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New in 2007!
Schlitterbahn® Galveston Island Waterpark
Premiers 7 New Attractions this Spring
Experience the new Blastenhoff area beginning April 21.
GALVESTON ISLAND, TEXAS
– Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark introduces the new
Blastenhoff area featuring seven new attractions, more picnic tables,
more lounge chairs, more shade and more guest amenities. The massive
Blastenhoff expansion increases the park’s guest areas by almost 30%.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark opens for the summer season
beginning April 21.
“Our new area is huge in size and scope,” explained Ron Sutula, general
manager of Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark. “Not only will our
guests be entertained by seven new attractions, but there are also more
places for our guests to spread out to have their family picnic or even
to lounge and relax.”
The New Blastenhoff Area Includes:
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Blastenhoff
Hot Tub – Relax in an enormous hot tub with swim-up bar.
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Cliffhangers – Freefall from a height of 81 feet and reach speeds
approaching 40 mph.
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F5: Twin
Twisters – Slide inside a twisting turning storm full of
surprises and thrills.
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Secluded
Beaches – Listen to crashing waves and lounge along the
shoreline at two new beaches.
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Treasure
Island Kids’ Area - Ahoy…. Enjoy a ship full of slides and
fun designed for the youngest of treasure hunters.
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WhiteWater
River – Ride up the Aquaveyer™ to the summit before
beginning a downhill whitewater adventure.
Satellite Media Tour
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When: Thursday, April 19, 2007 between 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Central
Time Zone.
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Live shots,
interviews with Schlitterbahn spokespeople, talk backs, stand-ups,
look-lives, weather segments / windows, packages, ticket give-a-ways
and more!
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Interview windows
are limited; book early to reserve your space. Interviews are
available beginning at 5:00 a.m. Central Time Zone. Noon windows are
available upon request.
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Reserve your free
window today with Cindy Randall & Greg Ellison,
SMT Producer at 949.661.9001 or
satcats@aol.com.
Wasserfest Open Today
for Spring Break
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark’s Wasserfest area is open daily
for spring breakers through March 18. Guests can enjoy a dozen heated,
climate controlled attractions between the park hours of 10 am – 5 pm.
The 70,000 square-foot indoor / outdoor convertible Wasserfest area
operates year-round (weekends and select holidays) and offers more than
a dozen heated waterpark attractions including four tube slides, three
speed slides, three kids’ activity areas containing a variety of
children’s play elements and pint-sized slides, a secluded beach, a hot
tub and the Torrent® tidal wave river.
Wasserfest tickets are available at the discounted rate of $25.59 for
adult all-day admission and $20.99 for children, ages 3 – 11, and
seniors, 55 years or older. Afternoon admission tickets are available
for $17.89 for adults and $14.65 for children and seniors. Two-day
tickets are $40.79 for adults and $32.47 for children and seniors. Taxes
are not included in the ticket price. For guests looking for even more
of a deal, discount tickets are available at participating HEB locations
and discount coupons are available at the Galveston Island Visitor’s
center located on 61st street.
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.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is the third waterpark in the
Schlitterbahn family of parks.
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 Waterpark Resort, New Braunfels
The 65-acre park features more than 40 family attractions, miles of
tubing adventures and 238 overnight accommodations. 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.
Schlitterbahn Vacation Village, Kansas City, Kansas
The company has also announced plans to develop 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, Marine Park and a covered Riverwalk with shops and restaurants.
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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Editor’s Note: A group photo
and an electronic version of this release are available for media use at
schlitterbahn.com/news
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