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Kalahari Poconos Now Home to Largest Indoor Waterpark in USA

Kalahari Poconos Now Home to Largest Indoor Waterpark in USA

Mar 13, 2017 Attractions, News, North America, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Kalahari Poconos Now Home to Largest Indoor Waterpark in USA

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains is now home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark. Boasting 220,000 sq. ft. of attraction space, the indoor waterpark now features eight new...
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New Story-Intensive Water Ride to Open at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon

New Story-Intensive Water Ride to Open at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon

Mar 09, 2017 News, Water Parks Comments Off on New Story-Intensive Water Ride to Open at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon

In a first for a water attraction in Florida, guests will be transported in their treasure rafts to the top of the slide, passing by Mary’s wrecked ship where her parrot is talking alongside their...
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Polin Expands French Presence With O’Gliss Waterpark in Le Bernard

Polin Expands French Presence With O’Gliss Waterpark in Le Bernard

Jan 27, 2017 Europe & Middle East, News, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Polin Expands French Presence With O’Gliss Waterpark in Le Bernard

Polin Waterparks continues to be a leading waterpark designer and supplier in France with the opening of the new O’Gliss Waterpark in Le Bernard in June 2016. Polin Waterparks’...
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Six Flags Announces Waterpark and General Manager for First China Property

Six Flags Announces Waterpark and General Manager for First China Property

Dec 19, 2016 Asia, Business, Homepage Slider, News, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags Announces Waterpark and General Manager for First China Property

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and Riverside Investment Group Co. Ltd., an award-winning have announced an agreement to build a new water park adjacent to the first-ever Six Flags-branded theme...
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WhiteWater’s Attraction

WhiteWater’s Attraction

Nov 22, 2016 IPM Interviews, News, People, Water Parks Comments Off on WhiteWater’s Attraction

Photo: Father & son team Geoff & Paul Chutter shortly after Paul joined WhiteWater   WhiteWater received three awards last week. IAAPA awarded the company for its Smart Blast VFD...
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#TBT: Water Falls? – an article from the InPark Archive

#TBT: Water Falls? – an article from the InPark Archive

May 11, 2016 Europe & Middle East, Features, News, Water Parks Comments Off on #TBT: Water Falls? – an article from the InPark Archive

the upward flow of waterparks by George Walker Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Fall 2010 issue of InPark Magazine. Compare it to IPM Editor Martin Palicki’s recent...
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Vortex Products Showcased at New Center Parcs Aqua Mundo Attraction

Vortex Products Showcased at New Center Parcs Aqua Mundo Attraction

Feb 23, 2016 Attractions, News, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks Comments Off on Vortex Products Showcased at New Center Parcs Aqua Mundo Attraction

Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada — Well-known for their family-centered holiday villages across Europe, the Center Parcs Group was looking to add an Aqua Mundo (water world) attraction at the Bois aux...
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With waterparks, sometimes technology floats just below the surface

With waterparks, sometimes technology floats just below the surface

Nov 25, 2015 Features, Homepage Slider, News, Water Parks Comments Off on With waterparks, sometimes technology floats just below the surface

Many are familiar with the most recent technological advancements in the waterpark market. Mixing game engines or AV equipment with slides and pools is gaining popularity. But during IAAPA, two...
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Waterparks: What Does the Future Hold?

Waterparks: What Does the Future Hold?

Sep 29, 2015 #59 - Zoos/Aquaria and Waterparks 2015, 2015, Features, Technology & Media, Uncategorized, Water Parks Comments Off on Waterparks: What Does the Future Hold?

Monty Lunde, Technifex tory will make the next generation of waterpark attractions compelling and waterslides will make them thrilling. Waterparks, as we know them, were originally developed in the...
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Water World updates two classic raft rides with energy-saving lighting fixtures

Water World updates two classic raft rides with energy-saving lighting fixtures

Sep 15, 2015 Homepage Slider, News, North America, Technology & Media, Water Parks Comments Off on Water World updates two classic raft rides with energy-saving lighting fixtures

New candle lighting effects appear so realistic, park guests regularly splash and attempt to extinguish them. Lost River of the Pharaohs and Voyage to the Center of the Earth, both […]
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