Magic Springs is a theme park/waterpark in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. It was opened in 1978, but closed in 1995 due to financial issues. It was reopened in 2000.
History
Magic Springs was constructed by Bob Sykes, a local businessman. It opened on July 22, 1978.[1]
On December 1, 2017, CNL Lifestyle Properties sold the park to EPR Properties. Operation of the park transferred from Amusement Management Partners to Premier Parks.[2] The "Crystal Falls" branding was dropped in 2017.
Roller coasters
Present
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bad John | Arrow Dynamics | Hybrid | 2002 | Operating |
| Diamond Mine Run | E&F Miler Industries | Kiddie | 2000 | Operating |
| Gauntlet | Vekoma | Inverted | April 10, 2004 | Operating |
| X Coaster | Maurer AG | Sit-Down | May 27, 2006 | Operating |
Past
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Twister | Marvin M. Black Co. | Wooden | May 30, 1992 | 2024 | Standing but not operating |
| Roaring Tornado | Arrow Dynamics | Launched Shuttle |
1980 | 1989 | Relocated to Elitch Gardens |
| Twist 'n' Shout | Zamperla | Wild Mouse | 2000 | 2012 | Relocated to Family Kingdom Amusement Park |
| Wild Hog | Bradley & Kaye | Kiddie | 1978 | 1984 | Unknown |
| Zyklon | Pinfari | Sit-Down | 1992 | 1995 | Unknown |
Attractions
Operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Drain | A.R.M. (USA) Larson International |
Drop Tower | 2018 |
| Hawk | Zamperla | Ranger | 2000 |
| Bugga Booga Wheel | Zamperla | Junior Ferris Wheel | 2000 |
| Carousel | Unknown | Carousel | 2000 |
| Clown Around | Zamperla | Junior Jets | 2000 |
| Fearless Flyers | Zamperla | Junior Jets | 2000 |
| Kit ‘n Kaboodle Express | Zamperla | Junior Railway | 2000 |
| Krazy Kars | SBF Visa Group | Junior Teacups | 2000 |
| Lil' Leapin' Lizards | Zamperla | Junior Drop Tower | 2000 |
| Looney Balloney | Zamperla | Samba Balloon | 2000 |
| Old No.2 Logging Company | Bradley & Kaye | Log Flume | 1978 |
| Ozark Mountain Taxi Company | Arrow Dynamics | Track Ride | 2000 |
| Plummet Summit | SkyTrans Manufacturing | Shoot The Chute | 2005 |
| Razorback Round-Up | C&S | Dodgems | 2010 or earlier |
| Rum Runner | Zamperla | Pirate Ship | 2000 |
| Sky Shark | Sky Fun 1 Inc. | Skycoaster | 2014 |
Closed
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lightning | WhiteWater West | Dinghy Waterslides | 1994 | 2003 | Scrapped |
| Dr. Dean's Rocket Machine | S&S Worldwide | Drop Tower | 2001 | 2015 | Scrapped |
| Magic Swings | Zamperla | Waveswinger | 2000 | 2010 | Scrapped |
| Pirates Rock | Zamperla | Sea Storm | 2000 | 2011 | Scrapped |
| Skyhook | Von Roll | Paratower | 1978 | 1995 | Scrapped |
| Wild Thang | Zamperla | Power Surge | 2000 | 2015 | Scrapped |
References
- ↑ "New theme park, Magic Springs, to open July 22". Baxter Bulletin.
- ↑ "Arkansas' Magic Springs Shifts Ownership Dec. 1". Blooloop.
External links
- Magic Springs on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
- Magic Springs on Coaster-Count.
