Schlitterbahn is now accepting online applications to hire more than 600 seasonal staff members to fill summer jobs.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Schlitterbahn Waterpark is currently accepting online seasonal employment applications for the 2012 season. With a huge expansion that includes Kansas City’s only surf ride, a mammoth rapids river, two head-first mat slides, a totally enclosed dark tube slide, a fast-flow tube chute and ride-up Aqua Veyer, the park will hire more staff members than ever before.
More than 600 seasonal employees are needed to fill open positions which include food and beverage personnel, lifeguards, cashiers, retail assistants, maintenance workers, landscaping crew and more. Potential staff members should be at least 16 years of age and able to work throughout the summer months, including weekends and evenings.
“We are excited about assembling our largest summer team to date as we prepare to introduce a long list of great new attractions and other guest amenities for the 2012 season,” said Keith Fontenot, general manager for Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark. “We strive to offer our staff members the best work experience and a competitive compensation plan, including an end of the season bonus program.”
Those interested in job opportunities are encouraged to apply online in the Jobs section at schlitterbahn.com starting Monday, March 5. Online applications may also be submitted in person Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Staff Services office at 1709 North 98th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66111. Once an application is submitted, it is reviewed by Schlitterbahn staff and applicants are contacted to schedule interviews.
Schlitterbahn Waterparks is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please email SKCJobs@schlitterbahn.com for more information or questions regarding employment.
Showing posts with label Schlitterbahn Vacation Village. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Schlitterbahn Vacation Village. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
KC BahnCon Enthusiast Event
August 14, 2011
You must be a card-carrying member of a recognized roller coaster or amusement park enthusiast club (ACE, NAPHA, etc.) or a guest of a card-carrying member to participate in the KC BahnCon event. Membership cards are required at time of check-in.
Event Schedule
8:30 a.m.—Parking Lot Open. Parking is FREE. Check-In at Park Entrance. All guests receive a Schlitterbahn Water Safety Drink Bottle with unlimited refills all day long and other Schlitterbahn goodies.
8:30-9:00 a.m.—Hot Breakfast & Mimosas in air conditioned comfort at Das Lagune
9:00-10:00 a.m.—ERT! Enjoy the entire park for one hour before it opens to the public.
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.—Enjoy the Park!
1:00-2:00 p.m.——Catered Lunch! Fajita buffet, margaritas and open bar. Lots of prizes and fun for all.
Order in Advance & Save!
Orders must be prepaid by August 10, 2011 to receive the $10.00 + tax rate.
Walk up orders are accepted on the day of the event at $15.00 + tax per person. All tickets are distributed at the check-in window on the day of the event when you present your club membership card. Tickets are not shipped in advance. Season Pass holders who wish to participate in event activities must purchase a KC BahnCon Event Pass. Event Pass includes continental breakfast, exclusive ride time, park admission, lunch & all other event activities.
Members of roller coaster and amusement park enthusiast clubs gather on this special day to enjoy ERT, food and fun!
GET MORE KC BAHNCON INFO AND ORDER FORM NOW!
You must be a card-carrying member of a recognized roller coaster or amusement park enthusiast club (ACE, NAPHA, etc.) or a guest of a card-carrying member to participate in the KC BahnCon event. Membership cards are required at time of check-in.
Event Schedule
8:30 a.m.—Parking Lot Open. Parking is FREE. Check-In at Park Entrance. All guests receive a Schlitterbahn Water Safety Drink Bottle with unlimited refills all day long and other Schlitterbahn goodies.
8:30-9:00 a.m.—Hot Breakfast & Mimosas in air conditioned comfort at Das Lagune
9:00-10:00 a.m.—ERT! Enjoy the entire park for one hour before it opens to the public.
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.—Enjoy the Park!
1:00-2:00 p.m.——Catered Lunch! Fajita buffet, margaritas and open bar. Lots of prizes and fun for all.
Order in Advance & Save!
Orders must be prepaid by August 10, 2011 to receive the $10.00 + tax rate.
Walk up orders are accepted on the day of the event at $15.00 + tax per person. All tickets are distributed at the check-in window on the day of the event when you present your club membership card. Tickets are not shipped in advance. Season Pass holders who wish to participate in event activities must purchase a KC BahnCon Event Pass. Event Pass includes continental breakfast, exclusive ride time, park admission, lunch & all other event activities.
Members of roller coaster and amusement park enthusiast clubs gather on this special day to enjoy ERT, food and fun!
GET MORE KC BAHNCON INFO AND ORDER FORM NOW!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Opens Saturday and Announces Special Events
The park is now open weekends with daily operation beginning May 28.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Schlitterbahn declares this weekend as the official beginning of summer. It is time once again for guests at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, Kan., to splash and play throughout a tubing adventure that combines slides, rivers, chutes and beaches as the park opens for the season on Saturday, May 21. The park also kicks off the season on this day with LIFTED UP: Faith & Family Day, the first of many special events included with admission to Schlitterbahn this year.
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark features a thrilling uphill water coaster, two mammoth tubing rivers including the world's longest tidal wave river, three huge slides, a white water tube chute, 13 mini slides for kids, three relaxing beach areas and a giant hot tub with swim-up refreshment bar. The Transportainment™ River System allows guests to float from one end of the park to the other through a series of attractions without ever leaving the water.
On May 21, Schlitterbahn Waterpark also presents LIFTED UP: Faith & Family Day, the first of many special events planned for the season. Area church bands perform live music all day, and the festivities end with a concert featuring 33 Miles, Jonny Diaz and SameState. Entertainment for all special events is included with park admission.
