This straight-shot manual coaster sends riders down a steep, 50-foot track-almost like an alpine slide on water-into a shallow landing pool. The hike to this two-passenger ride in the park’s Calypso Cove area is humbling, but well worth it. Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? This eight-lane downward race track is one of the park’s unsung adrenaline rushes, as you and your trusty steed (in this case, a thin, rubber mat) take off head-first into a winding race down the enclosed slides and through the topsy-turvy final stretch-and hopefully, beat your fellow riders to the finish. So if you’re on your A-game, venture out to the eight-foot deep end (just prepare to be pinballed by personal inflatable tubes-or splurge on a tube yourself.) This nearly two-million-gallon pool at the epicenter of the park churns out constant man-made tides several times throughout each hour-and it seems to be a shared experience of Denver natives to have gotten wrecked at least once as a child by the massive waves in this lagoon. Want to cool off, dodge the lines, and catch some waves? Thunder Bay is the place to be. And if you’re not embracing the splash at Water World, you’re doing it wrong. The Toilet Bowl slides riders down a six-story drop into the neon rotunda before spinning you to the center “drain” and dunking you down the steep, final descent where you’re guaranteed to get soaked. This blue and yellow behemoth isn’t the wildest ride at the park by any means, but it’s an important part of the Water World experience. This ride is tamer than the others, but it’s a classic of the park, and your encounters with ancient relics, mummies, and a royal tomb make this nostalgic run worthwhile. One of the few story-based rides at the park, this winding (albeit slow-paced) journey through the hidden riverways of the pyramids takes rafters through a mystifying temple of treasures unknown. Be sure to check the park’s website for the daily updates on ride closures, public health and safety guidelines, and other protocol to know before arrival. In honor of the final stretch of summer, we’ve rounded up every must-try ride and ranked them by their ability to deliver on a good time.īefore you go: Day tickets can be purchased in advance online (general admission starts at $49.99 children for $44.99 seniors for $13.99) or same-day in person, depending on park capacity. It’s these very sounds, sights, and splashes that draw thousands of Coloradans each summer to come together at Water World.Īfter having to forgo the water play last summer when the park remained closed for the 2020 season due to the pandemic, residents now have more reason to join the park’s mission of “bringin’ back the fun for 2021.” Whether you’re a veteran at the Mile High City’s favorite water park, or have yet to experience it for yourself, you only have a few more warm weekends to soak it up. The tattoo sightings, unmatched by any other amusement park. The sweaty, uphill tube hauls to each ride entrance to earn your thrills. The obligatory post-ride Dippin’ Dots sticking to your lips on a scorching day. It’s the excited screams of hundreds of kids running into the Thunder Bay Wave Pool when the siren sounds. The Perfect Gift For Everyone On Your List! The 25 Best Neighborhoods in Denver in 2023.Specifically, when and if large numbers of people might be permitted to gather this summer, the park said. Water World did create a guide for opening, but the unknown still exists in terms of official restrictions. While there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread through the use of pool water, guidance indicates that a water park the size and scope of Water World would not be permitted to open within the park’s short summer operating season, the release read. The 70-acre water park attracts up to 500,000 visitors each year during their 90-day season. The decision to remain closed for the 2020 season comes after staff sought guidance from waterpark industry experts, local authorities, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the local health department. “We are deeply disappointed to have to make this decision,” said park spokesperson, Joann Cortéz, “Water World is a summer institution in Colorado, and for many individuals and families, it’s just not summer without Water World.” It's the first time in the park's 40-year history that it closed for a season. Water World made the announcement in a Tuesday news release, stating the closure is due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The water park will remain closed for the upcoming 2020 summer season. The sounds of splish-splashing will be silenced this summer at Water World in Federal Heights.
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