Even adults pay attention at the water park big slides. This fun is not just for little people. After all, for their own amusement people have built real monsters that can scare even an avid lover of water recreation.
Wiegand Maelzer Slide Tower, Area47, Tyrol, Austria. Tyrol usually attracts extreme sports enthusiasts in winter. After all, during ski season you can ride with the breeze. But in the summer you can have a good rest here. Unique water park Area47 offers a breathtaking descent. Having risen to a height of 30 meters, everyone can decide on the spot which of the five slides to slide down. The most dangerous of them is a 100-meter trench, twisted in the form of a spiral. The most desperate ones can decide to slide down a special 30-meter slope on a special board that resembles a snowboard. Only at the end of the route does a surprise await the extreme sports enthusiast in the form of a springboard.
Divertical, Mirabilandia, Ravenna, Italy. An interesting hybrid of water and roller coasters recently appeared in this Italian amusement park. Construction of the slide was completed in 2012 and cost $26 million. A dozen people climb up on a trailer. At the same time, the height is about 60 meters, it should be noted that this is the largest such attraction in the world. The carriage begins to rapidly rush down the rails along a bizarrely curved path. As a result, amid the screams of excited people, the transport flies into the pools. A sea of spray immediately rises up, falling on the passengers. The dive occurs at an angle of 45 degrees at a speed of 65 km/h.
Toboggan, Città del Mare Hotel Village, Palermo, Italy. In a picturesque place on the island of Sicily there are 11 steep descents into the water. It’s interesting that not all paths end in a pool; some throw people straight into the Mediterranean Sea. Only at such a high speed you will not be able to admire the sea views of the Gulf of Castellammare, but you can do this later, relaxing on a sun lounger near the pool.
The Leap of Faith, Aquaventure, Dubai, UAE. This huge water park is located on the “small palm” island in Dubai. At this entertainment center you can swim with dolphins, ride on an inflatable torus along the lazy river, and then just lie on the excellent sandy beach. But many people come here because of the ziggurat. Having climbed this tower, you are invited to choose your entertainment according to your level of courage. You can ride through a transparent underwater tunnel that runs right among the kingdom of sharks swimming here, or you can take a “Leap of Faith” - down a vertical chute from a height of 30 meters. There is a similar water park in the Bahamas. There, in 2008, a real reef shark broke into the pool. It's good that the attraction was closed to visitors at this time. But the unfortunate creature could not tolerate chlorinated water and died.
RideHouse, Happy Magic Water Cube Waterpark, Beijing, China. The Chinese managed to radically modify the ordinary swimming pool. After the end of the Olympics, it was rebuilt, creating the largest water park in Asia. The design is amazing - there are valves, water cannons, jellyfish, nets... Visitors will not be bored - you can ride down a seven-story slide, swim in a pool with waves, soak in a jacuzzi with deep-sea tornadoes. But the most interesting entertainment here is the Ridehouse. This structure combines as many as 12 slides. At the same time, while some daredevils rush through the curved labyrinths, a huge cube of water is poured onto others standing in line every 2 minutes.
Behemoth Bowl, Chimelong Water Park, Guangzhou, China. Few people dare to ride the hippo slide at Chimelong Water Park. Rare daredevils are seated on a small inflatable raft. It accelerates through a translucent hundred-meter tunnel to a speed of 10 meters per second. Then the structure flies out into a large bowl and, after circling in it, falls into the drainage hole in the middle. And only then do people enter the pool through the chute. At the same time, the system for accurately passing the raft along the path specified by the engineers even received a patent, which guarantees safety.
Insano, Beach Park, Aquiraz, Brazil. Even though this 40-meter slide is not the highest in the world, people here at the Brazilian resort can fly almost perpendicular to the ground for about 5 seconds. Insano pretty simple design– this is the only slope, it’s just quite steep. The moments of traveling along a sheer chute from the height of a 14-story building will certainly be remembered for a lifetime. After all, for a short time a person will accelerate to a speed of 100 km/h, and you can understand what exactly happened once you are in the pool. Although the slide is not the highest in the world, 788 thousand people came to ride it or just admire the high-speed races in 2011.