“We are excited to open our doors for the new season,” said Keith Fontenot, general manager for Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark. “Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark offers a fantastic value with amenities like free parking and tubes, and we are thrilled to enhance the value to our guests with the addition of many special events this year. We look forward to entertaining legions of fans all summer long.”
2011 Schlitterbahn Special Events Schedule
May 21
LIFTED UP: Faith & Family Day—Live music all day long. Discounted tickets are available in advance at schlitterbahn.com
May 21, 22, 28-31
Military Appreciation Days—Card-carrying members of the military are eligible to buy All-Day Admissions at the park for $17.99 + tax on any operating day, May 21-31, 2011.
June 14
World’s Largest Swim Lesson—Be a part of an attempt to break the Guinness world record for the World's Largest Swim Lesson at 10 a.m. Ticket package includes All-Day Admission, a limited edition souvenir Water Safety drink bottle with one free fill and $.99 refills, early entry to the park and the swim lesson for just $29.99. Advance purchase and registration are required at schlitterbahn.com.
June 15-30
Water Safety Days—Acknowledge the importance of water safety at Schlitterbahn on any operating day, June 15-30, 2011. Ticket package includes All-Day Admission and a limited edition souvenir Water Safety drink bottle with one free fill and $.99 refills for just $29.99. Advance purchase and registration required at schlitterbahn.com.
June 17 & 24
Swim Team Tube-O-Rama—Swim teams receive exclusive use of the entire waterpark before it opens to the public on these special days. Advance purchase required.
June 19, 2011
Verano Muy Padre Latin Festival—Enjoy live entertainment all day long, including DJ Piwi and the Kontrolando Show.
Details about all special events and how to purchase tickets are available at schlitterbahn.com. Click on Kansas City and then click on Special Events.
Guests take advantage of Schlitterbahn’s family-friendly amenities such as FREE parking and FREE use of tubes and lifejackets. Guests are welcome to bring a family picnic basket or cooler into the park to save even more. Throughout the season, General Admission for guests ages 12-54 is only $35.99 plus tax and Child/Senior Admission for guests ages 3-11 and 55 & older is only $26.99 plus tax.
Guests save $5 on Season Passes when they buy them at Schlitterbahn.com or at the park by May 31. The park is open Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, then daily starting Saturday, May 28. Visit schlitterbahn.com for the complete operating schedule, additional park information and discounted online admission tickets.
Early Season Attractions Include:
Bahnzai Pipeline – Climb to the top of a 42-foot-tall tower and take an open-air tube ride down a twisted path of water wrath…BAHN-style.
Black Knight – Plunge in a tube down a fully-enclosed dark and coiled slide.
Henry's Hideout Hot Tub Bar – Unwind in a giant hot tub that incorporates a swim-up refreshment bar and in-water seating to create the perfect place to break from the action.
Kinderhaven Kids’ Area – Splash and play in an area designed especially for families with smaller children. This shallow water playground includes nine mini-slides for kids.
Pirate Ship – Kids play on a giant pirate ship that is equipped with climbing ropes, four mini-slides and sprayers.
Torrent Beach – Frolic in the waves on the best beach in Kansas! Catch rays, cool off in the surf or embark on a journey through the mammoth Torrent River.
Torrent Cove – Relax on an island surrounded by the Torrent River.
Torrent River – Float the world’s longest tidal wave river! In this continuous, endless tubing river, ocean-sized waves surge through a serpentine waterway.
Wolfpack – Take a tube and skid through an extra-wide pipeline of wild water. This oversized slide provides an experience that is a different every time you ride.
Kristal Beach – Cool off in the shade along the shore of the Kristal River. This calm beach provides refreshment beneath the Storm Blaster uphill water coaster.
Kristal River – Relax on a tube, alligator or log on an endless, slow-flowing river during a hot summer day in Kansas.
Raging River Tube Chute – Ride through an exciting series of white water rapids.
Storm Blaster – Experience the up and down thrills of a roller coaster combined with the unique experience of being propelled upward by jets of water.
New for 2011
This summer, Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark introduces a multi-million dollar expansion including the 3,000-foot King Kaw Rapids River, Kansas City’s only surf ride, two head-first mat slides, a totally enclosed dark slide, the Mighty Mo fast flow tube chute and other attractions and guest amenities. All new attractions are scheduled to open summer 2011.
For more information, contact the Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark office in Kansas City, Kan., at 913.312.3110 or visit schlitterbahn.com.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Schlitterbahn declares this weekend as the official beginning of summer. It is time once again for guests at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, Kan., to splash and play throughout a tubing adventure that combines slides, rivers, chutes and beaches as the park opens for the season on Saturday, May 21. The park also kicks off the season on this day with LIFTED UP: Faith & Family Day, the first of many special events included with admission to Schlitterbahn this year.
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark features a thrilling uphill water coaster, two mammoth tubing rivers including the world's longest tidal wave river, three huge slides, a white water tube chute, 13 mini slides for kids, three relaxing beach areas and a giant hot tub with swim-up refreshment bar. The Transportainment™ River System allows guests to float from one end of the park to the other through a series of attractions without ever leaving the water.
On May 21, Schlitterbahn Waterpark also presents LIFTED UP: Faith & Family Day, the first of many special events planned for the season. Area church bands perform live music all day, and the festivities end with a concert featuring 33 Miles, Jonny Diaz and SameState. Entertainment for all special events is included with park admission.
“We are excited to open our doors for the new season,” said Keith Fontenot, general manager for Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark. “Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark offers a fantastic value with amenities like free parking and tubes, and we are thrilled to enhance the value to our guests with the addition of many special events this year. We look forward to entertaining legions of fans all summer long.”
