Water park

Canada’s Wonderland announces exhilarating cliff jumping water park attraction and kids’ airplane ride for 2020

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Vaughan, Ontario, Aug. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas Wonderland is taking guest adventures to new heights in 2020 with the addition of a multi-level cliff jumping attraction in the water park and an exciting airplane ride for children in Planet Snoopy.

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  • Vaughan, Ontario, Aug. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas Wonderland is taking guest adventures to new heights in 2020 with the addition of a multi-level cliff jumping attraction in the water park and an exciting airplane ride for children in Planet Snoopy.
  • Adventure awaits at Mountain Bay Cliffs, situated high above the landscape of Splash Works water park.
  • Guests can experience the exhilaration of cliff jumping from a variety of heights into the water below, with the ultimate challenge of conquering the highest peak at seven-and-a-half metres (25 feet).
  • Were committed to finding new ways to deliver fun, immersive and memorable experiences to guests of all ages, said Norm Pirtovshek, General Manager at Canadas Wonderland.

Daytona Lagoon Helps Beat the August Heat with 40% Off "Pool Daze" Promotion

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

During "Pool Daze" admission to Daytona Lagoon's waterpark is just $15.99, over 40% off normal prices.

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  • During "Pool Daze" admission to Daytona Lagoon's waterpark is just $15.99, over 40% off normal prices.
  • "We hope the discounted prices get the whole family here, to help beat the heat these next few weeks!"
  • Earlier this summer, Daytona Lagoon unveiled two brand new thrilling slides Kraken's Revenge and Shaka Halfpipe --and the Pool Daze promotion offers the perfect opportunity to give them a run.
  • Daytona Lagoon is Daytona Beach's Premier Waterpark and Family Entertainment Center.

Sandcastle Announces New Bombs Away, Six-Story Looping Body Slide for Summer 2020 Season

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Monday, August 12, 2019

PITTSBURGH, August 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandcastle, Pittsburgh's best family waterpark, announces the newest addition to its attraction lineup for the upcoming 2020 season Bombs Away, a high altitude, looping free-fall body slide.

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  • PITTSBURGH, August 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandcastle, Pittsburgh's best family waterpark, announces the newest addition to its attraction lineup for the upcoming 2020 season Bombs Away, a high altitude, looping free-fall body slide.
  • Opening early next summer, Bombs Away will take riders to a towering height of more than six-stories.
  • "We're excited to welcome Bombs Away to our existing collection of attractions that our guests have grown to love," said Tom Radovic, General Manager for Sandcastle.
  • With the addition of Bombs Away, guests now have yet another reason to enjoy another summer of fun with a 2020 season pass!

California’s Great America Makes Waves with Completely Transformed Waterpark, “South Bay Shores”

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Northern Californias premiere amusement park is getting bigger and better in summer 2020, when Californias Great America debuts the new South Bay Shores waterpark.

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  • Northern Californias premiere amusement park is getting bigger and better in summer 2020, when Californias Great America debuts the new South Bay Shores waterpark.
  • Kick back on the beach that is just steps away from the rides and roller coasters of Californias Great America.
  • South Bay Shores represents the newest phase of a multi-year revitalization of Californias Great America, building on our nearly 50 year heritage of giving Bay Area residents even more reasons to call the park their favorite destination for fun, said Manny Gonzalez, vice president and general manager of Californias Great America.
  • Californias Great America is a 100-acre theme and waterpark located in Santa Clara, Calif. As Northern Californias premier amusement park, featuring thrill rides, live entertainment, and in 2020 the new South Bay Shores waterpark, Californias Great America is the top destination for thrill-seekers and families alike.