Mount Gushmore's Summit Plummet, Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World, Orlando, USA. It's strange to see snow in the hot summer. But the first thing that catches your eye in this amusement park is the 30-meter high snow-covered mountain. At its top there is a small wooden house. From here you can slide down the chute, and at the end of the path there will be a small springboard. Jumping on it, you can feel the chilling horror of a free fall from a height of 36 meters and at a speed of 100 km/h. The scenic hill at Disney Park is the most photographed man-made mountain in the world.
King Cobra, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Jackson, USA. It is no coincidence that the name of the king cobra was given to this hill. It is the longest snake on the planet. Inside the 78-meter slide, painted with red, black and orange stripes, you can accelerate down the tube to a speed of 50 km/h. At the same time, a lover of such entertainment will have to overcome unexpected turns and sharp, dizzying descents. The attraction appeared in 2012, but has already become a sensation. Today this water slide is one of the scariest in the world.
AquaDuck, cruise ships Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. The creators of these cruise ships tried to create real water parks on them. That is why the AquaDuck attraction turned out to be unique, and it is also worth considering its size. While the ship plows the oceans, any passenger can pass the time by traveling on a two-person inflatable raft along a transparent acrylic tube. The start is from the stern on the 12th deck, then the route runs directly over the side of the ship at an altitude of 45 meters above the water level.
Wild Vortex, Wielderness at the Smokies, USA. In this water park, most of the attractions are hidden under a large roof, which allows you to enjoy thrills throughout all year round. However, adrenaline junkies choose the open-air Wild Vortex slide. Its height is 20 meters, and it opened in June 2012. The entire ride only lasts 7 seconds, but don't underestimate this attraction. Sharp vertical climbs and loops make the game feel gravity, and riders experience up to 2.5 G's. In addition, the slide promises a surprise - at the start, the hatch under the person suddenly opens and the first 12 meters of the path pass in a state of free fall.
Cliffanger, Schlitterbahn, Galveston, USA. This amusement park opened in 2007. The “climber” mountain became the highest of all four such American institutions. Here, too, the beginning of the path begins with an almost sheer drop down. People fly into the water at speeds of 35 miles per hour after just 25 meters of travel. It should be noted that this slide is open, so extreme sports enthusiasts can see how quickly the world around them flashes before their eyes.
Mammoth, Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus, USA. This water slide cost $5.5 million. For its operation, a special asynchronous linear motor is used. From the 7-story-high “Mammoth” slide, the water park itself began to expand. The raft trip itself through a large pipe will cover an area of 1.2 hectares, which is a record. 6 passengers rush along a 3.5 meter wide chute. The width of the raft is about 2.5 meters. It constantly rotates through the water, so any crew member can end up facing anywhere. The path passes through several dark tunnels. The height of the slide is 21 meters, and the total length of the path is 1763 meters. The total travel time is about 3 minutes.
Then, most likely, you will want to visit a water park.
There are a huge number of water parks, and almost all can bring joy to you and your children. But there are water parks that, if they have the necessary funds, everyone simply must visit.
The world's most famous travel and booking site, TripAdvisor, created new rating of the best water parks, based on an algorithm that takes into account the quantity and quality of reviews, as well as the rating of each park in the last 12 months.
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1. Waterpark Siam Park, Adeje, Canary Islands, Spain
This water park is not only the largest in Europe, but has also been recognized as the best water park in the world for the 3rd year in a row.
In 2015, the park opened a new 240-meter waterslide called Singha, which allows guests to slide down numerous curves at a speed of 18 meters per second, changing direction 14 times in a single ride.
As for the Tower of Power, it is first a 28-meter almost vertical descent, which will then lead you through a transparent pipe passing through a pond with sharks. At the end you will land in a clean pool as usual.