2011 Schlitterbahn Special Events Schedule
May 21
LIFTED UP: Faith & Family Day—Live music all day long. Discounted tickets are available in advance at schlitterbahn.com
May 21, 22, 28-31
Military Appreciation Days—Card-carrying members of the military are eligible to buy All-Day Admissions at the park for $17.99 + tax on any operating day, May 21-31, 2011.
June 14
World’s Largest Swim Lesson—Be a part of an attempt to break the Guinness world record for the World's Largest Swim Lesson at 10 a.m. Ticket package includes All-Day Admission, a limited edition souvenir Water Safety drink bottle with one free fill and $.99 refills, early entry to the park and the swim lesson for just $29.99. Advance purchase and registration are required at schlitterbahn.com.
June 15-30
Water Safety Days—Acknowledge the importance of water safety at Schlitterbahn on any operating day, June 15-30, 2011. Ticket package includes All-Day Admission and a limited edition souvenir Water Safety drink bottle with one free fill and $.99 refills for just $29.99. Advance purchase and registration required at schlitterbahn.com.
June 17 & 24
Swim Team Tube-O-Rama—Swim teams receive exclusive use of the entire waterpark before it opens to the public on these special days. Advance purchase required.
June 19, 2011
Verano Muy Padre Latin Festival—Enjoy live entertainment all day long, including DJ Piwi and the Kontrolando Show.
Details about all special events and how to purchase tickets are available at schlitterbahn.com. Click on Kansas City and then click on Special Events.
Guests take advantage of Schlitterbahn’s family-friendly amenities such as FREE parking and FREE use of tubes and lifejackets. Guests are welcome to bring a family picnic basket or cooler into the park to save even more. Throughout the season, General Admission for guests ages 12-54 is only $35.99 plus tax and Child/Senior Admission for guests ages 3-11 and 55 & older is only $26.99 plus tax.
Guests save $5 on Season Passes when they buy them at Schlitterbahn.com or at the park by May 31. The park is open Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, then daily starting Saturday, May 28. Visit schlitterbahn.com for the complete operating schedule, additional park information and discounted online admission tickets.
Early Season Attractions Include:
Bahnzai Pipeline – Climb to the top of a 42-foot-tall tower and take an open-air tube ride down a twisted path of water wrath…BAHN-style.
Black Knight – Plunge in a tube down a fully-enclosed dark and coiled slide.
Henry's Hideout Hot Tub Bar – Unwind in a giant hot tub that incorporates a swim-up refreshment bar and in-water seating to create the perfect place to break from the action.
Kinderhaven Kids’ Area – Splash and play in an area designed especially for families with smaller children. This shallow water playground includes nine mini-slides for kids.
Pirate Ship – Kids play on a giant pirate ship that is equipped with climbing ropes, four mini-slides and sprayers.
Torrent Beach – Frolic in the waves on the best beach in Kansas! Catch rays, cool off in the surf or embark on a journey through the mammoth Torrent River.
Torrent Cove – Relax on an island surrounded by the Torrent River.
Torrent River – Float the world’s longest tidal wave river! In this continuous, endless tubing river, ocean-sized waves surge through a serpentine waterway.
Wolfpack – Take a tube and skid through an extra-wide pipeline of wild water. This oversized slide provides an experience that is a different every time you ride.
Kristal Beach – Cool off in the shade along the shore of the Kristal River. This calm beach provides refreshment beneath the Storm Blaster uphill water coaster.
Kristal River – Relax on a tube, alligator or log on an endless, slow-flowing river during a hot summer day in Kansas.
Raging River Tube Chute – Ride through an exciting series of white water rapids.
Storm Blaster – Experience the up and down thrills of a roller coaster combined with the unique experience of being propelled upward by jets of water.
New for 2011
This summer, Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark introduces a multi-million dollar expansion including the 3,000-foot King Kaw Rapids River, Kansas City’s only surf ride, two head-first mat slides, a totally enclosed dark slide, the Mighty Mo fast flow tube chute and other attractions and guest amenities. All new attractions are scheduled to open summer 2011.
For more information, contact the Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark office in Kansas City, Kan., at 913.312.3110 or visit schlitterbahn.com.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
A Multi-Million Dollar Expansion At Schlitterbahn Waterpark In Kansas City Means More Summer Jobs
Schlitterbahn is now accepting applications to hire more than 500 seasonal staff members to fill summer jobs.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Schlitterbahn Waterpark is currently accepting seasonal employment applications for the 2011 season. A multi-million dollar 2011 expansion which includes the region’s only surf ride, a mammoth rapids river, two head-first mat slides, an totally enclosed tube slide, a whitewater tube chute and ride-up Aqua Veyer, requires more than 150 additional staff members than last season.
500 seasonal staff members are needed to fill open positions which include food and beverage personnel, lifeguards, cashiers, retail assistants, maintenance workers, landscaping crew and more. Potential staff members should be at least 16 years of age and able to work throughout the summer months, including weekends and evenings.
“We are excited about assembling our largest summer team to date as we prepare to introduce six major new attractions and other guest amenities for the 2011 season,” said Keith Fontenot, general manager for Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark. “We strive to offer our staff members the best work experience and a competitive compensation plan including an end of the season bonus program.”
Those interested in job opportunities are encouraged to apply online in the Jobs section at schlitterbahn.com starting Monday, March 7. Those who prefer to apply in person may do so Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Staff Services office at 1709 North 98th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66111. Once an application is submitted, it is reviewed by Schlitterbahn staff and applicants are contacted to schedule interviews.
