Classic Pics: Six Flags Worlds of Adventure (defunct)

This hard-to-see shot was taken at the end of Geauga Lake's 1999 season. If you look closely, the vacant lot to the left of the Big Dipper was formerly the Geauga Lake Arcade. Shipwreck Fa ...

2009-01-07T03:32:26Z

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This hard-to-see shot was taken at the end of Geauga Lake's 1999 season. If you look closely, the vacant lot to the left of the Big Dipper was formerly the Geauga Lake Arcade. Shipwreck Fa ...

A blurry shot of the Musik Express, also taken at the end of Geauga Lake's 1999 season. Note the bulldozer to the left which was preparing land for the eventual Hurricane Bay wave pool. Al ...

2009-01-07T03:39:40Z

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A blurry shot of the Musik Express, also taken at the end of Geauga Lake's 1999 season. Note the bulldozer to the left which was preparing land for the eventual Hurricane Bay wave pool. Al ...

The Tasmanian Devil was a sign of things to come as he and other "Looney Tunes" characters were roaming Geauga Lake's midways during the 1999 Fright Fest event. The Time Warp (Chance Double ...

2009-01-07T03:43:00Z

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The Tasmanian Devil was a sign of things to come as he and other "Looney Tunes" characters were roaming Geauga Lake's midways during the 1999 Fright Fest event. The Time Warp (Chance Double ...

Here is a shot of the Raging Wolf Bobs (1988 Dinn/Summers wood coaster), which was taken in 2001 from the new pedestrian walkway behind the coaster connecting the Rides area and the Wild Lif ...

2009-01-07T03:40:06Z

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Here is a shot of the Raging Wolf Bobs (1988 Dinn/Summers wood coaster), which was taken in 2001 from the new pedestrian walkway behind the coaster connecting the Rides area and the Wild Lif ...

Batman Knight Flight (2000 B&M floorless coaster) featured the world's tallest vertical loop. The ride also had a beautiful setting on the edge of the lake. The Gotham City Stage can be se ...

2009-01-07T03:42:25Z

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Batman Knight Flight (2000 B&M floorless coaster) featured the world's tallest vertical loop. The ride also had a beautiful setting on the edge of the lake. The Gotham City Stage can be se ...

Batman Knight Flight's Cobra Roll element passed directly over the ride's entrance. The overbanked turn element can be seen behind the cobra roll.

2009-01-07T03:35:44Z

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Batman Knight Flight's Cobra Roll element passed directly over the ride's entrance. The overbanked turn element can be seen behind the cobra roll.

A look at Batman Knight Flight from the loading station of the Serial Thriller (Vekoma SLC).

2009-01-07T03:43:16Z

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A look at Batman Knight Flight from the loading station of the Serial Thriller (Vekoma SLC).

Batman Knight Flight's final two inversions were a pair of interlocking corkscrews (or "flat spins").

2009-01-07T03:35:48Z

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Batman Knight Flight's final two inversions were a pair of interlocking corkscrews (or "flat spins").

A look at Batman Knight Flight's interlocking flat spins from the loading platform. Batman Knight Flight now operates as Dominator at Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA.

2009-01-07T03:40:28Z

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A look at Batman Knight Flight's interlocking flat spins from the loading platform. Batman Knight Flight now operates as Dominator at Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA.

A horrible shot of Superman Ultimate Escape, which was the world's first twisting impulse coaster. The ride was designed by Intamin.

2009-01-07T03:30:38Z

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A horrible shot of Superman Ultimate Escape, which was the world's first twisting impulse coaster. The ride was designed by Intamin.

A look at Superman Ultimate Escape's rear spike, which featured a holding brake that literally paused the train in this position for about one second. Some guests loved the feature, others ...

2009-01-07T03:27:40Z

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A look at Superman Ultimate Escape's rear spike, which featured a holding brake that literally paused the train in this position for about one second. Some guests loved the feature, others ...

A nice look at Shipwreck Falls, an OD Hopkins Shoot-The-Chutes ride. The ride now operates at Celebration City in Branson, MO.

2009-01-07T03:33:33Z

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A nice look at Shipwreck Falls, an OD Hopkins Shoot-The-Chutes ride. The ride now operates at Celebration City in Branson, MO.

Looking up at the Americana Giant Wheel.

2009-01-07T03:29:19Z

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Looking up at the Americana Giant Wheel.

Mr. Hyde's Nasty Fall (Intamin Free Fall) was painted purple and green for the 2000 season. The ride was originally known as The Edge at Marriott's Great America in Gurnee, IL. Mr. Hyde's ...

2009-01-07T03:33:43Z

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Mr. Hyde's Nasty Fall (Intamin Free Fall) was painted purple and green for the 2000 season. The ride was originally known as The Edge at Marriott's Great America in Gurnee, IL. Mr. Hyde's ...

Not exactly the greatest picture, but this look up the lift hill of Villain (2000 CCI wooden coaster) shows how it towered over the park.

2009-01-07T03:40:04Z

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Not exactly the greatest picture, but this look up the lift hill of Villain (2000 CCI wooden coaster) shows how it towered over the park.

X-Flight (2001 Vekoma Flying Dutchman coaster) was the fifth coaster added to Six Flags Worlds of Adventure in a 2 year time frame. At the time of its opening, it was one of only 3 "flying ...

2009-01-07T03:38:07Z

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X-Flight (2001 Vekoma Flying Dutchman coaster) was the fifth coaster added to Six Flags Worlds of Adventure in a 2 year time frame. At the time of its opening, it was one of only 3 "flying ...

A LONG line of guests waits to experience the latest in coaster thrills. Here the blue train navigates the forceful vertical loop element.

