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Waterworld California becomes Six Flags’ 20th property
Concord, California. Waterworld California is Northern California’s largest water park, formerly owned and operated by Six Flags, and is located 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. “This is an exciting new venture and a great
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opportunity to provide families with more entertainment options in this important market,” said Six Flags President
ix Flags Entertainment Corporation has agreed with EPR Properties, owner of Waterworld California, to operate the water park located in
and CEO John Duffey. “Guests in Northern California will now have the opportunity to enjoy two beautiful Six Flags parks. This is truly a win-win, as we welcome our 20th property—Waterworld California—back into our family of parks.” The 30-acre (12 hectare) Waterworld California features
more than 35 water attractions, including the region’s largest wave pool, an interactive children’s play area and its latest offering—Break Point Plunge. This 270-foot (82 m) long
Volcano Bay introduces TapuTapu Wearable
Volcano Bay, the eagerly awaited third theme park from Universal Orlando, opened on May 25th and introduced guests to the new TapuTapu wearable. Designed specifically for use in Universal’s water park, TapuTapu is an easy way to make the guest experience throughout the park as hassle-free and fun-filled as possible. TapuTapu allows guests to discover various
Taptu Play experiences throughout the park with just a simple tap of the device. It also allows guests to virtually wait in line for the attractions on offer at Volcano Bay. Covering
30 acres, the brand new park includes a wave pool with sandy beaches, a peaceful winding river, twisting multi-rider raft rides and speeding body slides that drop from the top of the volcano into the waters below.
looping thrill ride launches riders in a capsule from a height of more than six stories. Other extreme slides include Honolulu Halfpipe—a curved tube slide and Cliffhanger, one of the park’s signature speed slides.
NINJAGO™ The Ride opens at Legoland Windsor in the UK
LEGO® NINJAGO™ World, the UK’s first ever 4D, hand gesture enabled ride has opened at Legoland Windsor. This new attraction takes guests through interactive NINJAGO character scenes to test balance, agility, speed and creativity: Zane’s Temple Build, Kai’s Spinners and Cole’s Rock Climb. After tackling the activities and perfecting their Spinjitzu skills, guests are prepared for the highly anticipated LEGO® NINJAGO™ The Ride. NINJAGO™ The Ride is the first attraction in the UK to use thrilling 4D effects of heat, smoke and wind, alongside state of the art Maestro hand gesture technology, enabling riders to virtually throw fire balls, shock waves, ice and lightning using nothing but their hands, as well as intuitively adapting to each individual’s playing style. Up to four ninjas can sit in each ride vehicle where their ninja skills will be tested as they score points battling against snake tribes, skeleton ghosts and King of the Skulkuns, before ultimately facing The Great Devourer – a giant serpent who can only be defeated by working together and demonstrating the best Spinjitzu moves.
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