Desertworld Theme Park
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Desertworld Theme and Water Park is an amusement park in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is owned and operated by Carwardine Parks. It opened in 1999. On September 4th, 1995, the original Desertworld closed after the 1995 season but it didn't reopen for the 1996 season. In late 1996, Carwardine Parks...
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Desertworld Theme and Water Park is an amusement park in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is owned and operated by Carwardine Parks. It opened in 1999.

History[]

On September 4th, 1995, the original Desertworld closed after the 1995 season but it didn't reopen for the 1996 season.

In late 1996, Carwardine Parks tried to save the park by purchasing the park, but it was too late. The park was about to be gone for good.

After failing to purchase the old park, Carwardine had plans to build a new park based on the Desertworld name instead. They decided that the park at the new Desertworld's location would be called Desertworld Theme and Water Park.

In early 1998, construction of the new park began.

On May 22nd, 1999, the new park had its grand opening.

After delays in construction, on Memorial Day 2000, Lightnin' Twins opened.

For the 2001 season, Lightnin' Twins was reprofiled in order to prevent it from valleying and also to conserve electricity. The white track's inverting top hat was lowered from 139 feet to only 115 feet; although, if you look closely, the original track still exists and is visible through some supports. In addition, a power backup generator was purchased from a closed-down Sears store, solely to be used for the coaster, in order to allow the ride to duel as intended.

On August 24, 2001, a Vekoma Giant Inverted Boomerang called Twin Towers was announced to open in 2002. However, following the 9/11 attacks less than 3 weeks later, the park swiftly announced that the coaster would be named Insanity instead.

In 2003, PBS Kids Neighborhood opened. The park also announced at the end of the season that the Desertworld Fun Fair area would be rethemed and renamed to Disaster Alley for the 2004 season.

In 2004, Desert Storm opened. That same year, it was announced that Cobra would permanently close on July 30th due to multiple maintenance issues, complaints of roughness, and an overall very low ridership. The ride would be scrapped, with parts sent to TOGO's other looping coasters around the world.

In 2005, Super Cobra opened on Cobra's former spot.

In the same year, it was announced that K'Nex World would be rethemed and renamed to WOOHP Universe after Carwardine Parks purchased the rights to Totally Spies for the parks.

In 2023, Tumbleweed opened to the public.

Areas[]

Entrance

Action Central

American Avenue

Coney Island

Disaster Alley (formerly known as “Desertworld Fun Fair” [1999-2003])

Kids Kountry (formerly known as "PBS Kids Neighborhood" [2003-2007])

Silly Safari

WOOHP Universe (formerly known as “K'Nex Land” [1999-2005])

Current rides & attractions[]

Roller coasters[]

Name Opening Year Color Scheme Area Q-X Passport Note Desert Storm 2004 Dark brown track and black supports Disaster Alley Yes A B&M Floorless Coaster with the same layout as Medusa at Six Flags Great Adventure. Four Man Bob 2019 Dark red track and dark green supports Coney Island Yes A Beijing Shibaolai Amusement Equipment Space Trip coaster model that was formerly operated at Isla del Coco as Montana Rusa. The park remodeled those cars to make them look like Zierer Four Man Bob cars, doubling the capacity. Insanity 2002 Green track and blue supports (2002 - 2009)

Gray track and black supports (2010 - present)

Action Central Yes A Vekoma Giant Inverted Boomerang coaster. The coaster was originally supposed to be called "Twin Towers", but its name was changed to "Insanity" shortly after the terrorist attacks on 9/11 for obvious reasons. Repainted in 2010. Lightnin' Twins 2000 Track #1:

White track and supports

Track #2:

Black track and supports

Action Central Yes A Premier Rides Dueling LIM Shuttle Loop coaster model. It was originally planned to open in 1999, but its opening date was pushed back a year to 2000 due to problems with the launch system during testing of the ride. The ride has the same layout as Batman the Robin: The Chiller at Six Flags Great Adventure. Unlike the colors for Batman and Robin: The Chiller, what was Batman's side has a White track, and what was Robin's side has a Black track. Marc Clark's Express 2022 Dark blue track and black supports WOOHP Universe No A Zamperla Lift & Launch Family Coaster themed to The Amazing Spiez. It features Marc Clark (voiced by Peter Cugno), for station spiels and the tunnel section of this coaster. It also has a tunnel at the launch section of the ride. New Mexico Cyclone 2018 White track with red rails and blue handrails and supports Coney Island Yes A Cyclone Unlimited Cyclone Style Wooden Coaster that has the PTC Buzz-Bar Trains. New Mexico Screamin’ II 2014 White track and supports Coney Island Yes A Schwarzkopf (weight drop launch) Shuttle Loop coaster. Formerly operated at Tucson's Wonderland as "Tumbleweed Loop", "The Black Hole Loop", and "VR Troopers' VR Coaster" before being sent to the former site of King Montana Park, where Carwardine Parks had planned to build the theme park but it was never built, it was left in storage from 2002 to 2006. And later relocated to Desertworld Theme and Water Park in 2007 it was also left in storage until 2013 when they finally started reconstruction. Spies Coaster 2003 Red track and white supports (2003 - 2005)

