
Vancouver, Canada ā With the start of the water park season already underway in the United States, WhiteWater is proud to highlight a number of projects this year, both opened and upcoming, from coast to coast.
First SlideWheelĀ® in the Americas
Making history atĀ Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park,Ā the first SlideWheel in the Western hemisphere opened on the Memorial Day weekend. A cross between a Ferris wheel and a water slide, this rotating spectacle creates anĀ unpredictable ride experienceĀ that seemingly defies the laws of physics.
World Debut of Blasterango Battle in the Smokies
Further down south,Ā Soaky Mountain WaterparkĀ in Tennessee will open a one-of-a-kind dueling rideāthe worldās first Blaster Battle and Boomerango fusion, or Blasterango Battle, where riders compete side by side on Master Blasters, finishing with never-before-seen translucent Boomerango walls that will make them feel like they are going over āThe Edge.ā
More Openings in the USA
Orlando World Center Marriott
In Florida,Ā Orlando World Center Marriott, one of the largest properties in the area, added an outdoor oasis with a 50-ft water slide tower launching three thrilling inner tube ridesāthe first in an Orlando resort. The slides include Boomerango, AquaSphere, and Tailspin, utilizing colors that are fun and reflect a refined resort palette.
SeaWorldās AquaticaĀ opened āReef Plungeāāslides that start with ocean-themed AquaLucent effects in dark AquaTubes and finish with clear acrylic flumes that take riders past real marine life.
Still in Florida,Ā Island H2O Water ParkĀ in Kissimmee launched an innovative yet simpleĀ all-digital season pass solutionāa first in the industry. It was developed by WhiteWaterās software arm,Ā Vantage, to automate the process, make the experience seamless for guests and operators, as well as save time and reduce staffing needs.
Three Palace Entertainment parksāRaging Waters Los AngelesĀ in California,Ā Sandcastle WaterparkĀ in Pennsylvania, andĀ WetānāWild Emerald PointeĀ in North Carolinaāwill open āBombs Awayā a high-thrill body slide complex with an AquaDrop and Flatline Loop. Similarly,Ā Wild Water AdventuresĀ in California will offer its own version called āGreen Mamba.ā
Staying in California, the highly anticipated opening of the brand-newĀ Wild RiversĀ on the site of the old water park after a decade of closure has become the talk of Orange County. The park has sourced all of its water attractions, seven complexes in total, from WhiteWater. From high-speed body slides to stomach-tickling family raft rides to RainFortress 4, a multi-level interactive water play structure, guests of any age will find hours of fun.
Play is what LEGOĀ® is all about. With over 800 installations of AquaPlay structures worldwide,Ā LEGOLANDĀ® New YorkĀ is trusting WhiteWater to open another one this yearāan AquaPlay 1050āalong with a number of AquaSplash Toys, for its water playground.
āItās great to see such high-profile openings in North America, which are inviting more investments in the attractions industry after the events of the last two years,ā said Doug Smith, Head of Global Sales. āWith this changing landscape, WhiteWater is innovating to offer clients not only products that allow venues to stand out, but solutions to help them digitally transform with the times.ā
OverĀ 70 projects worldwideĀ supplied by WhiteWater are expected to open in 2022, encompassingĀ water ridesĀ for theme parks,Ā surf attractions, and Vantage venue management platform, in addition to water slides and aquatic play.
For more project opening announcements throughout the year, follow WhiteWater on LinkedIn:Ā https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitewaterwest.