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Giveaway: Quassy Amusement Park

Enter to win passes for 4 people to this historic park in Middlebury CT

June 21, 2016
Quassy will introduce a new family thrill ride, Reverse Time, this year as well as a new waterslide complex and other improvements, according to park officials. 

Reverse Time, themed as a giant clock, accommodates 24 riders seated in a circular configuration facing outward. As the ride starts to spin it is lifted into the air with the supporting turntable rotating in the opposite direction. Guests will dip and dive as the ride reaches a maximum speed of 20 revolutions per minute. Mid-cycle, the ride will change direction adding to the exciting experience. “This is the ideal fit for us,” noted Frantzis. “It’s a thrilling ride, yet not too extreme for our clientele.”

Park officials noted that early season weekends will have a new operating time of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The complete 2016 operating schedule is atwww.quassy.com.

Slide City For The Kids
The off-season at the lakeside property has been anything but quiet as construction workers have been busy putting the finishing touches on Slide City, a new five-slide complex for children at Splash Away Bay.

“We really saw the need for more waterpark attractions geared toward youngsters,” Quassy President Eric Anderson said of the project. “We introduced an interactive splash pad a couple of years ago and Slide City will greatly enhance the experience for younger guests.”

The Slide City project will consist of five slides adjacent to the Saturation Station interactive modular water play structure. 
Two serpentine slides called KIDZ Twisters™, a two-person ProRacer ™, KIDZ Bowl 14 ™ and a KIDZ MiniRiver™ will make up the complex. Four of the slides will end in shallow troughs while the bowl unit will gently send riders along the wall of a circular-shaped landing prior to exiting.

The KIDZ Bowl will be the first outdoor unit of its type in North America. The bowl and enclosed twisters slides are designed for children up to 48 inches tall. The new slides were provided by ProSlide Technology, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Splash Away Bay waterpark and Quassy Beach both open for the season on May 28. 
Anderson also announced that three huge waterslides are in the works for future expansion of the waterpark. Those slides will be located in an area now occupied by picnic tables on the north side of the property.

On The Waterfront
Quassy’s popular fleet of paddle boats located on Lake Quassapaug will also get a boost this year with the addition of four new four-seat family boats. In addition, the park will also offer kayak rentals for the first time.

Another popular attraction for smaller children, the playport, got an extreme makeover in the off-season. Now called Spaceport Quassy, the expanded play area will offer more activities for youngsters.

Bird’s-Eye View
The award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster will sport a new vantage point for guests wanting to capture photos of the exciting ride. The Eagle’s Nest Observation Deck, located adjacent to the exit ramp of the thrill ride, will provide guests with a bird’s-eye view of the coaster as it screams back toward the loading station. Quassy’s maintenance staff built the deck during the off-season. The park has also started work on refurbishing its classic 1952 Allan Herschell kiddie boat ride.

The popular Dog House food stand and ice cream concession also received a facelift during the winter with new exterior wood siding.

About The Park
Other rides include the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster, Music Fest, Yo-Yo super swings, Free Fall ‘N’ Drop Tower, Grand Carousel and more. The park also has a restaurant, redemption arcade, games, live entertainment and special events.Purchase daily and season passes online at www.quassy.com or at the park. Birthday party and group reservations are also available online. Company picnics, school fieldtrips and other catered events are also being scheduled through the park office at 203-758-2913. Quassy is located at 2132 Middlebury Road, Route 64, in Middlebury, Conn., on the shores of Lake Quassapaug.

This Week's Giveaway are 4 Passes to Quassy

These one time use passes are valid after 5pm Monday-Thursday in June, July, and August 2016.  You can redeem the certificates at the ticket booth.  Includes rides and (in season) "Splash Away Bay."  Boats excluded.  Not valid on July 4, 2016, or for group outings or days park is not open to the general public.  Parking fee Not included.  Note: Limited June and August Schedule. Check website for hours before visiting.  

To enter this win this week, enter HERE by Saturday

Dates: 6/21/16-6/25/2016 12AM
Drawing/Notification: 6/26/16 
Product: 4 After 5pm Passes to Quassy.  See details in italics above.
Two winners per site (Hopewell + Brewster + Poughkeepsie)

Sponsor: Quassy

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