Six Flags Water Park Thrills Coming to Oaxtepec, Mexico

[29yrswithaGApass]

Six Flags Water Park Thrills Coming to Oaxtepec, Mexico

 

Hurricane Harbor to Open in 2017 Under Six Flags Management

 

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2016-- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced that its public bid to open and operate a water park in Mexico has been accepted by IMSS (México’s National Social Security Entity) with plans to open to the public in early 2017 following a major expansion.

 

 

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Opening in Oaxtepec, Mexico in 2017 (Photo: Business Wire)

 

“We are very excited to bring the Six Flags experience to other parts of Mexico,” said John Odum, President, Six Flags International Development Company. “Our theme park in Mexico City is one of our fastest growing and most beloved parks, and we look forward to offering guests thrilling Six Flags memories at the new Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec water park for years to come.”

 

The 67-acre park is located in the State of Morelos and has been closed to the public for several years. Six Flags is planning a multi-million dollar investment in the property that will include the addition of exciting new water slides, rides and attractions along with several new culinary and retail locations, providing the perfect family day out.

 

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

 

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.2 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 55 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.

 

 

Source: Six Flags

[29yrswithaGApass]

Check it out HERE... the kids in Mexico look just like the kids in NJ! It IS a small world after all!

[Yoshi]

It's good to see Six Flags expanding. From what I have heard Six Flags Mexico is one of the better parks in the country and hopefully it will be the same with the water park.

[jdc12192]

Mexico has been getting a lot of love from SF lately. Atleast it'll give people not close to the beach something fresh and new to visit.

[Pineracer]

Excluding White Water (which had a theme park), isn't this the only solo water park in the chain [The rest are either connect, next to, or within a few blocks of a theme park]?

[Yoshi]

I think so, the only other ones closed or were sold like Six Flags Atlantis and Waterworld in Houston (it was around 40 minutes from Astroworld).

[Medusa42]

I stumbled on this article today. So I have now seen hotels mentioned for Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec in the future.

http://attractionsmagazine.com/six-flags-hurricane-harbor-mexico-now-open/

The redevelopment of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Oaxtepec, Mexico, included a new layout connecting preexisting portions of the park to the newly constructed side, an updated filtration system throughout the park with on-site treatment facilities, and new electrical systems. Future expansion plans call for adding more rides and an on-site hotel.