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Six Flags America, located in Largo, Maryland , is an Amusement Park originally opened as a Water Park in 1981 with the name Wild World (supposedly because it was founded by Jim Fowler, the assistant on Wild Kingdom ). It featured a number of waterslides and a wave pool, with just a couple of dry rides - a Ferris Wheel , giant swings, teacups, and the like. When Boston's Paragon Park closed in 1985, the Giant Coaster - which had operated there since 1917 - was moved to Wild World, where it was renamed the Wild One and began service in 1986. More dry rides were added during the late 1980s, but the park's focus shifted to the dry area in 1993, when it was purchased by Premier Parks and renamed Adventure World. Several steel Roller Coaster s were added, among them the Python (originally half of the Lighting Loops at Six Flags Great Adventure ) and Vekoma 's first Mind Eraser branded SLC . In 1998, a twisting Wooden Roller Coaster was added, Roar, designed by Great Coasters International . The following year, the park became part of the , and in 2001 the Vekoma-designed Batwing opened. The water park is still operated - first it was known as Paradise Island. In 2005, it got an upgrade and retheme from Paradise Island to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor . The transition from Paradise Island to Hurricane Harbor includes a brand new Tornado waterslide and various repaints and renovations to existing attractions and buildings as well. Critics cite its lack of cleanliness, ride operator inattention, urban clientele, and regular incidents of crime and violence at the park. There are half a dozen rides regularly out of service and many historical facts and names are inaccurate. Astroworld 's Ultra Twister ride is in storage in the back of the park and it is rumored to be installed in time for the 2007 season. Ticket prices went up from 36.99 to 49.99 for the 2006 season and the park has a new GM Terry Parker. EXTERNAL LINKS
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