Schlitterbahn Waterparks is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please email SKCJobs@schlitterbahn.com for more information or questions regarding employment.
Schlitterbahn is Kansas City’s only river tubing adventure and is likened to a float trip excursion inside a waterpark. The Transportainment River System™ allows guest to float in tubes throughout the park without leaving the water. Attractions include an uphill water coaster, a surfing ride, the world’s longest tidal wave river, a record-breaking rapids river, six huge slides, whitewater tube chutes, Aqua Veyers, two areas for kids with 13 mini slides, relaxing beach areas and a giant hot tub with a swim-up refreshment bar.
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark is open May 21 & 22, then daily May 28-August 21 and weekends through Labor Day. The park offers fantastic family amenities that include free parking and free use inner tubes and life jackets. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets and coolers inside the park (no grilling, glass containers or alcohol).
Family-owned and operated, Schlitterbahn Waterparks has been a leader in family water entertainment since 1979. In addition to the Kansas City property, Schlitterbahn currently operates three Texas waterparks – Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark in South Padre Island, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark in Galveston Island, and the award-winning flagship waterpark at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels.
For more information, please visit www.schlitterbahn.com.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Schlitterbahn Waterpark is currently accepting seasonal employment applications for the 2011 season. A multi-million dollar 2011 expansion which includes the region’s only surf ride, a mammoth rapids river, two head-first mat slides, an totally enclosed tube slide, a whitewater tube chute and ride-up Aqua Veyer, requires more than 150 additional staff members than last season.
500 seasonal staff members are needed to fill open positions which include food and beverage personnel, lifeguards, cashiers, retail assistants, maintenance workers, landscaping crew and more. Potential staff members should be at least 16 years of age and able to work throughout the summer months, including weekends and evenings.
“We are excited about assembling our largest summer team to date as we prepare to introduce six major new attractions and other guest amenities for the 2011 season,” said Keith Fontenot, general manager for Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark. “We strive to offer our staff members the best work experience and a competitive compensation plan including an end of the season bonus program.”
Those interested in job opportunities are encouraged to apply online in the Jobs section at schlitterbahn.com starting Monday, March 7. Those who prefer to apply in person may do so Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Staff Services office at 1709 North 98th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66111. Once an application is submitted, it is reviewed by Schlitterbahn staff and applicants are contacted to schedule interviews.
Schlitterbahn Waterparks is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please email SKCJobs@schlitterbahn.com for more information or questions regarding employment.
Schlitterbahn is Kansas City’s only river tubing adventure and is likened to a float trip excursion inside a waterpark. The Transportainment River System™ allows guest to float in tubes throughout the park without leaving the water. Attractions include an uphill water coaster, a surfing ride, the world’s longest tidal wave river, a record-breaking rapids river, six huge slides, whitewater tube chutes, Aqua Veyers, two areas for kids with 13 mini slides, relaxing beach areas and a giant hot tub with a swim-up refreshment bar.
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark is open May 21 & 22, then daily May 28-August 21 and weekends through Labor Day. The park offers fantastic family amenities that include free parking and free use inner tubes and life jackets. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets and coolers inside the park (no grilling, glass containers or alcohol).
Family-owned and operated, Schlitterbahn Waterparks has been a leader in family water entertainment since 1979. In addition to the Kansas City property, Schlitterbahn currently operates three Texas waterparks – Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark in South Padre Island, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark in Galveston Island, and the award-winning flagship waterpark at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels.
For more information, please visit www.schlitterbahn.com.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark Announces Six New Attractions As Part of a Multi-Million Dollar Expansion for 2011
2011 season introduces the region's only Boogie Bahn surf ride, three slides, record-breaking rapids river, whitewater tube chute, ride-up Aqua Veyer, additional attractions and guest amenities.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Visitors from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico visited the new Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark during its first full season of operation in 2010. The huge success of last summer paves the way for a multi-million dollar 2011 expansion including the region’s only Boogie Bahn surf ride, three slides, record-breaking rapids river, whitewater tube chute, ride-up Aqua Veyer, additional attractions and guest amenities.
“Attendance during our first full season exceeded our expectations,” explained Keith Fontenot, general manager for Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark. “Our unique river tubing experience was well received by our guests. They asked for more and we are excited to introduce more thrilling attractions and amenities for the 2011 season.”
Details about the new attractions and other elements of the plan will be announced soon.
The park opens for the 2011 season on Saturday, May 21, 2011. For a limited time, save up to $15 when you buy 2011 season passes online at schlitterbahn.com. General Admission season passes for ages 12-54 are only $109.99 (save $15) and Child/Senior season passes for ages 3-11 and 55 & older are only $74.99 (save $10). Ages 2 and younger are free.
Additional Project Information
Schlitterbahn Waterparks is widely recognized as the leader of waterpark innovation and as the first family of American waterparks. In addition to the Kansas City park, Schlitterbahn currently operates three Texas waterparks – Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark in South Padre Island, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark in Galveston Island, and the award-winning flagship waterpark at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels.
Family-owned and operated, Schlitterbahn Waterparks has been a leader in family water entertainment since 1979. The parks offer family amenities that include free parking and free inner tubes. Guests are also welcome to bring a family picnic basket, excluding alcohol and glass containers, into the parks.
For more information, contact the Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark office in Kansas City, Kan., at 913.312.3110 or visit schlitterbahn.com.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Visitors from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico visited the new Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark during its first full season of operation in 2010. The huge success of last summer paves the way for a multi-million dollar 2011 expansion including the region’s only Boogie Bahn surf ride, three slides, record-breaking rapids river, whitewater tube chute, ride-up Aqua Veyer, additional attractions and guest amenities.
