ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 12,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand-new family raft slide is
splashing into Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark in spring 2018.
Ray Rush promises to be a
fully-loaded water adventure which will combine three unique slide
elements, never before seen at Aquatica, into one action-packed
attraction the entire family can enjoy together.
At nearly 60 feet tall, Ray Rush
is where family and friends can take on three exciting thrills as
they slide, splash and soar like never before. First, riders will
be launched at 33 feet per second with water jets designed to
propel rafts into the first of several enclosed tube sections.
Next, riders will swirl into a colossal translucent sphere which
spins the raft around the slide walls before entering another
enclosed tube section. Finally, riders will drop into an open-air
halfpipe that resembles the shape of a manta ray. Rafts will soar
back and forth on the wings of the manta before entering the final
enclosed tube section that ends with a splash.
"Ray Rush will offer a ride
experience you won't be able to get anywhere else in Florida. Aquatica will be the first waterpark
in the state to combine these three unique elements into one
attraction," said Cathy Valeriano,
Aquatica Orlando vice president. "Ray
Rush is the perfect addition to our attraction portfolio,
complementing what is already one of the most family-friendly
waterslide lineups in Orlando."
Ray Rush will have a height
requirement of 42" to appeal to families with children and will
accommodate up to four riders per raft. The new slide will be
located on the north side of the park next to Walkabout Waters.
In order to make way for the new attraction, HooRoo Run will
close permanently on October 31,
2017. To accommodate construction, Walhalla Wave will
temporarily close on this date and re-open in spring 2018 alongside
Ray Rush. For a limited-time,
Aquatica Pass Members will receive a one-time Quick Queue to ride
both HooRoo Run and Walhalla Wave on select days in October before
construction begins in November.
The best way to experience Aquatica is with an Aquatica Orlando
Annual Pass. For a limited-time, Florida residents can purchase an Aquatica
Orlando Annual Pass for only $10 per
month with EZpay. Aquatica Pass Members enjoy unlimited admission
and free parking as well as discounts and the opportunity to be
among the first to ride Ray Rush
when it opens in spring 2018. For more information, visit
AquaticaOrlando.com.
Assemble your squad and get ready to turn up the fun at Aquatica
in 2018. Get the latest Ray Rush
updates by following Aquatica on Facebook and the SeaWorld Blog.
Join the #RayRush conversation using #SplashSquad2018.
—Aquatica Orlando—
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high-speed water slides and exhilarating wave pools, to tranquil
beaches, Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark® Orlando, delights all ages and interests. This
one-of-a-kind waterpark is home to some of the world's most
thrilling water rides, featuring 42 slides, rivers and lagoons and
84,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches. Get ready to
brave a watery free-fall on Ihu's Breakaway Falls™ - the steepest
and only multi-drop tower slide of its kind in Orlando. Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark,
offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun, sending
guests on amazing undersea adventures.
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