Penguin's Blizzard River
Penguin's Blizzard River
Name
Penguin's Blizzard River
Opened
2003
Removed in
2025
Manufacturer/Ride type
WhiteWater West/Spinning rapids water ride.
Notes
Closed prior to the park closing on September 6, 2025.
Kids' Cove
Kids' Cove
Name
Kids' Cove
Opened
1982
Removed in
2005
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kids area
Notes
Located in Hurricane Harbor
Crocodile Cal's Caribbean Beach House
Crocodile Cal's Caribbean Beach House
Name
Crocodile Cal's Caribbean Beach House
Opened
1997
Removed in
2014
Manufacturer/Ride type
Kids' activity area
Notes
Named Crocodile Cal's Outback Beach House until 2005 – the "Cal's" portion of the name came from Baltimore Orioles' player Cal Ripken. Located in Hurricane Harbor. Replaced by Splashwater Falls.
ZoomAzon Falls
ZoomAzon Falls
Name
ZoomAzon Falls
Opened
1982
Removed in
2020
Manufacturer/Ride type
Four Water slides
Notes
Located in Hurricane Harbor. Named Rainbow Falls until 2004, and Hurricane Mountain from 2005 to 2008. Formerly tube slides. Closed 2008–2010. Rethemed to an Amazon rainforest and reopened June 2011. Retired following the 2020 season.
Riddle Me This
Riddle Me This
Name
Riddle Me This
Opened
1983
Removed in
2023
Manufacturer/Ride type
Frank Hrubetz & Company/Round up
Notes
Originally Named World Wind, location moved to Gotham City section in 1999.
Name
Opened
Removed in
Manufacturer/Ride type
Notes
Curving Dervish
1982
1995
Bayern Curve
Exact history not known.
Aerial Elephants
1993
1998
Kiddie ride
Clown Around
1993
1998
Kiddie ride
Clown Town
1993
1998
Kiddie attraction
Flying Trapeze
1993
1998
Kiddie attraction
Kiddie Bumper Boats
1993
1998
Kiddie ride
Lippazanion Stallions
1993
1998
Kiddie attraction
Roller Racers
1993
1998
Kiddie ride
The Juggler
1993
1998
Kiddie ride
SkyEscaper
1983
2004
Fahtz / IAD Enterprise 16
The ride was closed in 2002.
Iron Eagle
1995
2005
Zamperla Rotoshake
Krypton Comet
2000
2005
Chance-Morgan Chaos
Lily Pad Walk
1982
2005
Located in Hurricane Harbor
The Tilt
1989
2006
Tilt-a-Whirl
The Animation Department
1999
2007
Kiddie Carousel
Circus of the Stars
1982
2007
Kiddie bumper cars
Avalanche
1999
2010
Chance-Morgan Alpine Bobs
Located in Gotham City. Named Penguins Bobsleds (1999–2003), Alpine Bobs (2003–2006) moved to former Krypton Comet location and renamed in 2006.
The Octopus
2000
2010
Sartori Polyp, monster style ride
Located in Nantucket. On August 3, 2007, a 6-year-old girl was injured on this ride. See Incidents at Six Flags parks for more information.
Skull Mountain
1997
2011
Intamin Reversing Boat Ride 8 water ride
Named Typhoon Sea Coaster, ride was modified and name changed in 2007. The ride took its last voyage on July 10, 2011, and was replaced by Apocalypse: The Last Stand
Sky Coaster
2001
2018
Skycoaster, Inc./Sky coaster
Located in Gotham City. Extra-charge attraction. Removed for Harley Quinn Spinsanity.
Zydeco Zinger
1993
2023
Chance Rides/Falling Star
Was located in Mardi Gras. Formerly known as Falling Star, the ride was renamed to Zydeco Zinger due to Southwest Territory being rethemed to Mardi Gras in 2014.
Bourbon Street Fireball
2015
2023
Larson International/Giant Loop
Was located in Mardi Gras.
Rodeo
1999
2022
Huss/Breakdance
Was located in Coyote Creek(Steamtown). A Huss Breakdance style 4/rodeo with cow themed cars.