“Attendance during our first full season exceeded our expectations,” explained Keith Fontenot, general manager for Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark. “Our unique river tubing experience was well received by our guests. They asked for more and we are excited to introduce more thrilling attractions and amenities for the 2011 season.”
Details about the new attractions and other elements of the plan will be announced soon.
The park opens for the 2011 season on Saturday, May 21, 2011. For a limited time, save up to $15 when you buy 2011 season passes online at schlitterbahn.com. General Admission season passes for ages 12-54 are only $109.99 (save $15) and Child/Senior season passes for ages 3-11 and 55 & older are only $74.99 (save $10). Ages 2 and younger are free.
Additional Project Information
Schlitterbahn Waterparks is widely recognized as the leader of waterpark innovation and as the first family of American waterparks. In addition to the Kansas City park, Schlitterbahn currently operates three Texas waterparks – Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark in South Padre Island, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark in Galveston Island, and the award-winning flagship waterpark at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels.
Family-owned and operated, Schlitterbahn Waterparks has been a leader in family water entertainment since 1979. The parks offer family amenities that include free parking and free inner tubes. Guests are also welcome to bring a family picnic basket, excluding alcohol and glass containers, into the parks.
For more information, contact the Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark office in Kansas City, Kan., at 913.312.3110 or visit schlitterbahn.com.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Kansas City’s Only River Tubing Adventure Begins Daily Operation
The New Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark Is Open Daily Starting Friday, May 28 With Special Discounts To Officially Kick Off The Summer Season.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – You no longer need to spend hours of driving in order to spend a hot summer day floating in a tube on a refreshing river. The new Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark in Kansas City, Kan., is open daily for the summer season beginning Friday, May 28, providing the areas only tubing adventure that combines slides, rivers, chutes and beaches to create a complete family waterpark experience. And if the park’s everyday amenities like free parking, free use of tubes and lifejackets and the opportunity to bring your own picnic inside the park are not enough, there are even more special discounts available for the holiday weekend.
Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark features a thrilling uphill water coaster, two mammoth tubing rivers including the world's longest tidal wave river, three huge slides, a white water tube chute, 13 mini slides for kids, three relaxing beach areas and a giant hot tub with swim-up refreshment bar.
Many of the attractions are connected by the Transportainment™ River System which combines the concepts of transportation, sport and entertainment to minimize the time spent waiting in lines. Throughout most of the park, visitors may stay in the water and float in tubes to the next attraction through a series of interconnected rivers, chutes, beaches and a water coaster with a floating queue line. Guests receive a greater “play value” by replacing time lost walking and waiting in line with more fun time in the water.
“There is nothing like spending the day with family and friends relaxing on the water,” said Keith Fontenot, general manager for the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark. “It’s important to know that Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark provides an experience that is very different than the average waterpark. We look forward to entertaining a multitude of new fans during our first full summer season.”
In honor of Memorial Day this weekend, Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark recognizes our soldiers with special discounts during Military Appreciation Days. Members of the military are eligible to buy All-Day Admissions at the park for $16.50 plus tax on May 28–31, which is a 50% discount off All-Day General Admission and more than $8.00 off All-Day Child/Senior Admission. Active, reserve, retired, family and DOD employees simply show their military ID card at the park entrance May 28-31 to receive this discount (one discount per ID card).
This weekend is the last chance to buy 2010 Season Passes at a discounted price at Schlitterbahn.com or at the park. In addition, those who buy or process a Season Pass at the park on May 28-31 also receive a free sports bottle that can be refilled at the park all summer long for just 99¢, and they can bring a friend this weekend for just $12.50 plus tax (one discounted friend admission per pass holder per day). All Season Pass holders also receive a coupon book packed with great discounts on food, merchandise, lockers and admission tickets.
All-Day General Admission for guests ages 12-54 is only $32.99 plus tax and All-Day Child/Senior Admission for guests ages 3-11 and 55 & older is only $24.99 plus tax. Discounts on All-Day Admissions are available at Schlitterbahn.com, at Sonic restaurants and on gift card racks at hundreds of retail stores throughout the Kansas City area.
A new discount for afternoon visits after 3:00 p.m. is also available at the park entrance during the 2010 season. Afternoon General Admission is only $23.99 plus tax and Afternoon Child/Senior Admission is only $17.99 plus tax.
Attractions Include:
Bahnzai Pipeline – Climb to the top of a 42-foot-tall tower and take an open-air tube ride down a twisted path of water wrath…BAHN-style.
Black Knight – Plunge in a tube down a fully-enclosed dark and coiled slide.
Henry's Hideout Hot Tub Bar – Unwind in a giant hot tub that incorporates a swim-up refreshment bar and in-water seating to create the perfect place to break from the action.
Kinderhaven Kids’ Area – Splash and play in an area designed especially for families with smaller children. This shallow water playground includes nine mini-slides and is separated from the rest of the "big kid" activities. Conveniently located in the center of the park, Kinderhaven is surrounded by shaded seating and open-sun lounging areas. Both kids and parents have fun together as they explore the Wyandotte Express choo-choo train, a friendly frog, a giant turtle, a shipwreck and a bubbling fountain.
Pirate Ship – Kids play on a giant pirate ship that is equipped with climbing ropes, four mini-slides and sprayers.
Torrent Beach – Frolic in the waves on the best beach in Kansas! Whether catching rays, cooling off in the surf, or embarking on a journey through the mammoth Torrent River, Torrent Beach is the hub that connects all the elements of a great day.
