Tuesday, September 18 at 10 a.m. -  Groundbreaking

Construction begins on the Schlitterbahn Water Resort, several lodging components and the initial shops and restaurants that will be placed along the Riverwalk. These are scheduled to open in the summer of 2009.

The balance of the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village will continue its development plan for Phase One through summer of 2011. when it will have a fully integrated Water Resort, 750,000 sq ft of retail and over 1500 keys of lodging.

Schlitterbahn Development Group, New Braunfels, Texas - Overall project layout and design Turner Construction, Kansas City, Missouri - Construction Manager

Berger Devine Yeager, Inc. Kansas City, Missouri - Architect of Record

The first phase includes a Schlitterbahn Water Resort for summer operation. The waterpark will be one of the world's largest tubing parks with miles of interconnected rivers and signature attractions such as the Master Blaster® uphill water coaster and the Torrent Tidal-Wave River®.

In additional phases, the nearly 40-acre Water Resort will also feature an enclosed climate-controlled area that will be open year-round.

A Riverwalk with lush foliage and winding walkways will feature destination shopping, dining and entertainment. The 3,000 foot long shopping district will also feature a variety of entertainment attractions, events and shows to keep guests coming back throughout the year. Eventually more than four miles of interconnected waterways will greatly enhance the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village experience.

A Lodging package features more than 1,500 accommodations including a full-service hotel, waterfront cabins and the unique Treehaus Resort with elevated pods -- all integrated within waterpark attractions.

The full service hotel will have exciting views of the shopping district, the Riverwalk entertainment area and the Water Resort. The hotel will offer a full range of amenities to meet personal or business needs.

The Treehaus Resort features elevated treehaus accommodations strategically located within the Water Resort offering a unique and memorable lodging experience. Guests may rent a single unit in the Treehaus Resort or they may reserve an entire "pod" of three to five units for larger family gatherings.

Upscale waterfront cabins are perfect for families looking for an immersive "great outdoors" experience conveniently located near hiking and biking trails as well as other great outdoor activities. These quaint facilities include kitchen amenities, separate bedrooms and outdoor relaxation areas.

All of the lodging locations offer convenient access to the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village attractions.

TRANSPORTAINMENT
TECHNOLOGY: 

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The Schlitterbahn Vacation Village will feature a state-of-the-art Transportainment river system that transports guests around the complex on water. Transportainment rivers are designed to combine the elements of transportation, sport and entertainment, while minimizing the time park guests spend standing in lines.

The first Transportainment river system opened at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on South Padre Island in 2001. The technology has earned  the industry’s highest innovation awards including: International  Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions [IAAPA] Best New Waterpark Product; IAAPA Impact Award; World Waterpark Association Industry Leadership & Innovation award; THEA Outstanding Achievement Award from the Themed Entertainment Association. 
 

SCHLITTERBAHN BACKGROUND:

The flagship park in New Braunfels, which opened in 1979, features more than  40 family attractions and 238 overnight rooms.  Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort is the most popular summertime waterpark in the United States and has been rated America’s number one waterpark by the Travel Channel.  It has been the top-attended seasonal waterpark in the United States since 1995, according to Amusement Business rankings.

In 2007, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort earned its tenth straight Golden Ticket award for World's Best Waterpark in the annual Amusement Today poll of amusement park fans. The park’s Master Blaster uphill water coaster earned this year’s Golden Ticket for Best Waterpark Ride and the park also received a Golden Ticket for Best Waterpark Landscaping.

The 26-acre Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on South Padre Island opened in  2001 and features more than a dozen family attractions. The park’s innovative design features a dozen attractions, including the state-of-the-art Transportainment river system. Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark has received the industry’s top awards for design innovation.

Schlitterbahn’s third waterpark is on historic Galveston Island, south of Houston, Texas. The 26-acre park includes Wasserfest™, (ranked the #1 indoor waterpark in the U.S. by Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Award), the world's first convertible waterpark with sections that can be opened or closed for year-round use. The park also features the next generation of the award-winning Transportainment® river system that combines four unique rivers into one endless floating adventure.
 

Jeffrey Siebert, Corporate Communications Director
Schlitterbahn Waterparks
381 East Austin Street
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
830.608.8519
jsiebert@schlitterbahn.com
 

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