World’s Tallest Water Coaster Tsunami Surge Makes a Splash at Hurricane Harbor Chicago
May 27 2021 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Waterpark’s 25th Attraction Makes Its World
Record-Breaking Debut
Hurricane Harbor Chicago today debuts the much anticipated and
innovative Tsunami Surge. This-state-of-the-art water
attraction is the world’s tallest water coaster, towering 86 feet
high, using water-blasting jet-propulsion technology for
lightning-fast uphill speeds and breathtaking drops.
Tsunami Surge propels riders through 950 feet of slides
and tunnels at a speed of 42 feet per second. In addition—for the
first time at any Six Flags park—the attraction features new,
AquaLucent visual effects that create mind-blowing bursts of colors
and dreamlike patterns, intensifying the ride experience for
guests.
“Six Flags is the undeniable leader in innovation and delivering
record-breaking rides, and our Hurricane Harbor waterparks are no
exception,” said Six Flags Great America Park President Hank
Salemi. “The new Tsunami Surge water coaster is unlike anything our
guests have ever experienced, defying gravity to blast riders
uphill through 950 feet of exhilarating drops, twists and turns.
This exciting, new addition is the perfect complement to Hurricane
Harbor Chicago’s debut season as a standalone waterpark.”
Tsunami Surge highlights include:
- A world record-breaking height of 86 feet;
- An incredible 950-ft. long and more than 8 stories high;
- A top speed of 28 mph through the twists and turns;
- Three gravity-defying uphill blasts using water to propel
riders over the course of enclosed tunnels and open air
slides;
- Five winding hairpin turns;
- Five breathtaking drops; and
- A unique ride experience with AquaLucent effects.
Tsunami Surge will be Hurricane Harbor Chicago’s 25th
attraction and will open to the public on May 29, 2021— the
waterpark’s opening day of the season. Guests can make their
reservations to visit and experience Tsunami Surge at
www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharborchicago.
About Six Flags Entertainment
Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest
regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States,
Mexico and Canada. For nearly 60 years, Six Flags has entertained
hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed
rides, thrilling waterparks and unique attractions. Six Flags is
committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces
the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information,
visit www.sixflags.com.
About Hurricane Harbor
Chicago
Hurricane Harbor Chicago, the 20-acre water park on Six Flags
Great America property, is located between Chicago and Milwaukee
and offers fun in the summer sun for the entire family with 25
splash-filled attractions, including the world’s tallest water
coaster, thrilling water slides, and kids’ splash pads. For more
information, visit www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharborchicago.
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