Torrent Cove – Relax on an island surrounded by the Torrent River.
Torrent River – Float the world’s longest tidal wave river! In this continuous, endless tubing river, ocean-sized waves surge through a serpentine waterway to create an ever changing experience. Guests enter this attraction without waiting in line. The Torrent River is a signature attraction at Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark.
Wolfpack – Take a tube and skid through an extra-wide pipeline of wild water. This oversized slide provides an experience that is a different every time you ride!
Kristal Beach – Cool off in the shade along the shore of the Kristal River. This calm beach provides refreshment as riders on the Storm Blaster uphill water coaster fly by overhead.
Kristal River – Relax on a tube, alligator or log on an endless, slow-flowing river during a hot summer day in Kansas.
Raging River Tube Chute – Ride through an exciting series of white water rapids.
Storm Blaster – Race uphill on a Master Blaster™ water coaster, another signature Schlitterbahn attraction. Storm Blaster combines the up and down thrills of a roller coaster with the unique experience of being propelled upward by jets of water.
Transportainment technology links Kristal River, Raging River, Torrent River, Storm Blaster, Kristal Beach, Torrent Beach and Torrent Cove, allowing guests to travel from one end of the park to the other without leaving the water!
For more information, contact the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village office in Kansas City, Kan., at 913.312.3110 or visit schlitterbahn.com.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – You no longer need to spend hours of driving in order to spend a hot summer day floating in a tube on a refreshing river. The new Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark in Kansas City, Kan., is open daily for the summer season beginning Friday, May 28, providing the areas only tubing adventure that combines slides, rivers, chutes and beaches to create a complete family waterpark experience. And if the park’s everyday amenities like free parking, free use of tubes and lifejackets and the opportunity to bring your own picnic inside the park are not enough, there are even more special discounts available for the holiday weekend.
Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark features a thrilling uphill water coaster, two mammoth tubing rivers including the world's longest tidal wave river, three huge slides, a white water tube chute, 13 mini slides for kids, three relaxing beach areas and a giant hot tub with swim-up refreshment bar.
Many of the attractions are connected by the Transportainment™ River System which combines the concepts of transportation, sport and entertainment to minimize the time spent waiting in lines. Throughout most of the park, visitors may stay in the water and float in tubes to the next attraction through a series of interconnected rivers, chutes, beaches and a water coaster with a floating queue line. Guests receive a greater “play value” by replacing time lost walking and waiting in line with more fun time in the water.
“There is nothing like spending the day with family and friends relaxing on the water,” said Keith Fontenot, general manager for the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark. “It’s important to know that Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark provides an experience that is very different than the average waterpark. We look forward to entertaining a multitude of new fans during our first full summer season.”
In honor of Memorial Day this weekend, Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark recognizes our soldiers with special discounts during Military Appreciation Days. Members of the military are eligible to buy All-Day Admissions at the park for $16.50 plus tax on May 28–31, which is a 50% discount off All-Day General Admission and more than $8.00 off All-Day Child/Senior Admission. Active, reserve, retired, family and DOD employees simply show their military ID card at the park entrance May 28-31 to receive this discount (one discount per ID card).
This weekend is the last chance to buy 2010 Season Passes at a discounted price at Schlitterbahn.com or at the park. In addition, those who buy or process a Season Pass at the park on May 28-31 also receive a free sports bottle that can be refilled at the park all summer long for just 99¢, and they can bring a friend this weekend for just $12.50 plus tax (one discounted friend admission per pass holder per day). All Season Pass holders also receive a coupon book packed with great discounts on food, merchandise, lockers and admission tickets.
All-Day General Admission for guests ages 12-54 is only $32.99 plus tax and All-Day Child/Senior Admission for guests ages 3-11 and 55 & older is only $24.99 plus tax. Discounts on All-Day Admissions are available at Schlitterbahn.com, at Sonic restaurants and on gift card racks at hundreds of retail stores throughout the Kansas City area.
A new discount for afternoon visits after 3:00 p.m. is also available at the park entrance during the 2010 season. Afternoon General Admission is only $23.99 plus tax and Afternoon Child/Senior Admission is only $17.99 plus tax.
Attractions Include:
Bahnzai Pipeline – Climb to the top of a 42-foot-tall tower and take an open-air tube ride down a twisted path of water wrath…BAHN-style.
Black Knight – Plunge in a tube down a fully-enclosed dark and coiled slide.
Henry's Hideout Hot Tub Bar – Unwind in a giant hot tub that incorporates a swim-up refreshment bar and in-water seating to create the perfect place to break from the action.
Kinderhaven Kids’ Area – Splash and play in an area designed especially for families with smaller children. This shallow water playground includes nine mini-slides and is separated from the rest of the "big kid" activities. Conveniently located in the center of the park, Kinderhaven is surrounded by shaded seating and open-sun lounging areas. Both kids and parents have fun together as they explore the Wyandotte Express choo-choo train, a friendly frog, a giant turtle, a shipwreck and a bubbling fountain.
Pirate Ship – Kids play on a giant pirate ship that is equipped with climbing ropes, four mini-slides and sprayers.
Torrent Beach – Frolic in the waves on the best beach in Kansas! Whether catching rays, cooling off in the surf, or embarking on a journey through the mammoth Torrent River, Torrent Beach is the hub that connects all the elements of a great day.
Torrent Cove – Relax on an island surrounded by the Torrent River.
