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Voted the Number One Indoor Waterpark in the World
Two Years in a Row!
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
Waterpark received top honors
according to Amusement Today’s annual golden ticket survey
GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas
– Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Heated-Indoor Waterpark was honored
this week by being voted the World’s Best Indoor Waterpark during
the 2009 Golden Ticket Award ceremony hosted at LEGOLAND California,
Carlsbad, CA.
Nicknamed the “Academy Awards of the Amusement Park Industry,” the
Golden Ticket Awards are presented annually by Amusement Today, an
industry trade magazine based in Arlington, Texas. The winners are
determined by the results of an international survey conducted among
hundreds of well-traveled enthusiasts and amusement park
aficionados.
“We are extremely honored to earn the Golden Ticket distinction as
having the World’s Best Indoor Waterpark two years in a row,” stated
Ron Sutula, general manager for Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
Waterpark. “Recently featured on the Travel Channel, our indoor
waterpark has gained notoriety not only for its state-of-the-art
ingenious convertible roof and wall system, but also for the variety
of family attractions all under one roof. We’ve got your family
covered for fall and winter Schlitterbahn fun.”
The 70,000 square-foot indoor, climate-controlled, convertible area
operates throughout the year and offers more than a dozen heated
waterpark attractions including four tube slides, three speed
slides, two kids’ activity areas containing a variety of children’s
play elements and pint-sized slides, a secluded beach, the Boogie
Bahn surfing ride, a hot tub and the Torrent® tidal wave river.
For full Golden Ticket results visit amusementtoday.com.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Heated-Indoor Waterpark is open
weekends and select holidays through January 3, 2010.
Family-owned and operated, Schlitterbahn Waterparks has been a
leader in family water entertainment since 1979. The company
operates three parks in Texas and the new Schlitterbahn Vacation
Village Waterpark located in Kansas, 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 alcoholic
beverages and glass containers, into the parks.
For more information, contact Schlitterbahn Waterparks’ corporate
office in New Braunfels, Texas at 830.625.2351 or visit the parks’
media center at schlitterbahn.com/news.
The coolness of summer comes to life at the regions newest
waterpark. More than 600 staff members are needed to fill open
positions in food and beverage, lifeguards, cashiers, retail and
more. Potential staff members should be at least 15 years old and
able to work throughout the summer months.
“We are so proud of the quality of the team we assemble every
season,” said Ron Sutula, Schlitterbahn’s general manager. “We
strive to offer our staff members the best work experience and a
competitive compensation plan including scholarship opportunities
and an end of the season bonus program.”
Interviews are available daily.
For a quicker and easier way to find out about job opportunities and
to apply for a position, applicants are encouraged to apply online
at schlitterbahn.com.
Schlitterbahn Waterparks is an Equal Employment Opportunity
employer. For more information or questions regarding employment,
please call 409.770.WAVE, ext. 3461 or email
teamgalveston@schlitterbahn.com.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark summer season opens
Saturday, April 26 for weekend operation and is proud to 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.
During summer operations, the new Blastenhoff, Surfenburg and
Wasserfest areas incorporate state-of-the-art attractions including
two uphill water coasters, a wave pool, water slides, kids’
playgrounds, whitewater rapids, hot tubs, the Boogie Bahn surf ride
and the exclusive Transportainment® interconnected river system.
Year-round season passes are currently available by calling the park
at 409.770.WAVE (9283) or by visiting schlitterbahn.com.
For more information, call 830.625.2351 or visit the park’s website:
www.schlitterbahn.com.
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