Siam Park Waterpark (video)
2. Waterbom Bali, Kuta, Indonesia
This water park is the best in Asia, according to a huge number of tourists. Its slides are located on 3.8 hectares, decorated with tropical parks.
Among the attractions, it is worth noting the Pipeline slide, the entrance to which is at a height of 20 meters. Guests will ride along it inside a dizzying transparent tube from which you can see everything around.
It is also worth highlighting the Fast n" Fierce high-speed attraction, which consists of two parallel slides on which you can pick up speed very quickly.
One of the most scary slides called Climax. In it, a person enters a small capsule located at a height of 16 meters, the doors close, and the floor literally disappears from under your feet, you fall vertically down at great speed, experiencing a load of 2.5 g.
Waterbom Bali water park (video)
3. Aquaventure Water Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This water park is located in resort complex Atlantis the Palm. It was voted the best water park in the Middle East thanks to its numerous slides, ponds with sharks and a clean, wide 700-meter beach.
One of the rides is called Tower of Neptune and features dark and mysterious tunnels ready to catapult guests into the Shark Lagoon, as well as incredible water carousels that will push you to your limits.
In the children's part of the water park (Splashers Childrens Play Area) you will find a play complex with hanging bridges and water cannons.
Aquaventure water park (video)
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4. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park), Orlando, Florida
This is one of two water parks in " World Center Walt Disney Holidays" World Resort) and has attractions for the whole family - from fast slides to a playground with small rafts that you can ride around the park in peace.
You can catch 2-meter waves in the Surf Pool and swim in the Shark Reef with real sharks.
The Crush n" Gusher ride plays the role of an abandoned and dilapidated fruit processing plant. Here guests can ride three different slides: "Banana Blaster", "Coconut Crusher", or "Pineapple Plunger", which are about 125 meters long.
5. Beach Park Waterpark, Aquiraz, Brazil
This is the largest water park in Brazil, where you will find pools, saunas, ecological zones, artificial river rapids and one of the slides, not for the faint of heart, as tall as a 14-story building.
One of the attractions is called Treasure Island, in which you will find water cannons, a wall with six units of water artillery, and a lighthouse with a spiral slide for family vacation.
There is also a ride called Chills, in which guests ride down a slide at a 90-degree angle on two-person circles.
Beach Park Waterpark (video)
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6. Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The park is located in front of the amazing Burj Al Arab structure and has 30 different rides and attractions for the whole family.
The theme of the park was created based on the tale of Juha, a famous character in Arab folklore.
The most memorable rides in the park are Wipeout and Riptide Flowriders, which allow you to fully enjoy surfing. There are only four similar attractions in the world.
The Wipeout ride shoots 7 tons of water per second onto the blue surface, creating small waves that guests can ride by lying down or kneeling on small boards.
Wild Wadi Waterpark (video)
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7. Blizzard Beach Water Park (Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park), Orlando, Florida
The park is absolutely huge and has a lot of rides, including some of the tallest and fastest water slides in the world, as well as plenty of attractions for the whole family. For children, you can find smaller versions of popular attractions built in the ice palace play area.
In 2016, thanks to the enormous popularity of the cartoon "Frozen", they decided to organize a themed event in the park. Guests were invited to join Christophe or Olaf's team and compete on various attractions.
Friends can race downhill on the Downhill Double Dipper parallel slide. There is also a river where you can safely float around the huge park.
Blizzard Beach Waterpark (video)
8. Aquaventure water park, Atlantis Paradise Island tourist complex, Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
The theme of this 24-hour water park is Atlantis. In addition, here you can find various details related to the Mayan tribe.
Among the main attractions it is worth highlighting the “Leap of Faith” from a height of about 18 meters, as well as a river with a very strong current and big waves 1.5 meters each.
In addition, the water park has 11 different pools and attractions such as swimming with dolphins and radio-controlled car competitions.
It is worth noting that the park itself is intended exclusively for family recreation, which means there are no too extreme rides here. But in the "Mayan Temple" you can ride down slides in the form of tunnels that go down into the bay where sharks swim.