Torrent River – Float the world’s longest tidal wave river! In this continuous, endless tubing river, ocean-sized waves surge through a serpentine waterway to create an ever changing experience. Guests enter this attraction without waiting in line. The Torrent River is a signature attraction at Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark.
Wolfpack – Take a tube and skid through an extra-wide pipeline of wild water. This oversized slide provides an experience that is a different every time you ride!
Kristal Beach – Cool off in the shade along the shore of the Kristal River. This calm beach provides refreshment as riders on the Storm Blaster uphill water coaster fly by overhead.
Kristal River – Relax on a tube, alligator or log on an endless, slow-flowing river during a hot summer day in Kansas.
Raging River Tube Chute – Ride through an exciting series of white water rapids.
Storm Blaster – Race uphill on a Master Blaster™ water coaster, another signature Schlitterbahn attraction. Storm Blaster combines the up and down thrills of a roller coaster with the unique experience of being propelled upward by jets of water.
Transportainment technology links Kristal River, Raging River, Torrent River, Storm Blaster, Kristal Beach, Torrent Beach and Torrent Cove, allowing guests to travel from one end of the park to the other without leaving the water!
For more information, contact the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village office in Kansas City, Kan., at 913.312.3110 or visit schlitterbahn.com.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
The New Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark Opens For Its First Full Season Of Operation On Friday, May 14
The park is now open Fri-Sun with daily operation beginning May 28.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Be the first to dive in to a thrilling collection of water fun when the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark in Kansas City, Kan., opens for its first full season of operation beginning Friday, May 14. Park guests enjoy a unique tubing adventure that combines slides, rivers, chutes and beaches to create a complete family waterpark experience.
In 2010, Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark features a thrilling uphill water coaster, two mammoth tubing rivers including the world's longest tidal wave river, three huge slides, a white water tube chute, 13 mini slides for kids, three relaxing beach areas and a giant hot tub with swim-up refreshment bar. The Transportainment™ River System allows guests to float from one end of the park to the other through a series of attractions without ever leaving the water!
General Admission for guests ages 12-54 is only $32.99 plus tax and Child/Senior Admission for guests ages 3-11 and 55 & older is only $24.99 plus tax. Guests also take advantage of Schlitterbahn’s family amenities such as FREE parking, FREE use of tubes and lifejackets. Guests are also welcome to bring a family picnic basket, excluding alcohol and glass containers, into the park.
Attractions Include:
Bahnzai Pipeline – Climb to the top of a 42-foot-tall tower and take an open-air tube ride down a twisted path of water wrath…BAHN-style.
Black Knight – Plunge in a tube down a fully-enclosed dark and coiled slide.
Henry's Hideout Hot Tub Bar – Unwind in a giant hot tub that incorporates a swim-up refreshment bar and in-water seating to create the perfect place to break from the action.
Kinderhaven Kids’ Area - Splash and play in an area designed especially for families with smaller children. This shallow water playground includes nine mini-slides and is separated from the rest of the "big kid" activities. Conveniently located in the center of the park, Kinderhaven is surrounded by shaded seating and open-sun lounging areas. Both kids and parents have fun together as they explore the Wyandotte Express choo-choo train, a friendly frog, a giant turtle, a shipwreck and a bubbling fountain.
Torrent Beach – Frolic in the waves on the best beach in Kansas! Whether catching rays, cooling off in the surf, or embarking on a journey through the mammoth Torrent River, Torrent Beach is the hub that connects all the elements of a great day.
Torrent Cove - Relax on an island surrounded by the Torrent River.
Torrent River – Float the world’s longest tidal wave river! In this continuous, endless tubing river, ocean-sized waves surge through a serpentine waterway to create an ever changing experience. Guests enter this attraction without waiting in line. The Torrent River is a signature attraction at Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark.
Wolfpack - Take a tube and skid through an extra-wide pipeline of wild water. This oversized slide provides an experience that is a different every time you ride!
Kristal Beach – Cool off in the shade along the shore of the Kristal River. This calm beach provides refreshment as riders on the Storm Blaster uphill water coaster fly by overhead.
Kristal River – Relax on a tube, alligator or log on an endless, slow-flowing river during a hot summer day in Kansas.
Raging River Tube Chute - Ride through an exciting series of white water rapids.
Storm Blaster – Race uphill on a Master Blaster™ water coaster, another signature Schlitterbahn attraction. Storm Blaster combines the up and down thrills of a roller coaster with the unique experience of being propelled upward by jets of water.
Not only do park goers enjoy one-of-a-kind water rides, but they also may experience the Transportainment™ River System that combines the concepts of transportation, sport and entertainment to minimize the time spent waiting in lines. Throughout most of the park, visitors may stay in the water and float in tubes to the next attraction through a series of interconnected rivers, chutes, beaches and a slide with a floating queue line. Guests receive a greater “play value” by replacing time lost walking and waiting in line with more fun time in the water.
Transportainment technology links several attractions including Kristal River, Raging River, Torrent River, Storm Blaster, Kristal Beach, Torrent Beach and Torrent Cove, allowing guests to travel from one end of the park to the other without leaving the water!
“We are excited to open for our first full summer season on May 14,” said Keith Fontenot, general manager for the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark. “The Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark offers a fantastic value with amenities like free parking and tubes. Our unique collection of trademark attractions provides a tubing adventure that cannot be found at other waterparks throughout the Midwest. We look forward to providing an entirely new experience the Kansas City region and entertaining new legions of fans all summer long.”
Guests can save $5 on Season Passes when they buy them as Schlitterbahn.com by May 31. The park is open Friday through Sunday, May 14-23, then daily starting May 28. The complete operating schedule, additional park information and discounted admissions are also available at Schlitterbahn.com.
