No family holiday is complete without creating a splash at a water park; where adults are given the excuse to become a big kid for the day and children can test their nerves by going on the biggest and scariest rides!
Below we have explored the top 5 water parks in the world; ones that you can’t miss!
Florida Disney’s Blizzard Beach
Blizzard beach is one of two water parks in the Walt Disney World Resort. The water park is located in Bay Lake, Florida. In 2012 the park held approximately 1,929,000 guests making it the second most visited water park in the world, behind its sister park, Typhoon Lagoon. The water park has some of the world’s tallest and fastest free-falling waterslides, set up Mount Gushmore, an artificial hill top reaching up to 90 feet. For those scared of heights, there are rides and slides available for the whole family, with kid sized snow castle fountains, play area’s and gentle rides such as rapids and the lazy river. The park is open 9 months of the year from April to December, however if you are going away between January and March, Typhoon Lagoon is open all year round.
Famous rides you must try at blizzard beach are summit plummet, Slush Gusher, Downhill Double Dipper, Runoff Rapids, lazy river, Cross Country Creek and for the little ones, T-bar, Cool Runners and Teamboat Springs.
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Portugal Slide & Splash - Water Slide Park
Slide and Splash Water Park really lives up to its name; as it is a water park consisting mainly of incredible slides. Located on the Algarve at Lagoa, between Lagos and Albufeira, the park is easily accessible by car and bus. The park covers over 16.000 acres and is considered to be one of the best parks in Europe, with an array of slides and child play areas the park making it suitable for all ages. Similar to other parks it is only open between the months of April and October. The park also has sun loungers offering you the chance to relax while watching your children from the distance.
Recommended rides to try include the black hole, corkscrew, kamikaze and tornado.
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Siam Park – Tenerife
Siam Park can be found in Tenerife, Canary Island in Spain. The park which cost 52 million euros has a Siamese theme and claims to be the most spectacular water park attraction in Europe. The park has a Thai theme on all of its rides and restaurants. It has 25 buildings which are the largest Thai-themed buildings outside of Thailand itself. The park has everything you could want, so whether you want blissful relaxation or adrenaline-pumping thrills, it has it all from meandering rivers to high, free-fall slides, all you have to do is choose what you fancy.
Siam Park can be found in Tenerife, Canary Island in Spain. The park which cost 52 million euros has a Siamese theme and claims to be the most spectacular water park attraction in Europe. The park has a Thai theme on all of its rides and restaurants. It has 25 buildings which are the largest Thai-themed buildings outside of Thailand itself. The park has everything you could want, so whether you want blissful relaxation or adrenaline-pumping thrills, it has it all from meandering rivers to high, free-fall slides, all you have to do is choose what you fancy.
Rides to try are: Vulcano, The Dragon, Naga Racer, Tower of Power, Jungle Snakes, Lost City, Mekong Rapids and Kinnaree.
(Picture courtesy of: palmbeachclubtenerife)
Dubai - Wild Wadi
The Wild Wadi is an outdoor waterpark in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located right next to the famous Burj al Arab and Jumeirah Beach hotels, with easy access by car and on foot. It is one of Dubai's biggest tourist attractions with 30 water rides as well as a fake thunderstorm. Not only is there a water park there is also two gift shops, three restaurants and two snacks bars on the premise. The park has a heated wave pool, an artificial surfing machine and several water slides. Again, this park is suitable for all ages and it has something for everyone from lazy rivers and rapids to free-standing drop slides.
Rides you must try are: Wipeout, Riptide and Flowriders.
(Picture courtesy of: Jumeirah)
Yas Waterworld Abu Emirates’
Yas waterworld takes the crown for the world's wildest water park. The park is placed on massive grounds adding up to the equivalent of 15 football pitches. On its ground there are 43 water rides, slides and attractions. Five of the rides at this park are one-of-a-kind. One of which is the worlds first and largest, 238 metre long hydromagnetic-powered, six-person tornado waterslide. There are three metre high waves on Bubble Barrel which is ideal for those of you who like to surf, or want to give it a go. The rides here suit all ages and needs but are more thrilling than the rides at any other.
Yas waterworld takes the crown for the world's wildest water park. The park is placed on massive grounds adding up to the equivalent of 15 football pitches. On its ground there are 43 water rides, slides and attractions. Five of the rides at this park are one-of-a-kind. One of which is the worlds first and largest, 238 metre long hydromagnetic-powered, six-person tornado waterslide. There are three metre high waves on Bubble Barrel which is ideal for those of you who like to surf, or want to give it a go. The rides here suit all ages and needs but are more thrilling than the rides at any other.
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