2009 Thrill Rides 

OCC Motocoaster

Launches guests from zero to 40 mph in three seconds. Riders will ricochet around figure eights and turn on a dime as they swoop over 1,100 feet of track on this gnarly coaster. Must be taller than 48” and have upper body control, two legs and complete use of at least one hand.

Boomerang

Blasts guests forward through loops and turns, and then when you think it’s over, experience the thrills backward. Must be taller than 48” and have upper body control.

Mind Eraser

This coaster is the only suspended looping coaster in New York State. Must be taller than 52” and shorter than 80.” Must have upper body control.

Predator

It is the tallest wooden coaster in New York State and one of the top wooden roller coasters in the world. Must be 48” or taller and have upper body control, two legs and complete use of at least one hand.

Ranger

A spaceship-like ride that takes you into a 360-degree orbit. Must be 54" tall.

Ride of Steel

One of the tallest coasters east of the Mississippi, climbing approximately 208 feet and reaching speeds in excess of 70 mph. Must be 54" or taller. Guests who are 76" and above or with certain body proportions may not be able to ride. Please use the test seat outside the station house line.

Skycoaster*

Riders control their own fate by pulling the rip cord and initiating a 180-foot power flight, which takes guests on a thrill of a lifetime! Experience weightlessness, and speeds of more than 60 mph. Must be at least 42" tall.

Slingshot

A reverse bungee that catapults you to nearly 300 feet in the air and at speeds in excess of 80 mph. Must be 44” tall and have a combined weight of at least 110 lbs.

Twister

This ride will make you flip, dive, and rotate crazily forward and backward! Must be at least 55" and under 77".

UFO

A gravity-defying 360-degree spin ride. Must be at least 60" tall.

Viper

This was the first coaster in the world to loop riders upside down five times. Must be at least 48” tall.

2009 Family Rides

Bear Valley Bumper Cars

Fun for the whole family. Must be at least 42" or accompanied by a companion over 54". Must be at least 48" to drive.

Giant Wheel

Lifts riders 165 feet above the park. It’s the second tallest wheel in North America. Must be 42” tall or accompanied by a companion 54” or taller.

Grande Carousel

A relaxing ride for children and adults. Must be 36” tall or accompanied by a companion 54” or taller.

Haymaker

A classic spin ride. Must be 42" tall or accompanied a companion 54" or taller

Lasso

Soars high above the air in these spectacular swings. Must be at least 48" tall.

Pirate

A flying pirate ship that swings to and fro. Must be at least 48" tall or 39" to 48" and accompanied by two companions at least 54" tall.

Grand Prix Speedway*

Buckle up for high-speed action. Must be at least 58" to drive or 48" and accompanied by an adult driver.

Scrambler

Another spinning classic. Must be 48" tall or 36"-48" and accompanied by an adult that is over 54".

Silver Bullet

An upside down, 360-degree spinning ride. Must be 48” or taller and shorter than 77”.

Sleighride

Sends guests up and over snow-capped "hills." Must be 48" tall or accompanied by a guest over 54" and under 78" tall.

Tin Lizzy’s

Gas-powered antique cars. Must be 48" tall or accompanied by an adult over 54"

2009 Kids Rides

Adventure Isle

All children must be 36" to ride alone. Children under 36" must be able to sit up by themselves and hold on and be accompanied by a guest that is capable of assisting the child with safety regulations. Depending on the time of season, these rides may operate in rotations. Adventure Isle is a special area designed for little thrill-seekers. Rides include:

Barrels of Fun

Darien Lake Express

Dipsy Diver

Monster Trucks

Raft Adventure

Twisty Tubs

Weather Balloons

Whirlwind

2009 Water Rides

Grizzly Run

A roaring river rapids adventure. Must be 42" tall or accompanied by a companion 54" or taller.

Shipwreck Falls

Takes riders on a breathtaking plunge over a 50-foot waterfall that creates a 20-foot wave! Must be 42" tall to ride.

Thunder Rapids

A log ride with two drops, a tunnel and splash zones. Must be 48" tall or accompanied by an adult.