Aquaventure water park (video)
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9. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
This is the first mega water park in the UAE. Its area is 15 hectares, on which there are 43 water attractions for the whole family.
Here you can find attractions that are not found anywhere else in the world. For example, the longest and fastest tornado slide, the region's first death loop slide, and the world's first interactive water and laser roller coaster.
The theme of the park is built around Emirati culture, and the main attraction of the water park is an attraction where guests can dive for pearls.
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi (video)
10. Hot Park Waterpark, Rio Quente, Brazil
This is currently the only water park in South America, where reservoirs are filled with hot water.
One of the scariest rides is called Xpirado. Guests climb to a height of 31 meters and go down a slide 142 meters long with average speed 8.3 meters per second (almost 30 km per hour) past a lake with piranhas.
Another standing slide is called the Giant Slide. Here guests go down a wide slide from a height of 22 meters on inflatable rings.
Like most of the water parks described above, there is a children's playground and many other slides including Half Pipe and Wave Pool.
Hot Park water park (video)
Did you know that the tallest water slide is comparable to the height of a 15-story building? Have you ridden one?
No. 10. X-Treme FASER - Erding, Germany
One of the fastest coasters in the world - X-Treme FASER - is located at the GALAXY center in Erding (39 km from the center of Munich). The X-Treme FASER is 67 meters long, 19 meters high, and accelerates to speeds of over 72 km/h. After riding the X-Treme FASER, several women suffered injuries related to the female anatomy, after which the center’s management banned women from riding this slide. Now only males can have a blast on the X-Treme FASER.
No. 9. The Scorpion's Tale - Wisconsin Dells, USA
In the Noah's Ark water park you will find the Scorpion's Tail slide. The length of the slide is 122 meters. This slide is suitable for real adrenaline junkies. From the platform you fly sharply into the abyss and accelerate to 54 km/h. A few seconds of madness and enormous speeds - and you are there!
No. 8. Jumeirah Sceirah - Dubai, UAE
Jumeirah Sceirah is the pride of the Wild Wadi Water Park. This water slide has recently been renovated and is now even faster and more extreme. After the vacationer climbs to a height of 33 meters, he will have to rapidly descend along a plastic chute at great speed. After the initial acceleration, it seems to the tourist that everything will go smoothly, but somewhere in the middle of the journey he suddenly falls down, almost in free fall. This section of the slide is the most attractive for thrill-seekers. The length of the slide is 120 m, the maximum acceleration speed is 80 km/h.
No. 7. Summit plummet - Orlando, USA
The Summit plummet slide at Disney Blizzard Beach water park resembles a ski jump: cable car, artificial snow. An almost sheer drop awaits you, followed by a hundred-meter ride along a narrow chute at a speed of almost 100 km/h. The height of the slide is about 37 meters, the angle of inclination of the first section of the slide is close to 90 degrees.
No. 6. Aqualoop - Slovenia
The Terme 3000 water park boasts an Aqualoop slide with a 360-degree loop. Accelerates a person to 60 km per hour. The length of the slide is almost 90 meters. The attraction is located in the area thermal springs Slovenia and you can enjoy amazing views during your ride down the hill.
No. 5. Kilimanjaro - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Kilimanjaro in Rio de Janeiro was declared the tallest coaster in the world in 2005 and held this position until 2014. Almost 50 meters high, the angle of inclination is 60 degrees, on Kilimanjaro you will fly at a speed of 90 km/h. 5 seconds of fear and you're down.
No. 4. Captain Spacemaker - Lido di Jesolo, Italy
The height of the Captain Spacemaker slide is 42 meters. It is located in the Aqualandia water park in Italy. When descending in 3 or 4 inflatable rubber boats, a speed of 100 km/h is achieved thanks to a slope of 60 degrees.
No. 3. Insano - Fortaleza, Brazil
The Insano water slide is located in the Fortaleza Beach Park water park. Insano was the tallest slide in the world until 2005. The height of the slide is 41 meters, comparable to the height of a 14-story building. Climbing the hill, you will see the beautiful port city of Fortaleza and the extraordinary beautiful coast Atlantic Ocean in full view. The descent from the hill is almost vertical; in 5-6 seconds of flight a person accelerates to 100 km/h.
