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Both the South Padre Island and the Galveston parks feature "Transportainment" river systems, which allow visitors to navigate most of the park (including waiting in line at rides) without having to leave the water.
Both the South Padre Island and the Galveston parks feature "Transportainment" river systems, which allow visitors to navigate most of the park (including waiting in line at rides) without having to leave the water.


===Schlitterbahn Vacation Village===
Schlitterbahn recently announced to build a fourth park in [[Kansas City, Kansas]], to be named [[Schlitterbahn Vacation Village]]. Proposed plans are set to span an area of over {{convert|300|acre|km2}}, and will include lodging and retail areas as well as a Schlitterbahn Waterpark, the first of the chain outside of the state of Texas. It will also include a saltwater "Interactive Marine Park" for diving and other activities. The intention is to build this complex in the destination area that has grown around the [[Kansas Speedway]] since its construction.

The next great Schlitterbahn is going to be in [[Kansas City, KS]]. Schlitterbahns first outside the state of Texas. The project has a cost of $750 million. The site is a 370-acre track near village West in Kansas City, Kansas. It is only a few blocks away from the Kanasas Speedway. Groundbreaking was on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 10:00 am. They hope to open the first phase in Summer '09. And finnish the project Summer '11. They are not giving dates becouse of the Kansas winters can be harsh. It is going to include Schlitterbahn Water Resort, "Interactive Marine Park", Riverwalk, and Lodging.


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*[http://www.lonestarthrills.com/ Lone Star Thrills]
*[http://www.lonestarthrills.com/ Lone Star Thrills]
*[http://www.galveston.com/schlitterbahnwaterpark/ Galveston.com]
*[http://www.galveston.com/schlitterbahnwaterpark/ Galveston.com]
*[http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/832335.html]

[[Category:Water parks in Texas]]
[[Category:Water parks in Texas]]
[[Category:New Braunfels, Texas]]
[[Category:New Braunfels, Texas]]

Revision as of 07:57, 27 October 2008

Schlitterbahn is the name used for three waterparks located in Texas. They are considered to be among the top water parks in the world. Schlitterbahn is a German word meaning "slippery road". Schlitterbahn's catch phrase is "The hottest, coolest time in Texas!" The park allows customers to bring in their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. This is a rare feature among modern amusement parks.

Schlitterbahn Parks

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort

The Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels, Texas, originally opened in 1979 with four water slides, is built along the cool spring-fed waters of the Comal River. Bob and Billye Henry purchased 40 acres (16 hectares) on the Comal River called Landa Resort in the early 1970s. They slowly added the water recreation that is now known as Schlitterbahn West. In 1991, the Henrys bought another 25 acre (10 ha) piece of property known as Camp Warnecke and transformed it into Schlitterbahn East.

The two parts of the park are separated by several city blocks with free parking available at both locations and a free shuttle between the two areas. Schlitterbahn East is further divided into two themed areas; Surfenburg, built in 1991, and Blastenhoff, built in 1996. In 1994, Schlitterbahn opened the first ever uphill water ride, known as the Dragon Blaster. Since then, they have added several other uphill water coasters, the Master Blaster and the Family Blaster. The Master Blaster in particular has often been voted as the best water ride in the US by travel publications and is frequently mentioned on the Travel Channel as such. In addition to these water coasters, the New Braunfels park now boasts over 3 miles (5 km) of inner tube rides, 7 water playgrounds for children, 17 water slides, and the world's first surfing machine (Boogie Bahn, which is used by both professionals and casual visitors).

Schlitterbahn is widely considered to be the best waterpark in the world, and has been named so by the Travel Channel.[1] Amusement Today gave it their 'Golden Ticket Award' for the "Best Waterpark" of 2007.

Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark

In 2001, the 15-acre (61,000 m2) park (6 ha) Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark opened in South Padre Island, Texas.

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island

A third Schlitterbahn park, the 30-acre (120,000 m2) Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, was originally scheduled to open in Galveston, Texas in May 2005; but its opening was delayed due to a fire in the hangar where all the construction equipment was located. The Galveston park officially opened its indoor Wasserfest section on March 12, 2006. The first summer section, Surfenburg, opened on April 22, 2006 and the final part of the park, Blastenhoff, opened in Summer 2007. The park will be open year-round, with the indoor Wasserfest section open in the winter season and all three sections open in the summer. In September 2008, the park was severely damaged by Hurricane Ike. As of September 16, 2008, the park will remain closed until further notice.[2]

Both the South Padre Island and the Galveston parks feature "Transportainment" river systems, which allow visitors to navigate most of the park (including waiting in line at rides) without having to leave the water.

Schlitterbahn Vacation Village

The next great Schlitterbahn is going to be in Kansas City, KS. Schlitterbahns first outside the state of Texas. The project has a cost of $750 million. The site is a 370-acre track near village West in Kansas City, Kansas. It is only a few blocks away from the Kanasas Speedway. Groundbreaking was on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 10:00 am. They hope to open the first phase in Summer '09. And finnish the project Summer '11. They are not giving dates becouse of the Kansas winters can be harsh. It is going to include Schlitterbahn Water Resort, "Interactive Marine Park", Riverwalk, and Lodging.

  • Long tube chutes trace through the original park, flowing like rivers with rapids and waterfalls.
    Long tube chutes trace through the original park, flowing like rivers with rapids and waterfalls.
  • Slides and pools are everywhere.
    Slides and pools are everywhere.
  • The original park has several sets of racing slides.
    The original park has several sets of racing slides.
  • The shallow Comal River flows nearby.
    The shallow Comal River flows nearby.
  • Spring water from the slides runs straight into the river.
    Spring water from the slides runs straight into the river.
  • Thousands of inner tubes form an impressive tower. The tubes are literal "inner tubes" from tires.
    Thousands of inner tubes form an impressive tower. The tubes are literal "inner tubes" from tires.

References

  1. ^ Edmonds, Rose and Antoniades, Christina (2007). "Best Water Parks in America". travel.discovery.com. Retrieved 2007-05-16. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ http://www.schlitterbahn.com/gal/default.asp | From the offical Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark website |
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