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DARIEN LAKE
Buffalo, New York (Abbreviation: DL)
Known as Six Flags Darien Lake (1999 to 2006)
PARC Management
 Park News - (2/18/10) Darien Lake’s Facebook page reports that they will have some information coming in March about their “new fun cabins”.
(2/16/10) A few readers have reported that a Paintball shooting gallery has been in place at Darien Lake in the arcade building in that location for a few years now, though few have reported seeing it up and running. Perhaps they are renovating the attraction for the 2010 season.
(2/15/10) According to this new map issued by the Darien Lake campground area, they’ve got a new Paintball / Shooting Range attraction now listed on the map in a location located where the theme park connects to the campground. I’m not sure if it will allow access from both locations or not.
(1/31/10) The official Darien Lake Twitter mentioned the other day that there are “new developments in the hotel – there are going to be some happy kiddos in the hotel this year!” Good news for Darien Lake it seems that the hotel is getting some kind of upgrade, along with a new website it seems as well which you can find at StayDarienLake.com. Thanks to Ryan from Darien Lake Online for the tip-off!
(12/30/09) A new fan site for Darien Lake has gone live at DarienLakeOnline.com.
(10/13/09) We’ve heard that the Ferris Wheel at Darien Lake will have a brand new lighting package by next season.
(6/8/09) A good article about how Darien Lake is surviving the economy problems has been posted by the local news. They also mention at the very end that the park is looking into plans to expand the hotel and waterpark to the level where the may be able to offer year-round activities.
2010 - Go Kart Renovation or Removal - Rumor - (8/10/09) Screamscape has been informed that Darien Lake has apparently sold their current Go-Karts. While this could be to make way for some unknown new ride, I also have to consider the fact that Parc Management also now owns the NASCAR Speedpark chain. It wouldn’t surprise me to see them perhaps buy new Karts and re-brand the existing facility to take advantage of the NASCAR Speedpark name brand.
???? - Future Development - (3/16/10) According to this article, Darien Lake has been granted a tax incentive for their proposed $7 million expansion of the waterpark.
(2/20/10) According to this article the planning board recommended approval for a $7 million “Pirate’s Cove” waterpark expansion project for Darien Lake. The description of Pirate’s Cove includes a new Lazy River, a FlowRider stationary surf wave and a 50 foot tall Mach 6 water slide attraction. The expansion would be built in what is currently a parking lot on the south side of the park.
(2/15/10) According to Darien Lake Online a public hearing will be taking place tonight about a proposed $7 million waterpark expansion. I don’t know if this is for the main waterpark or possibly something intended as an expansion for the hotel.
(7/9/07) The local news has posted a weird news byte about the future of Darien Lake this week. It says the new owners are planning a $109 million investment into the park that may see it expand into a year-round operation by expanding the hotel to include an indoor waterpark resort.
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