No. 2. Verruckt - Kansas City, USA
Today, the tallest and longest water slide in the world is Verruckt. Verruckt opened at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City. You can go down the Verruckt only on a special inflatable boat, designed for three passengers. And for the safety of people who find themselves on this attraction, the water slide along its entire length is closed at the top with a net so that highly accelerated adrenaline junkies do not fly out of it. To get to the launch pad of this water slide, visitors to Verruckt must climb a staircase of 264 steps. The height of the structure is 51 meters, and the length of its pipe is about 100 m. At the same time, a boat with passengers can accelerate in a pipe filled with water to a speed of 105 kilometers per hour. And this really tickles the nerves of people who find themselves on this attraction.
No. 1. Sky caliber - New Jersey, USA
Action Park made attempt number two and opened Sky caliber - a water slide with a loop. This time, unlike 1985, when the Cannonball loop was opened, the slide is as safe as possible. Special protective equipment is provided for visitors. The slide has a height of 27 meters, the free fall section is 12 meters. The height of the loop is 9 meters, the speed on the slide is 80 km/h.
P.S. The largest water parks in Russia Gelendzhik: “Golden Bay” - 15.4 hectares; Novosibirsk: “Aquamir byKvarsis” - 40,000 sq.m; Anapa: “Tiki-Tak” - 35,000 sq.m; St. Petersburg: “Piterland” –25,000 sq.m; Rostov-on-Don: “H2O” - 20,000 sq.m. 1. Summit Plummet
Disney's Blizzard Beach, Walt Disney World Resort – Bay Lake, Florida, USA
This is one of the fastest and scariest water slides in the world. The huge, 40-meter slope (about the height of a 12-story building) will test the strength of even the most experienced thrill-seekers.
2. Tantrum Alley
Wild Wadi Water Park, Jumeirah Beach Hotel- Dubai, UAE
One of the best rides to have fun with friends. You are given a four-seater raft that will take you down two inclined slides and three circulating pipes.
3.Insano
Beach Park, Porto das Dunas – Fortaleza, Brazil
Insano is the most high slide 14 floors in the world! On this descent you reach speeds of 100 km/h. Since you are basically in free fall, you can reach the end of the slide in 4-5 seconds.
4. Leap of Faith
Atlantis Paradise Island Resort – Paradise Island, Bahamas
This 20-meter slide is designed in the style of a Mayan temple. The difference between this slide is that during the descent you are immersed in a pool with sharks. We can only hope that the sharks will not break through the translucent tunnel :)
5. The Wildebeest
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus – Indiana, USA
Wildebeest is the second longest coaster in the world. You and three friends ride a special elevator boat to the top of the slide, and only then go into the tunnel.
6. Scorpion's Tail
Noah's Ark Water Park, Wisconsin Dells - Wisconsin, USA
This 130-meter water slide has one breathtaking drop where you plummet at a speed of 15 m/s. "Scorpio's Tail" is a slide for true adrenaline junkies.
7. Citta del Mare
Citta del Mare Hotel Village – Terrasini, Italy
This is probably the "calmest" water slide on our list. Citta del Mare is divided into four steps with pools between them. And on the last descent you dive straight into the warm Mediterranean Sea.
8. L2
Wave Water Adventure World – Wörgel, Austria
This double loop slide will give you great speed and 14 meters of free fall.
9. Epic Plunge
Norwegian Epic Water Park – Norwegian Epic, Norwegian cruise ship
This is the only water slide on the ship with three tunnels, a funnel and a thrilling drop through a 200-meter section of pipe.
10. Brain Wash
Wet ‘n Wild Orlando, Orlando – Florida, USA
A stunning slide for company. First you rise to the height of a 6-story building, then you slide down from a 17-meter height and fall into a 20-meter huge crater. This is an incredible feeling!
