Showing posts with label Wildwater Kingdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wildwater Kingdom. Show all posts

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Geauga Lake- Property may be Reused

Former Amusement Park, Geauga Lake Property May be Reused in the Future.

Image from Wikipedia
 The former property of Geauga Lake may see reuse in the future. The city of Aurora has announced that they plan to rezone the 548 acres not associated with Wildwater Kingdom (currently owned by Cedar Fair).

 They'd like to turn the property into a mixed zone of retail, housing and entertainment. The announcement is suppose to be made public on January with the public vote to be held sometime in May.  While even Wildwater Kingdom may be rezoned in this movie, Cedar Fair as stated they plan to keep operating and retain ownership of the former SeaWorld property.

More details at Aurora Advocate

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom: Major Additions in 2014


!!Breaking News!!

 Today Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom announced their big 2014 project. Major expansions are coming to Wildwater Kingdom in the form of a massive slide tower which will feature 6 new slides and the catchy name of "Snake Pit".

 This new slide tower will feature a series of slides. The first is a series spiral slides called 'Boa Blasters' which will have turning twists on 325 feet of slide.  A single slide series of tube slides called 'Constrictor' which will use single and double tubes, down a series of hills. It's 449 feet long with a height of 50 feet and a 360 degree turn.



The most impressive set of slides are called 'Python Plummet' which is a count-down slide. Enclosed in a tube, your counted down then dropped into a steep incline of slide. It is also the tallest point of the 'Snake Pit' addition at 65' tall on the six story slide tower.

With the addition of 'Snake Pit' Wildwater Kingdom will total 26 slides, two wave pools and two lazy rivers.

In addition to the big Wildwater Kingdom news today, Dorney Park isn't left out either. Returning to the park in 2014 the "All Wheel Sport Show" will return to the 'Good Time Theater'.  In the press release they state the show will feature special effects along side bikers, skaters, aerialists and gymnasts who will be performing gravity-defying stunts.  The show is reported to be "High Energy and High Thrill" by the parks VP and GM, Michael Fehnel.




So the big news in a nutshell:
Big Shiny New Slide Tower with 6 new slides.
Dorney gets "All Wheel Sport Show" to their 'Good Time Theater".

Monday, August 26, 2013

Breaking News: Dorney Park's Wildwater Kingdom to Receieve 2014 Expansion




!!BREAKING NEWS!!

 We've just received word that Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will be making a big announcement about an major addition to Wildwater Kingdom for the 2014 season.  On Wednesday, August 28th, 2013 at 9:15am the park will be announcing what this new multimillion dollar project will be. 

 After consulting with my expert on Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, this could be a potentially massive expansion. Possibly taking over several areas already owned by the park. I've complied a quick map (via GoogleMaps) of the possible areas which may see new construction soon.

 While unable to attend the media conference in person, we hope to bring you this breaking news as quickly as possible. Please stay tuned for updates!

UPDATE 8/28/13:
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom have made their big announcement, follow the link below for more information.