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New in 2009 - Congo
River Expedition
Family-Thrill Adventure Opens this Weekend!
This summer guests are invited to float an ancient river
filled with mystery!
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Visiting families
will be thrilled this Memorial Day weekend with the unveiling of
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort’s latest blockbuster sensation, the Congo
River Expedition, a multi-sensory jungle adventure scheduled to open
Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
Deep in the heart of the rainforest guests discover an ancient river
teeming with wild animals, restless natives, thundering waterfalls and a
mysterious underground diamond mine.
After crossing makeshift rope bridges, guests enter the Congo River
Outpost gaining access to the exploration campsite. Towering over the
encampment is a giant angry volcano on the edge of eruption. As the
epicenter of the outpost begins to rumble warning of an eminent
explosion, the volcano vents plumes of steam before blasting water more
than 20 feet in the air!
At the volcano’s base lies an enormous “lava-heated” hot tub offering
explorers the last opportunity to relax prior to beginning their river
expedition. The journey leads past the volcano where guests are greeted
by the head archeologist who warns about the unknown dangers of
traveling the Congo River. Against his wishes, riders choose to float
the uncharted waters of the river. As the voyage begins, riders float
deeper into the jungle and are surrounded by an intensifying
thunderstorm.
The adventure continues as guests float at the will of the water’s
current and encounter a variety of special effects and animatronic
creatures including a mischievous monkey; angry, snapping crocodiles; a
ferocious lion; a menacing, coiled python; a mammoth, trumpeting
elephant and an agitated tribe of natives ready to attack without
warning.
The attraction finale takes unsuspecting riders down a 25-foot long
waterfall and plunges them into an underground abandoned diamond mine on
the verge of collapse. As the shaft begins to shake, sparking diamonds
are revealed on the walls of the mine. Luckily, explorers float into the
safety of sunlight narrowly escaping before the next collapse occurs.
“We are thrilled to unveil the most elaborately themed attraction in our
30-year history on Memorial Day weekend,” explained Darren Hill,
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort’s general manager. “Not only do we feel
that this is the most exciting new attraction to open this year in
Texas, but we are also proud to premier our new family adventure as part
of our 30th anniversary celebration.”
The Congo River Expedition is a completely immersive adventure and
guests of all ages are welcome to ride, but beware, certain aspects of
the jungle may be too scary for younger children. Please visit
www.schlitterbahn.com for more Congo River Expedition attraction and
opening event information.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort will open weekends beginning Saturday,
April 25.
Discounted season passes and park tickets are available at
schlitterbahn.com. Day passes are $39.99 for general admission and
$31.99 for children, ages 3 – 11 and seniors 55 years or older. Taxes
are not included in the ticket prices. Parking is FREE! Operating hours,
dates and attraction availability are subject to change.
The 65-acre Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort features more than 40 family
attractions and 238 overnight accommodations. Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Resort has been voted the world’s best waterpark for 11 consecutive
years by the readers of Amusement Today industry magazine is ranked as
the most popular summertime waterpark in the United States and has been
rated the number one waterpark in the world by the Travel Channel.
Schlitterbahn Background
Family-owned and operated, Schlitterbahn Waterparks has been a leader in
family water entertainment since 1979. The company operates three parks
in Texas, all of which offer family amenities that include free parking
and free inner tubes. Guests are also welcome to bring a family picnic
basket, excluding alcohol and glass containers, into the parks.
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, South Padre Island
The 26-acre park opened in 2001 and features more than a dozen family
attractions including the state-of-the-art Transportainment® river
system. Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark has received the industry’s top
awards for design innovation.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, Galveston Island
The Waterpark was recently ranked as the world’s best indoor-waterpark!
The world’s first convertible, climate-controlled indoor / outdoor
waterpark features more than 30 family attractions including three
interconnected rivers, two uphill water coasters and the signature
Boogie Bahn surf ride.
Schlitterbahn Vacation Village, Kansas City, Kansas
The company is also currently developing a $750 million groundbreaking,
trend-setting retail entertainment destination comprised of multiple
shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment venues connected by a
Transportainment® River System. In the Vacation Village, manmade rivers
carry guests between lodging units and a large summertime Water Resort
and a covered Riverwalk with shops and restaurants. The Waterpark is
scheduled to open this summer.
For more information, contact Schlitterbahn Waterparks’ corporate office
in New Braunfels, Texas at 830.625.2351 or visit the parks’ website at
schlitterbahn.com
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