Elitch Gardens on Thursday announced a new theme for its Twister II rollercoaster that asks riders to explore the aftermath of a tornado their way to becoming simulated storm chasers. Twister III ...

DENVER — After a summer at Elitch Gardens without the iconic Twister II roller coaster, the theme park announced that the wooden thrill ride is back after being refurbished and reimagined.Riders ...

Twister II and Twister III: Storm Chaser are both longer and taller versions of the original Mr. Twister roller coaster that opened at Elitch Gardens' previous Denver location in 1964.

Twister III: Storm Chaser is the longest roller coaster at Elitch Gardens with 4,640 feet of track. "The new name, Twister III: Storm Chaser, pays homage to the different versions of this ride's ...

Elitch Gardens in Denver is open for the 2025 season. Here's what to know about hours, rides, tickets and season passes, plus why the park is closing.

Almost sixty years after it opened, Mr. Twister is still alive — but under a new name. Elitch Gardens unveiled Twister III: Storm Chaser last Friday, June 30, which still has the thrill ride's ...

1. Twister III: Storm Chaser Photo courtesy of Elitch Gardens. Years Operational: 59, renovated in 2023; Thrill Factor: 3/5; It started with Mister Twister in 1965, which, for three decades, lorded ...

Elitch Gardens will open for the season this weekend. Whether you want to check out the new Twister III: Storm Chaser , enjoy snacks with friends and family, or check out games, we have you covered.

Elitch Gardens opens wooden "Twister III" rollercoaster Friday. KMGH - Denver Scripps. Fri, June 30, 2023 at 5:05 PM UTC. The beloved "Twister II" roller coast has been refurbished, and is now ...

The Twister III: Storm Chaser roller coaster at Elitch Gardens on a gloomy Friday. Originally set to open Saturday, April 19, officials announced Friday they are delaying the grand opening -- and ...

Elitch Gardens moved to the Central Platte River Valley in 1994. ... Elitch Gardens opened its renovated Twister III — the park's last wooden rail roller coaster — in late June.

There's an entire podcast dedicated to Mary Elitch and her impressive legacy (she even found time to write two children's ...