New England may not get as hot as other regions of the United States, but these six states still have
a solid collection of water parks. And for the sake of this video, some notable water slides. The
parks cover all major slide genres including speed slides, tube slides, body slides, and mat slides.
So in this video, I will rank the top 20 water slides in New England.
I’ve visited all the major water parks in New England with one exception. And that would be
Jay Peak’s Pump House. That indoor water park is home to La Chute, a WhiteWater West Aqua Loop.
While I haven’t ridden this exact one, it has a good chance to place
in the top 3 based on similar slides I’ve ridden elsewhere.
20) Dragon’s Den at Water Country- This Palace staple is an enjoyable ProSlide tube slide. The
initial drop is long and fast. Then you have a few rotations in a bowl. The first pass is
fast. Then the others are slower and allow you to appreciate the giant dragon statue in the center.
19) Torrent at Quassy’s Splash Away Bay- This tube slide features a series of mini
funnels. If you ride in a double tube, you slide way up the walls. It feels like
you’ll tip backwards. The rest of the slide is mild, but those moments make the experience.
18) Yankee Ripper at Aquaboggan- This is a unique racing slide. You ride on sleds. You
have a fast and sizable initial plunge. Then you have a long straightaway that holds the speed.
Then you shoot into the water. If you keep your posture correctly, you can skim across the water,
which is a neat sensation. Or you may wipeout which is comical, which I touch on in a review.
17) Patriot at Water Country- This speed slide features a single but fast drop. It’s pretty
steep, but not enough to cause you to lift off the slide like some. And since it’s an ewer one,
it’s one of the smoother ones like it. 16) Tornado at Six Flags New England’s Hurricane
Harbor and Splashtown U.S.A.- This is your standard ProSlide funnel slide. You have a steep
drop at the start. It can give a pinch of airtime and it’s especially thrilling if you go backwards.
Then you rock back and forth in the giant funnel. The bottom is a bit bumpy, but you
can get a pinch of weightlessness on the walls. 15) Venus Vortex at Lake Compounce’s Crocodile
Cove- This rides similarly to the Tornado rides, but this ride is far more picturesque.
And I think the big drop is slightly better. It also gives a pop of airtime, but it feels wilder
with how the rafts are set-up. The resultant rocking is pretty tame on this one though.
14) Swiss Family Toboggan at Hurricane Harbor- This family raft slide is often closed due to
staffing, but it’s one of the best of the genre. The layout doesn’t look too special,
but the rafts really slide up the walls and feel like they’ll fold over at points.
13) Typhoon at Hurricane Harbor- This is one of the earlier ProSlide water coasters. You
have some sizable drops, but they aren’t steep enough to cause airtime like the newer ones.
You also don’t carry the same speed since the uphill bits are powered by slower conveyor belts.
While weak for a water coaster, it still beats most slides out there with all those drops.
12) Big Water Slide at Yawgoo Valley- This body slide is built on a hill. It starts slow,
but halfway down you start building speed fast. There’s a wild enclosed
turn that throws your body and splashes you in the face, disorienting you.
The finale takes place outdoors. You have some decent turns and then a crazy crescendo.
The final turn is so abrupt that you will feel your feet go over the edge. You then
wipeout into the pool immediately after. 11) Poseidon’s Plunge at Splashtown U.S.A.-
This WhiteWater trapdoor slide goes straight down. There are steeper ones out there,
but this one does the job. You get a nice falling sensation and plenty of speed.
10) Storm Surge at Crocodile Cove- Renovated and reborn in 2022, this slide was plussed by some
music and lighting effects. These are nice, but the slide is still all about the speed. This body
slide wraps around a lighthouse, building more and more speed. This leads to the final turns
having good Gs for a water slide. And the constant spiral ends up being pretty dizzying by the end.
9) Rocket Rapids at Quassy’s Splash Away Bay- This ProSlide water coaster is smaller than Typhoon,
but it features newer technology. This one has a great first drop with some solid airtime.
Then you have 3 water-propelled ascents. These are faster and get you soaked at the top. Then there
are a few saucer turns to keep the pace going. I wish there was another drop as good as the first,
but I have a whole review going into more detail. 8) Eye of the Storm at Whale’s Tale- This body
bowl slide starts with a fast plunge. You are then shot into the toilet bowl. This transition is fast
and it’s a dizzying blur spinning about. Then you have that suspenseful exit. You may go out
feet first, or you could flip head over heels as you drop into the pool below. It’s always
random! You may feel a few joints on this slide though, which is why it doesn’t place higher.
7) Alberta Falls at Great Wolf Lodge Fitchburg- This is specifically for
the left side. This tube begins with a gradual downhill slope that builds speed.
You are then whipped around a turn and fling down a shockingly large drop. This is followed
by a wild helix where you feel like you’ll flip over. And all this occurs in near total darkness.
6) Triton’s Twist at Splashtown U.S.A.- This WhiteWater trapdoor slide has a thrilling
plunge when the floor drops out. Then you have a fast flatline turn. It pulls some good Gs.
Then you have another turn afterwards. It’s not as intense, but still fun. Just make sure to grab one
of the complimentary backboards. Otherwise, you will feel the joints on this slide.
5) Stealth at Aquaboggan- This half pipe slide starts with one of the scariest drops on any
water slide. You have a slope going into it, so you have some speed. Then you have a very
steep drop. It feels like you’ll tip over. If you want a real thrill, ask to go backwards.
You’ll get a glorious freefall sensation. You then rock back-and-forth. It’s not too
intense. This ride is all about that first drop. 4) Howlin’ Tornado at Great Wolf Lodge Fitchburg-
This is yet another ProSlide funnel slide, but this one’s environment makes it far superior. You
have an extended series of turns in total darkness at the start. This hides when the drop occurs.
The suddenness gives a nice falling sensation plus the usual airtime pop.
You then rock back-and-forth in a giant funnel illuminated with multi-colored lights. It’s a
beautiful visual that really elevates the ride. 3) Wolf Tail at Great Wolf Lodge Fitchburg-
This trapdoor slide is a rush. You do have a countdown, but the drop is still a thrill. The
initial plunge is steeper than the aforementioned ones at Splashtown, so you get a much better
falling sensation. You then have a smooth and fast downwards spiral with some nice force.
2) Poseidon’s Voyage at Whale’s Tale- This is a bigger and wilder version of Wolf Tail.
Sometimes the employees will mess with the countdown and even pound on the glass door.
The initial plunge is very steep and long, so you’ll feel yourself lift off the slide along with
the freefall sensation. Then the subsequent turn is very fast, forceful, and smooth.
1) Banzai Pipeline at Whale’s Tale- This half pipe slide does everything you could want
from the genre. After a mild set of turns at the start, you have a big drop with a pop of airtime.
Then there’s a giant wall. This one is freakier than the aforementioned ones
since there’s no edge, so it looks like you’ll fly off. And you get some weightlessness too.
Then you have a speed hill on the way to the splashdown pool. You will feel the whole tube
pop off the slide. And it’s extra cool since you may be spinning as well. I have an entire
review going into why this is New England’s best water slide if you want to hear more.
So those are the top 20 water slides in New England. What is your favorite? Let me know
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