Blue track and Light blue supports

(2006 - present)

WOOHP Universe Yes A Pinfari Zyklon ZL42 coaster model formerly operated at Mundo Divertido as Montaña Rusa. Formerly known as “K'Nex Crazy Coaster” (2003 -2005). The 3-car trains had colors that match the spies' catsuits, Clover's Red car, Sam's Green car, and Alex's Golden yellow car, for the second train, Britney’s Azure blue car, Mandy’s Purple car, and Keiko’s magenta car. For the 2010 season, they added a third 3-car train, Lee's Red car, Megan and Marc's Pink and Blue car, and Tony's Yellow car Super Cobra 2005 Yellow track and Dark Green supports Silly Safari Yes A Vekoma SLC 689m Standard coaster model. Thundereagle II 1999 Red track and gray supports American Avenue Yes A B&M "Raptor" layout Inverted Coaster. While the original Thundereagle had a Batman layout, this one's layout is identical to Raptor at Cedar Point. Thundereagle Jr. II 1999 Red track with white rails and grey supports American Avenue No An E&F Miler Oval Family Coaster. Relocated from the original Desertworld park. Time Traveler 2011 Black track and supports Action Central Yes An Enclosed Schwarzkopf "custom" Jet Star 2 coaster (with traditional chain lift), formerly operated at Adventure World as Turbo Mountain; blue lights on the lift hill and on ride audio were added to the ride during its reconstruction at the park. Tornado 2013 Purple track and white supports Disaster Alley Yes A Vekoma Hurricane coaster, formerly operated at Saltair-World as The Jester. Viper II 1999 Brown wooden track and Gray steel support structure Silly Safari Yes A CCI Steel support structure wooden coaster, depicted as a "successor" to the original Viper at the original Desertworld. Retracked by GCI in 2022. Wildcat 1999 Red track and white supports (1999 - 2010)

Yellow track and purple supports (2011 - present)

Silly Safari Yes An S.D.C Galaxi coaster model, formerly known as Galaxi (1999 - 2007), formerly operated at Myrle Beach Pavilion. Refurbished by Edwards & Robinson in 2011. Wild Mouse 1999 Black track and white supports Coney Island Yes An Edwards & Robinson small-size Wild Mouse coaster model that formerly operated at a traveling fair.

Flat rides[]

Name Opening Year Area Q-X Passport Notes Around the Clock 2009 American Avenue No A Vekoma Air Jumper ride; formerly operated at Six Flags New England as Time Warp. Clockwork 2025 Coney Island Yes A Zamperla NebulaZ. Coal Mine Drop II 1999 American Avenue Yes An Intamin First Gen Freefall ride with a lot of special effects; formerly operated at Astroworld as SkyScreamer. Compowder'O 2006 WOOHP Universe No A Zamperla Disk'O ride. The ride vehicle resembles a Compowder (formerly X-Powder). Formerly known as “X-Powder'O” (2006-2013). Desert Carousel 1999 Coney Island No A 50-Foot Huss-TechEruo/Fabricon carousel. Desert Wheel 1999 American Avenue No A Vekoma Ferris Wheel ride. Enterprise 1999 Coney Island Peak Capacity Only A Schwarzkopf Enterprise ride; formerly operated at Utah State Fair and the original Desertworld park. Falling Star 2016 Coney Island No A Chance Rides Falling Star ride; formerly operated at Castle Park in California. Flying Bobs 1999 Coney Island No An Bertazzon Matterhorn flat ride. Giant Spider 1999 Silly Safari No An Eyerly Aircraft Company Monster ride. Gravitron 2008 Coney Island No A Wisdom Rides Gravitron flat ride; formerly operated at Morey's Piers. Hurricane 2000 Disaster Alley No A Wisdom Rides Tornado flat ride. Mario's Fire Flower Twirler 2006 Coney Island Yes A HUSS Top Spin ride. Moby Dick 2001 Coney Island No A Wisdom Rides Genesis flat ride. Meteor 1999 Disaster Alley Yes An S&S Worldwide Double Shot flat ride. Skycoaster 1999 Action Central No A Sky Fun 1 Inc. Skycoaster flat ride. Upcharge. Tony Clark's Swing Control 2021 WOOHP Universe No An Intamin Flying Dutchman flat ride; formerly operated at Six Flags Over Georgia as Bugs Bunny High Sea Adventure; The ride is themed after The Amazing Spiez. It features Tony Clark (voiced by Julie Lemieux) for spiels. Tumbleweed 2023 Disaster Alley Peak Capacity Only A Zamperla Giga Discovery ride. Ultra Kite Swinger 2004 WOOHP Universe No A Larson International Flying Scooters flat ride; formerly known as “K'Nex Kites” (2004-2005). Wild Wind 2016 Action Central Yes An S&S Worldwide Screamin' Swing ride, combination of two former Cedar Fair Screamin' Swings - The vehicles and arms came from Dorney Park, but the supports and operational panel came from Knott's Berry Farm. Yo-Yo 1999 Coney Island No A Chance Rides Yo-Yo flat ride.