2009-01-07T03:38:14Z

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A LONG line of guests waits to experience the latest in coaster thrills. Here the blue train navigates the forceful vertical loop element.

A random shot of the park taken from X-Flight's loading platform. Mr. Hyde's Nasty Fall is to the left, the Big Dipper and El Dorado (themed Weber 1001 Nachts) are in the center, Mind Erase ...

2009-01-07T03:27:52Z

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A random shot of the park taken from X-Flight's loading platform. Mr. Hyde's Nasty Fall is to the left, the Big Dipper and El Dorado (themed Weber 1001 Nachts) are in the center, Mind Erase ...

Another look at X-Flight's vertical loop. Guests were lying on their backs during this particular element.

2009-01-07T03:39:11Z

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Another look at X-Flight's vertical loop. Guests were lying on their backs during this particular element.

A nice overview of X-Flight as taken from the ride's entrance path. The ride is now operating at Kings Island in Cincinnati, OH where it is known as Firehawk.

2009-01-07T03:35:35Z

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A nice overview of X-Flight as taken from the ride's entrance path. The ride is now operating at Kings Island in Cincinnati, OH where it is known as Firehawk.

A blurry look across the lake as taken from the Floating Bridge (when it was connected to the old Japanese Village Gift Shop). The Ferry Boats are at the left of the photo, Serial Thriller ...

2009-01-07T03:35:59Z

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A blurry look across the lake as taken from the Floating Bridge (when it was connected to the old Japanese Village Gift Shop). The Ferry Boats are at the left of the photo, Serial Thriller ...

Pretty much the same picture as the previous one, but less blurry.

2009-01-07T03:41:52Z

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Pretty much the same picture as the previous one, but less blurry.

Six Flags added a "zebra habitat" known as Base Camp Zebra to the walkway behind Raging Wolf Bobs. If you look closely, there are two zebras out wandering the "rugged savannah".

2009-01-07T03:40:53Z

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Six Flags added a "zebra habitat" known as Base Camp Zebra to the walkway behind Raging Wolf Bobs. If you look closely, there are two zebras out wandering the "rugged savannah".

A horribly-framed look at Pirate's Flight (Zamperla), which was originally located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.

2009-01-07T03:40:11Z

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A horribly-framed look at Pirate's Flight (Zamperla), which was originally located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.

Looking at part of the Happy Harbor rides area, featuring Pirate's Flight at left, the Bounty (Chance Sea Dragon) in the center and the Boardwalk Typhoon (Eli Bridge Scrambler) at right.

2009-01-07T03:35:59Z

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Looking at part of the Happy Harbor rides area, featuring Pirate's Flight at left, the Bounty (Chance Sea Dragon) in the center and the Boardwalk Typhoon (Eli Bridge Scrambler) at right.

I believe Jeff M. took this picture of the new-for-2003 Thriller Bees ride (Huss Bee-Bee). I think I was on the ride at the time. The ride was originally located at Six Flags Kentucky King ...

2009-01-07T03:30:40Z

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I believe Jeff M. took this picture of the new-for-2003 Thriller Bees ride (Huss Bee-Bee). I think I was on the ride at the time. The ride was originally located at Six Flags Kentucky King ...

Also "new" in 2003 was Starfish (Chance Wipeout). The ride came from Six Flags Marine World (now Discovery Kingdom) with a dangerous past as one passenger was thrown from the ride during it ...

2009-01-07T03:36:41Z

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Also "new" in 2003 was Starfish (Chance Wipeout). The ride came from Six Flags Marine World (now Discovery Kingdom) with a dangerous past as one passenger was thrown from the ride during it ...

A Commersons Dolphin swims in the pool at the Patagonia Passage attraction on the Wild Life side of the park.

2009-01-07T03:35:56Z

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A Commersons Dolphin swims in the pool at the Patagonia Passage attraction on the Wild Life side of the park.

The Pinniped Community Pool was always a fun place to stop as guests could feed the hungry sea lions for a nominal fee.

2009-01-07T03:38:38Z

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The Pinniped Community Pool was always a fun place to stop as guests could feed the hungry sea lions for a nominal fee.

In 2002, Six Flags Worlds of Adventure scored a major coup by bringing a killer whale back to Northeast Ohio.

2009-01-07T03:40:58Z

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In 2002, Six Flags Worlds of Adventure scored a major coup by bringing a killer whale back to Northeast Ohio.

Shouka was the name of the whale and crowds flocked to the Killer Whale stadium to enjoy the show. Note the way-cool logo of the park as well. Worlds of Adventure was one of the few Six Fl ...

2009-01-07T03:32:25Z

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Shouka was the name of the whale and crowds flocked to the Killer Whale stadium to enjoy the show. Note the way-cool logo of the park as well. Worlds of Adventure was one of the few Six Fl ...

Similar to the popular Shamu shows of the former Sea World Ohio, Shouka usually performed a variety of tricks to the delight of the crowd. If she wasn't feeling up to it, well, let's just s ...

2009-01-07T03:32:16Z

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Similar to the popular Shamu shows of the former Sea World Ohio, Shouka usually performed a variety of tricks to the delight of the crowd. If she wasn't feeling up to it, well, let's just s ...

Here Shouka swims around the perimeter of the tank, waiting to splash unsuspecting guests with her tail fin.

2009-01-07T03:37:19Z

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Here Shouka swims around the perimeter of the tank, waiting to splash unsuspecting guests with her tail fin.

Shouka slides up on to the platform closest to the guests to wave good-bye. Shouka can now be found at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California.

2009-01-07T03:33:59Z

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Shouka slides up on to the platform closest to the guests to wave good-bye. Shouka can now be found at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California.