Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

Sources

• magicsprings.com/rides-thrill (Official thrill-ride list: Brain Drain, X-Coaster (2006, 150 ft, more than 65 mph), The Gauntlet (110-ft drop, five inversions, 2,200 ft, 50 mph), The Hawk, Big Bad John (2002, three lift hills, 3,500 ft, about three minutes, 50 ft, 30 mph), Plummet Summit (2005, 50-ft chute, 34 mph). Official name Magic Springs Theme and Water Park.)
• magicsprings.com/rides-family (Official family-ride list: Diamond Mine Coaster, Rum Runner Pirate Ship, Ozark Mountain Taxi Company, Razorback Roundup Bumper Cars, Log Flume.)
• magicsprings.com (Official website and name; season opening announced (Park Opens May 2).)
• rcdb.com/4682.htm (RCDB park page: Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, 1701 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, operating, opened 1978-07-22, closed 1995, reopened 2000, former name Magic Springs & Crystal Falls, operator Premier Parks, LLC. Operating coasters Diamond Mine Run (2000), Big Bad John (2002), Gauntlet (2004); SBNO X Coaster and Arkansas Twister; removed Zyklon, Twist 'n' Shout (2000-2012), Wild Hog, Roaring Tornado.)
• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Springs (History: opened July 22, 1978; closed 1995; reopened May 27, 2000 as Magic Springs and Crystal Falls; ownership and management changes; renamed Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in late 2016; EPR Properties owner, Premier Parks operator; Arkansas Twister operated 1992-2024.)
• encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/magic-springs-5794 (Address 1701 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs; history and owners (LARC 1978, Nygem/Melvyn Bell, Fitraco 1995, Themeparks LLC, PARC 2008, EPR Properties 2016, Premier Parks); Arkansas Twister retired before the 2025 season and left standing.)
• katv.com/news/local/theme-park-in-hot-springs-gets-new-owner... (April 7, 2017: EPR Properties buying Magic Springs Theme & Water Park; Premier Parks LLC stays as operator.)
• hotsprings.org/blog/your-guide-to-magic-springs-theme-water-... (Visit Hot Springs guide: ZIP code 71901.)