Cedar Fair Completes Acquisition of Two Iconic Schlitterbahn Water Parks in Texas

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Monday, July 1, 2019

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, announced today it has completed the acquisition of two iconic water parks and one resort in Texas Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston for a cash purchase price of $261 million.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, announced today it has completed the acquisition of two iconic water parks and one resort in Texas Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston for a cash purchase price of $261 million.
  • Starting today, Cedar Fair is officially Texas proud, said President and CEO Richard Zimmerman.
  • For the employees and guests of those parks, I want to extend a warm welcome to the Cedar Fair family.
  • In conjunction with the closing of the Texas water parks acquisition, Cedar Fair recently completed the issuance of $500 million of 5.250% senior unsecured notes, due 2029.

Aquatopia Voted #1 Indoor Waterpark in the Nation by USA Today 10Best

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Friday, June 28, 2019

Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark , the Poconos premier adventure destination, was named the Best Indoor Waterpark in the country by USA Today .

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  • Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark , the Poconos premier adventure destination, was named the Best Indoor Waterpark in the country by USA Today .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190628005447/en/
    Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark in the Pocono Mountains named Best Indoor Waterpark in the Country by USA Today 10Best.
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    The contest, which was launched in May by USA TODAY 10BEST, gave voters four weeks to vote for their favorite indoor waterpark.
  • This is the fourth time Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark was nominated and the third time it has been voted #1.

Amusement Parks & Arcades: Global Market Opportunities & Strategies 2019-2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

The "Amusement Parks And Arcades Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Amusement Parks And Arcades Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The amusement parks and arcades market is segmented by type into theme parks, water parks and amusement arcades.
  • North America was the largest market for amusement parks and arcades, accounting for 40.1% of the global market in 2018.
  • The top opportunities in the amusement parks and arcades market will arise in the theme parks segment which will gain $21.1 billion of global annual sales by 2022.

Urban Commons Unveils World's Largest Holiday Inn Resort With $27.5 Million Renovation Investment

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla., June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Commons , a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm, has announced the successful rebranding of the former Nickelodeon Suites Resort to the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites and Waterpark with a completed $27.5 million renovation.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Commons , a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm, has announced the successful rebranding of the former Nickelodeon Suites Resort to the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites and Waterpark with a completed $27.5 million renovation.
  • Urban Commons acquired the Holiday Inn Orlando Suites and Waterpark in 2014 and with renovations now completed, revenue is anticipated to increase by $1.5 million.
  • "We are thrilled to reintroduce visitors to Orlando's only family inspired all-suite resort and waterpark," said Taylor Woods, Principal of Urban Commons.
  • The Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites and Waterpark boasts a central location ideal for guests.

Families Have a New Way to Enjoy Great Wolf Lodge: Company Introduces Nationwide Waterpark Day Pass Program

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

CHICAGO, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Wolf Lodge is providing families with a new way to experience the resort's beloved waterpark.

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  • CHICAGO, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Wolf Lodge is providing families with a new way to experience the resort's beloved waterpark.
  • To celebrate the nationwide launch of the waterpark day pass program, Great Wolf Lodge will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish for every day pass sold now through the end of June.
  • Currently, waterpark day passes are available at all of the company's U.S. resorts except Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota in Bloomington, which is expected to start offering waterpark day passes in July.
  • For more information about Great Wolf Lodge's waterpark day pass program, or to book a visit, guests can greatwolf.com/daypass or by call 1-888-960-WOLF (9653).

Seven Peaks Waterpark Opens for 30th Anniversary with Special Events and Celebrations Planned All Summer

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Provos favorite family attraction opens for their 30th season and has special events and celebrations planned throughout the summer.

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  • Provos favorite family attraction opens for their 30th season and has special events and celebrations planned throughout the summer.
  • Seven Peaks Waterpark opens for the summer Thursday, May 30 with entertaining shows featuring a variety of animals, and water slides and attractions unique to the area.
  • Families have been visiting Seven Peaks Waterpark for 30 years, and we are just as excited to welcome them this season as we were on our very first day," said Cathy Lawson, General Manager for Seven Peaks Waterpark.
  • Seven Peaks Waterpark in Provo, Utah, is the states largest waterpark, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019, with more than 15 water attractions including five drop slides, a 500,000-gallon wave pool and more.