If I didn’t already lose my marbles last summer when I rode Elitch Gardens’ monster coaster Mind Eraser for the first time, I have another chance. The amusement and water park announced yesterday their new thrill ride for the 2014 season: the Brain Drain.
Does anyone else find it worrisome their ride names are dedicated unto the loss of brain power?
Sure to deliver heart-pounding thrills, this new 7-story ride does wild, thunderous loops that send riders forwards, backwards and head-over-heels in an adrenaline-packed 360° revolution. Riders must be 48-inches tall. Go here to watch a simulation of the ride on YouTube.
Brain Drain at Elitch Gardens
“As we celebrate our 124th birthday, we are extremely excited to add the first thrill ride in a decade to the theme park,” said Tracy Durham, Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park’s director of marketing. “Guests can let their hair fly as they shuttle back and forth with suspense before wildly looping seven stories in the air. With back to back seats facing either direction, each ride on Brain Drain is a unique experience with great views of the Denver skyline and the Rocky Mountains.”
If adrenaline- and dopamine-packed rides aren’t your style, Elitch Gardens has plenty reasons to visit, including more days, more hours and more fun. For the first time, they will be offering a family-friendly “Dive-in” movie night on select Friday nights in the wave pool featuring favorites “Frozen,” “Despicable Me 2” or “Finding Nemo.”
Elitch disbanded concerts last year as they worked through capacity problems and have since opened up more space. Their concerts are back and free with daily admission or a Season Pass. Watch for performances by Disney superstars Zendaya and Bridgit Mendler, plus Christian rock group Newsboys and Hispanic music favorite Conjunto Atardecer.
The Mind Eraser is the only thing going up this year. Elitch Gardens also announced that season passes have been rolled back $10, paying for itself in less than two visits. The park is open May 3rd through November 2nd with 54 rides, live entertainment, thrilling roller coasters, and an entire water park. Visit ElitchGardens.com for more information and to purchase discount tickets.
Here’s for a loss of brain power this summer. Literally.
Author: Amber Johnson
Amber is the founder and editor of Mile High Mamas, travel writer and former columnist for The Denver Post. She is a passionate community builder and loves the outdoors. She has two awesome teens and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.
Stacey
If I was in Denver, I’d totally make you go with me.
Amber
Stacey–of that, I have no doubt!!
Tina
We’re so going on this.
aMBER
I didn’t call you out but TINA ALMOST KILLED ME ON THE MIND ERASER!
Lori Lavender Luz
My kids are already trying to drain my brain about this. Looks like fun (for the right kind of temperament)!
alex ludwird
Went on it best ride in the world man!