WhiteWater

Great theming stirs the imagination and makes aquatic play more fun… but not when the theming elements get battered through harsh UV, extreme temperature changes, and years of wear and tear. Our team not only has the expertise to refurbish slides and play structures, they also have the artistry to bring theming elements back to high-gloss factory finish—not just repainted. Take a look at the great work led by our Team Development Specialist, Construction Supervision, Ray Sagasky. Learn more about our #OneStopShop Performance Services for #waterparks here: https://lnkd.in/dzS5rcX3

As this is spooky season, and we find hyperbole pretty scary (how do you even pronounce it!?!), get ready for WhiteWater’s most terrifying and spooktacular post of the year… The force is strong with this rag tag group of costume-clad office denizens and their human owners. To celebrate the day, everyone from Jedis to forlorn elves joined the photo shoot to strike their best ghoulish poses and get out of work for 10 minutes. Worth it. #halloween2024 #officefun

What does creativity mean to you? It means something different to every individual. Maybe you don’t think you’re creative? Maybe you’re secretly creative? Wherever you feel that you fall on that spectrum, we want to help you get inspired by celebrating the amazingly creative people within our #AttractionsIndustry. Our latest addition to the #CreativityCollective is Frederic Pastuszak, theme park creative, art director, and architect extraordinaire. With 2 decades of experience, Fred has contributed his creative know-how to some pretty epic projects around the globe. Click here to find out what inspires the inspiring! https://lnkd.in/geF2VQ99 (5-min. read)

How do you balance high thrill with family appeal? Recent projects at two of America’s premier water parks show creative approaches. In Wisconsin, Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park not only opened America’s tallest water slide tower at 165 feet, they also unveiled a beautiful kids’ area to match. While the 5 slides on “The Rise of Icarus” serve the daredevils, the “Icaria Splash ‘n Slide” play area with 8 gentle slides, AquaSplash Toys, and Life Floor is where the action is at for young families. In Texas at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, home of the world’s first Master Blaster—the iconic water coaster—opened the world’s first Mini Blaster. A pint-sized version of the popular original, “Bow Wow Blaster” creates a natural progression for tomorrow’s thrill-seekers. Read about their backstories and design processes in this InPark Magazine article by Joe Kleiman (8 min.): https://lnkd.in/gFNAJSV7 With insights from Fotini Backhaus, Maria Laskaris, Christopher Ozimek, Doug Smith 📷 credits: Mt. Olympus Resort & Theme Park, Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resort, Life Floor #waterparks #waterslides #masterblaster #attractions

Can you learn to be creative? That’s the perfect question for Denise Chapman Weston, MSW, LICSW, who teaches a university course called, “The Future of Invention.” Her approach? You start with learning about yourself! With 150 patents to her name, hear what she has to say about her inventive business process and how she’s helping aspiring inventors in our #CreativityCollective series. Full video clip here: https://lnkd.in/g-7nk7qW

Last week, 9 WhiteWater members attended the twice-annual ASTM F24 meeting to discuss standards related to testing, performance, maintenance, and operations for amusement rides and devices, with industry friends learning from one another. These parameters all affect safety, and WhiteWater continues to be very actively involved, holding 4 leadership positions in the subcommittees and sponsoring the meetings since 2014. Learn more about our approach to safety here: https://lnkd.in/gmUHBdvi #astm #astmf24 #industrysafety

Congratulations to our Geoff Chutter on his induction into the IAAPA Hall of Fame! To be considered, “individuals must make significant contributions to at least two or more regions across the globe, excelling in areas such as education, innovation, leadership, and industry influence that will continue to shape the future.” Since founding WhiteWater in 1980, Geoff has been very influential across the attractions industry, covering the water park, theme park, resort, and surf spaces worldwide. Not stopping there, he will be lending his wealth of knowledge and business expertise to serve on the 2025 IAAPA Board of Directors. Hear from Geoff as he expresses his gratitude. #IAAPAHallofFame #AttractionsIndustry #LifetimeService

How in the world is a Boeing 747 launching water slides? You’d have to see it to believe it at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in Oregon. The story began with the project owner’s creative idea to allow the museum’s Wings and Waves Waterpark guests to experience the Queen of the Skies like never before. First, a retired yet fully functional jet was flown in. The length of the landing strip made it a one-way trip. The utilities company even had to lift the power lines to allow the jet to pass through. What happened next? The story continues in our #CreativityCollective: https://lnkd.in/gPk2hHnU #waterparks #waterslides #jumbojet #evergreen

It’s the sense of community that makes the WWA Show special—the only trade show in the world dedicated to water parks. We chatted with great industry friends AND got work done. Here are some impressions from the event in Las Vegas. #WWAShow2024 #waterparks World Waterpark Association | FlowRider, Inc.

Five WWA Leading Edge Awards for WhiteWater projects! It is such a privilege to be working with ambitious clients who have given us opportunities to push boundaries. These projects vary in size and scope and are located in different corners of the world, yet they all have something in common: they demonstrate a high degree of creativity and innovation. We’re honoured to be recognized alongside our amazing partners for: ·        Meryal Waterpark ·        The Rise of Icarus at Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park ·        Wilderness at the Smokies ·        Aquascope ·        Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas   A round of applause to everyone who contributed to bringing these projects to life! Read about these award winners here (4 min.): https://lnkd.in/dfcZR6QE   #WWAShow #LeadingEdgeAwards #waterparks   World Waterpark Association | FlowRider, Inc.