11. Aqualoop
Terme 3000 Water Park – Slovenia
This park is located in the thermal springs area of Slovenia. Aqualoop is a 360-degree loop ride that takes you up to 60 km/h.
12. Twister and Speedy
Fun World & Speed World, Sonnentherme Lutzmannsburg – Lutzmannsburg, Austria
Twister is a very long slide - 220 meters. And the Speedy is by far the fastest, so it's great fun in tandem.
13. The Cyclone
World Waterpark, West Edmonton Mall – Edmonton, Canada
Since temperatures in Canada can drop to -40 degrees, Canadians prefer indoor water parks, but that doesn't make them any less interesting. The Cyclone slide offers you a ride from a 17-meter height at speeds of up to 60 km/h.
14. Summit Tower
Calypso Park, Limoges – Ontario, Canada
Tallest water slide in North America. This perfect place for speed lovers.
15. Behemoth Bowl
Chimelong Water Park, Guangzhou – Guangdong, China
Located in the largest water park in the world, Behemoth Bowl invites you to slide 80 meters down a transparent tube before falling into a huge funnel.
16. Walhalla Wave
Aquatica, San Antonio – Texas, USA
On the Walhalla Wave, you and up to three friends can enjoy incredible speeds that will make you feel like you're in zero gravity! What could be cooler?!
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Water parks are incredibly popular today. This is a place where you can relax with a cheerful company, family, couple, and so on. Water parks offer a huge variety of entertainment, these can be walking parks, beaches, wave pools, saunas, jacuzzi, cafes, and, of course, something without which there is no point in any water park - slides. Slides can be different. Let's look at some types of slides that can most often be found in a water park.
Of course, almost no open or indoor water park is complete without spiral slides. Typically, the length of such a slide can be from 40 to 150 meters, this is in a medium-sized water park. These slides are ideal for any water park visitor, both children and adults. That is why such slides are very common. Usually on such slides you need to ride lying down with your arms crossed.
A slide called " Carpet plane"is a small hill, usually no longer than 40 meters. This slide is straight and wide. This slide develops a low speed. That is why this slide is considered one of the safest, suitable for both adults and children. In addition, several people can ride this slide at the same time, but subject to all safety standards.
Roller coaster " Kamikaze" - this is a fairly steep slide, which involves a very steep descent, sometimes the descent occurs with cascades. Typically, the length of such a slide can reach 80 meters.
A slide called " Rainbow"can be found in every Russian water park. This slide is colorful, decorated in the shape of a rainbow, it is a smooth slide, with gentle cascades, the speed on this slide is moderate. The length of such a slide can reach 40 meters. That is why not only one person can be allowed to descend, but also a whole company that can slide down at the same time.
Slide " Fanton"is an approximately 70-meter slide that promotes high speed development during the descent. The “High Fanton” slide is the same slide, with a greater length and height, approximately 80 meters. This type of slide is usually very steep and allows you to gain very high speed. The Fanton Pipe is a closed, steep slide from which you jump straight into the pool, while the descent takes place in complete darkness.
A slide called " Twister"is considered one of the most popular roller coasters in the world. The shape of this slide is helical, people sliding down it get incredible pleasure. The length of this slide is approximately 70 meters.
Multi-slides involve descent using a special device. This can be a rubber mat or a rubber inflatable ring. It all depends on the specific slide. The length of such slides is usually up to 60 meters.
The slide called " Rafting“imply rafting on a special boat or circle. The length of such a slide can be 150 meters. On this slide there are turns and bends. You can often ride these slides with a group of people on one lap at a time. For safety reasons, the heaviest person should ride in front.
There are slides called " Big hole" These slides usually offer guests an exciting ride and can be 200 meters long. The descent down this slide takes place on an inflatable boat. For safety reasons, you must hold onto the handrails very tightly.
There is a huge variety of slides that are presented in water parks. There are unique slides that can only be presented in one water park, and nowhere else in the world. Each water park tries to be original and therefore more and more new slides appear.
