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Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Debuting World’s Tallest Water Coaster in 2020
ByDaniel Glauser August 29, 2019August 30, 2019

Six Flags Great America—the Thrill Capital of the Midwest—today announced an innovative, record-breaking new water coaster coming to the park’s Hurricane Harbor in 2020―Tsunami Surge. This-state-of-the-art water attraction will be the tallest water coaster in the world towering over 86 feet high, using water-blasting jet- propulsion technology for lightning fast uphill speeds and adrenaline-pumping drops….

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Cedar Fair | Kings Dominion | News | Waterparks

Coconut Shores Waterpark Expansion Coming To Kings Dominion in 2020
ByDan Hower August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Kings Dominion is expanding their Soak City waterpark in 2020 with the addition of an all new Coconut Shores Area! This new expansion will offer three new additions providing the perfect place for families to cool down and have fun! Kids of all ages can explore their way to the top of Lighthouse Landing, a 45-ft…

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Cedar Fair | Dorney Park | News | Waterparks

Seaside Splashworks Coming To Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in 2020
ByDan Hower August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom will be making waves in its water park when the new beach-themed multi-level play structure, Seaside Splashworks, debuts in 2020! The new family attraction will feature more than 75 play elements to engage the entire family for hours, including: six water slides, totaling 430ft in length, with twists and turns…

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Cedar Fair | News | Waterparks | World's of Fun

RipTide Raceway Coming to Worlds Of Fun in 2020
ByDan Hower August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Worlds of Fun has revealed plans to build RipTide Raceway, a massive new slide for Oceans of Fun park goers who want to race their friends and family to the bottom in friendly competition! Competition and thrills combine at Worlds of Fun in 2020 when Riptide Raceway debuts next summer at Oceans of Fun water…

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Carowinds | Cedar Fair | News | Video | Waterparks

Boogie Board Racers And Grand Carnivale Coming To Carowinds in 2020
ByDan Hower August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Could Carowinds be any more AMAZING? Just wait! In 2020, the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas is adding even more to its lineup of more than 60 world-class rides, waterpark, live shows and incredible attractions – all served up with gracious Carolina hospitality. World-class water slide racing is coming to Carowinds in 2020 when…

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Kennywood | News | Waterparks

Sandcastle Waterpark in Pittsburgh Adding Bombs Away Freefall Slide
ByDan Hower August 13, 2019April 26, 2022

Bombs Away, a high altitude, floor vanishing, looping free-fall body slide is coming to Pittsburgh’s Sandcastle waterpark in 2020! Opening early next summer, Bombs Away will take riders to a towering height of more than six-stories. Once they reach the top, riders will enjoy a breathtaking view of the Monongahela River before stepping into an…

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California's Great America | Cedar Fair | Construction | Waterparks

California’s Great America Opening South Bay Shores Waterpark in 2020
ByDaniel Glauser August 8, 2019August 9, 2019

Northern California’s premiere amusement park is getting bigger and better in summer 2020, when California’s Great America debuts the new South Bay Shores waterpark. Guests will be immersed in a completely transformed waterpark experience featuring seven new water attractions including four drop slides, two tube slides, and a new lagoon area. Guests will also enjoy…

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Construction | Holiday World | News | Waterparks

Cheetah Chase Racing Launched Water Coaster Coming In 2020 To Holiday World And Splashin Safari
ByDan Hower August 6, 2019August 6, 2019

After lots of teases and speculation, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari has officially announced Cheetah Chase – an all new Racing Launched Water Coaster for 2020! Holiday World’s third water coaster will feature two ProSlide RocketBLAST-powered racing slides totaling more than 1700 feet of track. Riders will experience a water-powered flat launch before racing against…

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Cedar Fair | News | Waterparks

Cedar Fair To Aquire Two Iconic Waterparks And A Resort From Schlitterbahn
ByDan Hower June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 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, subject…

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg | News | Video | Waterparks

Busch Gardens Virginia Opens Cutback Water Coaster At Water Country USA
ByDan Hower May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Busch Gardens’ Water Country USA celebrated a monumental first today with the grand opening of their new Cutback Water Coaster, the first RocketBLAST coaster on the East Coast and a first for Virginia! “I’m certainly a big fan of traditional roller coasters especially the ones at our sister park, Busch Gardens, and to finally have…

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Aquatica Orlando’s Karekare Curl Opens To The Public On April 12
ByDaniel Glauser March 28, 2019March 29, 2019

KareKare Curl, Aquatica Orlando’s anticipated new attraction will be making its grand debut to park guests on Friday, April 12. “KareKare” means “waves” in the Maori language and when combined with “Curl” meaning in a curved shape, this new ride could be described as a “curve shaped wave” which riders will experience when climbing the…

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Construction | Fun Spot | News | Waterparks

New Interactive Water Experience Coming To Fun Spot Orlando
ByDan Hower March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

For many years, Fun Spot has been secretly planning to expand their Orlando park with a waterpark. In 2011, plans started surfacing online about a potential waterpark expansion, but nothing came of the concept. Recently, the park has started teasing over social media of work being done at the corner of the park near the…

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