Sky Jumper
2010
2022
Zamperla Family drop ride
Was located at Whistlestop Park. It was known as Cranky the Crane Tower in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011. The ride was relocated to Six Flags Over Texas in 2024.
Up, Up & Away
1993
2022
Zamperla/Family size ferris wheel
Whistlestop Park, Used to be located in Olde Boston as Around the World in 80 Days from 1993 - 2009. Moved in Thomas Town in 2010 as Sodor Carnival Ferris Wheel and rethemed in 2011.
Happy Junction
2010
2022
Kiddie convoy ride
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Diesel Derby in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Splash Zone
2010
2022
Pop jet fountain
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Thomas Town Pop Jet Fountain in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Whistlestop Bus Line
2010
2022
Zamperla/Kiddie crazy bus
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Bertie the Bus in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Whistlestop Park Playground
2010
2022
Playground
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Thomas Town Play Structure in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Whistlestop Train
2010
2022
Family train ride
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Thomas the Tank Engine in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Whistlestop Whirlybirds
2010
2022
Park/Mini flight
Whistlestop Park, It was known as Harold the Helicopter in 2010 in Thomas Town and rethemed in 2011.
Shipwreck Falls
1993
2025
Hopkins Rides/Shoot the chute water ride
Closed prior to the park closing on September 6, 2025.
QuantumCanyon Rapids
1995
2025
Hopkins Rides/Rapids water ride
Formerly Called Renegade Rapids. Closed prior to the park closing on September 6, 2025.
Penguin's Blizzard River
2003
2025
WhiteWater West/Spinning rapids water ride.
Closed prior to the park closing on September 6, 2025.
Kids' Cove
1982
2005
Kids area
Located in Hurricane Harbor
Crocodile Cal's Caribbean Beach House
1997
2014
Kids' activity area
Named Crocodile Cal's Outback Beach House until 2005 – the "Cal's" portion of the name came from Baltimore Orioles' player Cal Ripken. Located in Hurricane Harbor. Replaced by Splashwater Falls.
ZoomAzon Falls
1982
2020
Four Water slides
Located in Hurricane Harbor. Named Rainbow Falls until 2004, and Hurricane Mountain from 2005 to 2008. Formerly tube slides. Closed 2008–2010. Rethemed to an Amazon rainforest and reopened June 2011. Retired following the 2020 season.
Riddle Me This
1983
2023
Frank Hrubetz & Company/Round up
Originally Named World Wind, location moved to Gotham City section in 1999.
· Former attractions › Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Maryland
Calypso Cannonballs
Calypso Cannonballs
Name
Calypso Cannonballs
Opened
1987
Manufacturer/Ride Type
2 small tube drop slides
Notes
Named Caribbean Cannonball Flume until 2004
Riptide
Riptide
Name
Riptide
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Small body slides
Notes
Named Luau Loop until 2004
Vortex
Vortex
Name
Vortex
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Small body slides
Notes
Named Luau Loop until 2004
Bamboo Chutes
Bamboo Chutes
Name
Bamboo Chutes
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Small body slides
Notes
Named Kid's Flumes until 2004
Hurricane Bay
Hurricane Bay
Name
Hurricane Bay
Opened
1982
Manufacturer/Ride Type
WaveTek/Wave pool
Notes
Opening as Wild Wave in 1983, and later renamed Monsoon Lagoon until 2004; One of the largest wave pools in the world
Paradise Plunge
Paradise Plunge
Name
Paradise Plunge
Opened
1994
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Proslide Technology Inc./Pipeline
Notes
Named Tahiti Twister until 2004
Reef Runner
Reef Runner
Name
Reef Runner
Opened
1994
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Proslide Technology Inc./Pipeline
Notes
Named Tahiti Twister until 2004
Hammerhead
Hammerhead
Name
Hammerhead
Opened
1997
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Proslide Technology Inc./Giant twister
Notes
Named Black Hole until 2004
Mako
Mako
Name
Mako
Opened
1997
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Proslide Technology Inc./Drop slide
Notes
Named Bonzai Pipeline until 2004
Bahama Blast
Bahama Blast
Name
Bahama Blast
Opened
2005
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Proslide Technology Inc./Mammoth
Buccaneer Beach
Buccaneer Beach
Name
Buccaneer Beach
Opened
2005
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Kiddie/family activity area
Tornado
Tornado
Name
Tornado
Opened
2005
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Proslide Technology Inc./Tornado 60
The Halfpipe
The Halfpipe
Name
The Halfpipe
Opened
2008
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Water Fun Products/Sidewinder
Notes
Waterslide half-pipe for one or two riders. It was known as Tony Hawk's Halfpipe from 2008 to 2010 and rethemed in 2011.
