SeaWorld describes their new water attraction as a "whimsical,
one-of-a-kind" water park. Aquatica, scheduled to open in March of 2008,
will blend together animal experiences, waters from serene to extreme,
high-speed thrills and sandy beaches.
“SeaWorld is famous for immersing guests in the mystery of the sea and its
animals,” said Jim Atchison, executive vice president and general manager of
SeaWorld Orlando. “Aquatica takes this immersion to a new level, inviting
guests to play in, over, and under the water itself.”
The nearly 60 acre park, located east of International Drive, will feature
lush landscape inspired by the flora of the South Sea Islands and have
crystal-blue rivers winding through hidden grottos and waterfalls.
All told, there will be thirty-six water slides, six rivers, and more than
80,000 square feet of beach area. The park’s signature attraction will
plunge riders in clear tubes through a crystal-blue lagoon which will hold
black-and-white Commerson’s dolphins.
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| Aquatica will offer twin wave pools that can produce two
different wave patterns or work in tandem to create dueling waves
and enormous combined waves. |
Many of the park's attractions even offer dual experiences within the same
ride. Two immense wave lagoons create the world's only side-by-side wave
pools that can be operated independently or together. Though side-by-side,
each lagoon offers a very different experience: one with crashing waves and
5-foot swells, the other with a gently rolling surf. Nine different wave
patterns can be created throughout the two pools, with the ability to
generate one immense wave, or even "dueling" waves.Peeking through this verdant landscape, brightly colored, quirky buildings
topped with swooping, pitched roofs create an uplifting, carefree setting.
Colorful, whimsical animals - derivative patterns from New Zealand's Maori
culture - adorn carved totem poles and interactive fountains.
Aquatica features the most thrilling water rides in the world with 36 water
slides, six rivers and lagoons, and more than 80,000 square feet of beach
area. Designed in a way that could only be done by SeaWorld, these distinct
attractions will zoom, float and splash guests through amazing animal
habitats and undersea adventures.
The park's signature attraction plunges riders in clear tubes through a
crystal-blue lagoon with black-and-white Commerson's dolphins. Guests feel
as if they are flying beneath the sea among these beautiful animals. While
similar in coloration to SeaWorld's icon, Shamu, these dolphins are also
distinctly different. In addition to being much smaller, they are also fast,
agile swimmers - making them the perfect inhabitants for this lively park.
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| Perhaps Aquatica's most unique attraction will be side-by-side
clear water slides that will shoot riders underwater where they will
encounter black and white Commerson's dolphins. |
Live animals from lands all over the world including Commerson's dolphins,
brilliant macaws and colorful fish bring to life the park's playful,
high-energy nature.
Aquatica's attractions offer equal emphasis on high-energy thrill rides and
immersive swimming experiences. A colorful mix of racing tunnels, raft rides
and rivers offer crashing surf and high-speed thrills, while pools, lagoons
and lazy rivers invite guests to enjoy slower pace.
Winding rivers throughout Aquatica also offer two different journeys from
serene to extreme. One river carries guests through gentle waterfalls, past
exotic birds and into an undersea grotto with thousands of colorful fish. An
adjacent river offers pure thrill, jetting riders through rolling rapids,
rushing geysers and racing waters.
Colorful eight-lane racing slides, triple-drop raft rides, double inner
tubes, and a 6-story family ride round out the mix of thrills.
Even the littlest swimmers will enjoy one-of-a-kind attractions at Aquatica.
One of the world's largest interactive water play areas includes a colorful
rain fortress that towers 60 feet above a 15,000-square-foot pool. The
entire family can zoom together on slides and blast water cannons. In a
separate children's pool, even those Aquatica guests not old enough to walk
can still slide down tubes with Mom and Dad in specially built rafts.
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| Aquatica will offer a highly themed South Sea Islands
atmosphere, lush landscaping, and lots of water rides and
attractions for all ages and thrill levels. |
Plenty of wide, sand beaches, refreshing lagoons and cool shade from
towering oaks and exotic trees create the ultimate water park for guest
comfort. Personal cabanas dot the shoreline for those who desire a private
retreat. The entire park is designed to limit wait times and provide easy
access to rides, attractions and even restaurants. Those who don't want to
leave the comfort of their lounge chair can even enjoy beachside waiter
service. All of this allows more time for carefree family fun.
Aquatica will be the natural complement to a full day's adventure at
SeaWorld Orlando, and create a trio of SeaWorld parks in Central Florida
that collectively provide experiences found nowhere else in the world.
Guests are amazed by the wonders of the sea at SeaWorld. They can then visit
Aquatica to indulge in the playfulness of the sea, as they zoom, float and
splash through amazing animal habitats. For the ultimate in immersion, the
company's Discovery Cove park offers a completely different experience: an
exclusive tropical paradise, with limited attendance, where guests have
up-close encounters with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, rays and tropical
fish. Whether making wondrous connections, having carefree fun, or enjoying
up-close animal encounters, the SeaWorld parks offer guests an unmatched
Orlando family vacation.
Natural, exotic, untamed, fun … SeaWorld's new water park, Aquatica, has an
attitude all its own. Offering fun as endless as the sea itself, it's not
what you would expect from a water park, unless that park is created by
SeaWorld.
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