Kiddie rides[]

Name Year Area Notes Balloon Chase 1999 American Avenue A Zamperla Samba Balloons ride. Fire Chief 2003 Kids Kountry A Zamperla Crazy Bus themed to a fire engine, formerly known as "Barney's Fire Department" (2003-2007). Lee Clark's Flight Machine 2010 WOOHP Universe A Zamperla Kite Flyer ride themed to The Amazing Spiez. It features Lee Clark (voiced by Andrew Sabiston) for spiels. Megan Clark's Jumpin' Machine 2010 WOOHP Universe A Zamperla Jumpin' Star flat ride. It features Megan Clark (voiced by Alyson Court) for spiels.

Desertworld Water Park[]

Opened on Memorial Day 1999. The water park is located right next to Desertworld Theme Park.

Name Year Area Notes Garfield's Island 1999 DWP East SCS Interactive water play structure with tipping bucket. Hydro Waves 2014 DWP East FlowRider surf simulator. Lazy Joe's Coolout 1999 DWP East Lazy river. Louse Lounge 1999 DWP East Regular pool. Pod Drop Frenzy 2011 DWP North A ProSlide SkyBox trapdoor slide complex. Pipeline Panic 1999 DWP West ProSlide PipeLine complex. Speed Racer 1999 DWP North ProSlide Mat Racer. Tornado 2007 DWP West ProSlide Tornado. Torpedo 1999 DWP North ProSlide FreeFall. Water Jetter 2007 DWP West ProSlide ROCKET Water Coaster. Wild Wave Cove 1999 DWP East Wave pool.

Restaurants and food stands[]

Dairy Queen & Orange Julius [American Avenue]

Dippin’ Dots [American Avenue]

KFC [American Avenue]

Krispy Kreme [American Avenue]

McDonald's [American Avenue]

Pizza Hut Express [American Avenue]

Subway [American Avenue]

Taco Bell Express [American Avenue]

Gift shops and game stands[]

Coney Island Arcade [Coney Island] (Added 1999)

Live shows & meet-and-greets[]

The Amazing Spiez! Meet-and-Greets [WOOHP Universe] (Added 2010)

Mario & Friends Meet-and-Greets [Coney Island] (Added 1999)

Totally Spies Meet-and-Greets [WOOHP Universe] (Added 2006)

Former rides & attractions[]

Roller coasters[]

Name Opening Year Closing Year Area Color Scheme Notes Cobra 1999 2004 Silly Safari Green track with light blue rails and light pink supports A TOGO Custom-layout Sit-down Looping coaster. Closed due to severe maintenance issues, complaints of roughness with OTSR (Over The Shoulder Restraints), and low popularity. Scrapped, with its parts being relocated to other TOGO coasters around the world, and replaced with Super Cobra. Desert Loop 2001 2015 Action Central Green track and Light Blue supports (2001 - 2008) Violet track and gray supports (2009 - 2015) An Arrow Dynamics Launched Loop model; formerly operated at Six Flags New England as Black Widow. Scrapped for parts for Screamin' Safari's launched loop coaster and replaced with Wild Wind. Marc Clark's Coaster Express 2010 2021 WOOHP Universe Black track and supports An Allan Herschell Little Dipper coaster; formerly operated at Deer Forest Fun Park as Kiddie Coaster. Scrapped and replaced with Marc Clark's Express. Superturbo 500 2003 2005 Coney Island White track and supports An S&S Thrust Air Coaster; relocated to Saltair-World as The Challenger. Replaced with Thunderbolt, which would be replaced in turn with New Mexico Cyclone. Thunderbolt 2006 2017 Coney Island Red track and supports An E&F Miler Industries Hi-Miler 52ft coaster model; relocated to Neverland Amusement Park as Thriller. Replaced with New Mexico Cyclone. Whirlwind 1999 2012 Disaster Alley White track with the red track during the loops and white supports (1999 - 2003)

Dark blue track with the white track during the loops and light blue supports (2004 - 2012)

A SED-Hopkins Drier Looping II coaster model; formerly operated at Expo '98 as Triple Looper. Formerly known as “New Mexico Super Screamin'” (1999-2003), paying homage to New Mexico Screamin' at the original Desertworld park. Refurbished in 2004 with new Premier Trains with bulky OTSRs and Lap Bar Restraints, and a new anti-rollback added to the lift hill. The OTSRs on the trains were removed in 2007 season due to vast complaints of roughness. Relocated to Tijuana's Adventure Acres as El Huracan and replaced with Tornado.

Flat rides[]

Name Opening Year Closing Year Area Notes American Ranger 1999 2008 American Avenue A Huss Ranger ride relocated from Karts-n-Fun, replaced with Around the Clock.

Kiddie rides[]

TBA

Other[]

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Map[]

TBA

Gallery[]

see Desertworld Theme Park/Gallery

Incidents[]

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Trivia[]

Thundereagle Jr. II is the only coaster that was relocated from the original Desertworld park, where it was known as Thundereagle Jr.

Commercials[]

See Desertworld Theme Park/Commercials

See also[]