Bonzai Pipelines
Bonzai Pipelines
Name
Bonzai Pipelines
Opened
2013
Manufacturer/Ride Type
SplashTacular DownUnder
Notes
Six slides on one complex structure.
Splashwater Falls
Splashwater Falls
Name
Splashwater Falls
Opened
2016
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Family water play structure
Notes
Containing 7 Slides, a Tipping Bucket, and Interactive Elements
Wahoo River
Wahoo River
Name
Wahoo River
Opened
2018
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Wave river
Notes
Contains tipping cones, and rolling waves
RipQurl Blaster
RipQurl Blaster
Name
RipQurl Blaster
Opened
2023
Manufacturer/Ride Type
WhiteWater West water coaster
Notes
The DMV's tallest water coaster.
Name
Opened
Manufacturer/Ride Type
Notes
Calypso Cannonballs
1987
2 small tube drop slides
Named Caribbean Cannonball Flume until 2004
Riptide
Small body slides
Named Luau Loop until 2004
Vortex
Small body slides
Named Luau Loop until 2004
Bamboo Chutes
Small body slides
Named Kid's Flumes until 2004
Hurricane Bay
1982
WaveTek/Wave pool
Opening as Wild Wave in 1983, and later renamed Monsoon Lagoon until 2004; One of the largest wave pools in the world
Paradise Plunge
1994
Proslide Technology Inc./Pipeline
Named Tahiti Twister until 2004
Reef Runner
1994
Proslide Technology Inc./Pipeline
Named Tahiti Twister until 2004
Hammerhead
1997
Proslide Technology Inc./Giant twister
Named Black Hole until 2004
Mako
1997
Proslide Technology Inc./Drop slide
Named Bonzai Pipeline until 2004
Bahama Blast
2005
Proslide Technology Inc./Mammoth
Buccaneer Beach
2005
Kiddie/family activity area
Tornado
2005
Proslide Technology Inc./Tornado 60
The Halfpipe
2008
Water Fun Products/Sidewinder
Waterslide half-pipe for one or two riders. It was known as Tony Hawk's Halfpipe from 2008 to 2010 and rethemed in 2011.
Bonzai Pipelines
2013
SplashTacular DownUnder
Six slides on one complex structure.
Splashwater Falls
2016
Family water play structure
Containing 7 Slides, a Tipping Bucket, and Interactive Elements
Wahoo River
2018
Wave river
Contains tipping cones, and rolling waves
RipQurl Blaster
2023
WhiteWater West water coaster
The DMV's tallest water coaster.
· Former attractions › Rehabs
Castaway Creek
Castaway Creek
Name
Castaway Creek
Opened
1982
Removed in
2017
Manufacturer/Ride type
Lazy River
Notes
Became Wahoo River.
Apocalypse
Apocalypse
Name
Apocalypse
Opened
2012
Removed in
2018
Manufacturer/Ride type
Bolliger and Mabillard Stand-up coaster
Notes
Gained floorless trains and renamed Firebird.
Name
Opened
Removed in
Manufacturer/Ride type
Notes
Castaway Creek
1982
2017
Lazy River
Became Wahoo River.
Apocalypse
2012
2018
Bolliger and Mabillard Stand-up coaster
Gained floorless trains and renamed Firebird.

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