Wednesday, July 18, 2012

New! Luxury Loungers Rentals at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island

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Luxury Loungers Rental

Comfort.  Pampering.  Relaxation.   YOU DESERVE IT!

Relax in luxury loungers along our tropical beach. Unwind in shaded comfort while enjoying the sounds of the rushing waters of the Whitewater River. Enjoy the convenience of your personal table that is also a beverage cooler. 

Let us serve you with our lounger-side wait service!   Delicious platter, plus refreshing beverages from the Blastenhoff Heated Pool Bar….All delivered to you while you relax.

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We only have a limited number of luxury loungers that are available for advance rental on a first-come-first serve basis. (Limited Availability of 5 Sets.)
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The loungers are located in the Blastenhoff area of the waterpark along the Whitewater River Beach.  (Want to go to another area of the park?  Don’t walk – Just jump in the river and float to different areas of the park in our Transportainment River System!  Why walk when you can float?!
(During Surf & Save Days*, August 27-31, the loungers are located along the beaches of the Wave Lagoon.)
The luxury loungers are $49.99 plus tax for the day.  You can make your reservation 24hrs a day at www.schlitterbahn.com/gal/LuxuryLoungers


Luxury Lounger Rental Includes:
•Two padded, chaise loungers for (2) guests
•Both loungers are located under one large, special shade structure
•One round table that is also a beverage cooler  (How cool is that?!)
•Two bottled waters
•Lounger-side wait service
Rent Your Luxury Lounger Today!  (Limited Availability)
We hope to see you soon!
Your friend,
Schatze

Monday, June 11, 2012

Weslaco ROTC Marches into Schlitterbahn!


 Tomorrow's Leaders stay in formation as they march into Schlitterbahn Beach on South Padre 
 Island on Saturday, June 9th.

 They were allowed to break ranks upon entering the park for a day of fun and food!

Friday, June 8, 2012

FREE EVENT*: The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Event at Schlitterbahn Waterparks!

 

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Help Make History - Join us for  in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson!

Schlitterbahn Waterparks are host locations for the world record breaking largest simultaneous swimming lesson on June 14th, 2012.

On Thursday, June 14th, 2012, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). Each of the four Schlitterbahn Waterpark locations are official host locations for the 2012 WLSL record-setting event, taking place at 10 a.m. (CDT.)

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For the second year in a row, Schlitterbahn Waterparks, in partnership with Colin’s Hope and the Galveston Island Beach Patrol,  is participating in the world’s largest swimming lesson in order to help promote awareness about drowning prevention.

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The inaugural WLSL event established the Guinness World Record™ for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson ever conducted in 2010 to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning. Last year’s WLSL event grew more than 400% with 20,000+ participants representing 13 countries around the globe and 45 states in the US.

Tragically, drowning remains the second leading cause of unintended, injury related death of children under 14 and a leading cause of death for children ages1-5. Research shows participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4, yet many kids do not receive formal swimming or water safety training.

The WLSL program works to promote drowning prevention through education by focusing the energy of thousands of participants on a clear and specific message all at the same time.

The special event at each of the Schlitterbahn locations not only helps local families learn important water safety, but it will also allow them to enjoy the park at a exclusive discount. *The swimming lesson event is FREE, but park admission is not included. Each participant will receive a special discount coupon to purchase an admission ticket to the waterpark that day for just $29.99 plus tax. (A savings of over 30%.)

Advance registration is required and must be completed online at http://www.schlitterbahn.com/wlsl by midnight on Sunday, June 10th.The swimming lesson will take place at 10 am, participants must arrive at the park by 9:00 am in order to participate.

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“Last year we had over 300 participants and helped set the Guinness World Record. We are excited to participate in the record breaking swimming lesson again.”, says Ron Sutula, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark General Manager. “In the waterpark industry, drowning prevention is a cause that is very near and dear to our hearts. Our number one priority is guest safety, and this organization is synonymous with that.”

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We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Surf's Up In Kansas City!


Surf's up at Schlitterbahn Waterpark on the Boogie Bahn, Kansas City's only surf ride. Boogie Bahn is one of six new rides that double the size of  Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark this summer. The park is now open daily. See you soon!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Exclusive $29 Special at Schlitterbahn GALVESTON Island Waterpark – This Wednesday & Thursday ONLY!

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CLICK HERE to Download the Coupon.

Take a mid-week break – You deserve it!

This offer is only for THIS Wednesday and Thursday (May 23-24) at the GALVESTON location. 
Enjoy the Wasserfest and Surfenburg areas of the park for just $29 plus tax (general or child admission.)  The full park will be open starting this Saturday, May 26.

Offer Expires May 24, 2012.  Coupon required. Not valid at other Schlitterbahn locations.

SEE YOU SOON!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark Update

It's a beautiful 82-degree day in Kansas City and a great time for a project update! We are so excited to introduce a long list of great new rides and a park that is double in size for the 2012 season. Here are a few images of activity inside the park as we put the finishing touches on a major expansion that has been a year in the making.

Below is Boogie Bahn, Kansas City's only surf ride. A rapidly moving sheet of water will rush out of the gates just below the fence in the picture. The water streams across the wave-shaped surface as surfers maneuver on the surface of the wave that is created. Thousands of gallons of water flow across the padded surface with a water depth is just a couple of inches. Beneath the sheet of water is the light blue foam covered surface you can see here. The darker blue area is actually a giant grate through which the water drops after it leaves the foam surface.
Below is a behind the scenes look at the tank through which the water for Boogie Bahn is channeled. The openings along the lower right side of the image lead to the gates that open to the ride surface.
Next is the giant Archimedes screw that pumps water to the 3,000-foot King Kaw Rapids River. If you have been to the park, you have seen a similar screw pump at Torrent River. This screw is much bigger. It elevates water along side a 155-foot Aqua Veyer which lifts guests in tubes to the top.
Finally, here is a peek at the new Tornado Alley slide tower. Some of our guests were treated to a sneak peek of two of the three slides at the end of last season. Twister and Cyclone are two head-first mat slides, and Whirlwind is a totally enclosed dark tube slide. Our other slide tower at the park is 42 feet in height. On Tornado Alley, guests experience a change in elevation of more than 60 feet from platform to splash down.
Check back soon for more exciting news as opening day approaches!

Friday, March 9, 2012

Spring Break at Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark

A beautiful spring break sunset at Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark.  Where is everyone?

Ahh, that's right. The Kansas City park opens for the 2012 season on May 26, 2012. Just 11 more weeks!. More pics soon...