Just the Beginning
This is just the beginning of the $750 million Schlitterbahn Vacation Village resort which will eventually be comprised of multiple shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment venues! Additional waterpark attractions, lodging facilities and the Riverwalk shopping area will be introduced throughout the next few years. When complete, the resort will be a year-round retail and attractions destination with more than 4 miles of interconnected rivers that carry guests between cabins, treehauses, a full-services hotel, a world-class waterpark and the Riverwalk with destination shopping, dining and other entertainment.
For more information, contact the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village office in Kansas City, Kan., at 913.312.3110 or visit schlitterbahn.com.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Be the first to dive in to a thrilling collection of water fun when the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark in Kansas City, Kan., opens for its first full season of operation beginning Friday, May 14. Park guests enjoy a unique tubing adventure that combines slides, rivers, chutes and beaches to create a complete family waterpark experience.
In 2010, Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark features a thrilling uphill water coaster, two mammoth tubing rivers including the world's longest tidal wave river, three huge slides, a white water tube chute, 13 mini slides for kids, three relaxing beach areas and a giant hot tub with swim-up refreshment bar. The Transportainment™ River System allows guests to float from one end of the park to the other through a series of attractions without ever leaving the water!
General Admission for guests ages 12-54 is only $32.99 plus tax and Child/Senior Admission for guests ages 3-11 and 55 & older is only $24.99 plus tax. Guests also take advantage of Schlitterbahn’s family amenities such as FREE parking, FREE use of tubes and lifejackets. Guests are also welcome to bring a family picnic basket, excluding alcohol and glass containers, into the park.
Attractions Include:
Bahnzai Pipeline – Climb to the top of a 42-foot-tall tower and take an open-air tube ride down a twisted path of water wrath…BAHN-style.
Black Knight – Plunge in a tube down a fully-enclosed dark and coiled slide.
Henry's Hideout Hot Tub Bar – Unwind in a giant hot tub that incorporates a swim-up refreshment bar and in-water seating to create the perfect place to break from the action.
Kinderhaven Kids’ Area - Splash and play in an area designed especially for families with smaller children. This shallow water playground includes nine mini-slides and is separated from the rest of the "big kid" activities. Conveniently located in the center of the park, Kinderhaven is surrounded by shaded seating and open-sun lounging areas. Both kids and parents have fun together as they explore the Wyandotte Express choo-choo train, a friendly frog, a giant turtle, a shipwreck and a bubbling fountain.
Torrent Beach – Frolic in the waves on the best beach in Kansas! Whether catching rays, cooling off in the surf, or embarking on a journey through the mammoth Torrent River, Torrent Beach is the hub that connects all the elements of a great day.
Torrent Cove - Relax on an island surrounded by the Torrent River.
Torrent River – Float the world’s longest tidal wave river! In this continuous, endless tubing river, ocean-sized waves surge through a serpentine waterway to create an ever changing experience. Guests enter this attraction without waiting in line. The Torrent River is a signature attraction at Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark.
Wolfpack - Take a tube and skid through an extra-wide pipeline of wild water. This oversized slide provides an experience that is a different every time you ride!
Kristal Beach – Cool off in the shade along the shore of the Kristal River. This calm beach provides refreshment as riders on the Storm Blaster uphill water coaster fly by overhead.
Kristal River – Relax on a tube, alligator or log on an endless, slow-flowing river during a hot summer day in Kansas.
Raging River Tube Chute - Ride through an exciting series of white water rapids.
Storm Blaster – Race uphill on a Master Blaster™ water coaster, another signature Schlitterbahn attraction. Storm Blaster combines the up and down thrills of a roller coaster with the unique experience of being propelled upward by jets of water.
Not only do park goers enjoy one-of-a-kind water rides, but they also may experience the Transportainment™ River System that combines the concepts of transportation, sport and entertainment to minimize the time spent waiting in lines. Throughout most of the park, visitors may stay in the water and float in tubes to the next attraction through a series of interconnected rivers, chutes, beaches and a slide with a floating queue line. Guests receive a greater “play value” by replacing time lost walking and waiting in line with more fun time in the water.
Transportainment technology links several attractions including Kristal River, Raging River, Torrent River, Storm Blaster, Kristal Beach, Torrent Beach and Torrent Cove, allowing guests to travel from one end of the park to the other without leaving the water!
“We are excited to open for our first full summer season on May 14,” said Keith Fontenot, general manager for the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark. “The Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark offers a fantastic value with amenities like free parking and tubes. Our unique collection of trademark attractions provides a tubing adventure that cannot be found at other waterparks throughout the Midwest. We look forward to providing an entirely new experience the Kansas City region and entertaining new legions of fans all summer long.”
Guests can save $5 on Season Passes when they buy them as Schlitterbahn.com by May 31. The park is open Friday through Sunday, May 14-23, then daily starting May 28. The complete operating schedule, additional park information and discounted admissions are also available at Schlitterbahn.com.
Just the Beginning
This is just the beginning of the $750 million Schlitterbahn Vacation Village resort which will eventually be comprised of multiple shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment venues! Additional waterpark attractions, lodging facilities and the Riverwalk shopping area will be introduced throughout the next few years. When complete, the resort will be a year-round retail and attractions destination with more than 4 miles of interconnected rivers that carry guests between cabins, treehauses, a full-services hotel, a world-class waterpark and the Riverwalk with destination shopping, dining and other entertainment.
For more information, contact the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village office in Kansas City, Kan., at 913.312.3110 or visit schlitterbahn.com.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
