BeemerBoy Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 ^ lol. The power of marketing is certainly an awesome thing. Just curious though, was the shade issue something you noticed and wanted to address, was it something that guests mentioned to you, or was it just in the plans from the beginning and now coming to fruition? Either way, it's still fun watching your park evolve!
TPDave Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 that pipe rider looks pretty cool,I've never seen anything like that before, nice!
linearinduction Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 that pipe rider looks pretty cool,I've never seen anything like that before, nice!I hope not, because we are getting the first one!
Moose Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 It provides a much better wave effect than the fish pipe...and as we all know, I am not a fan of the fish. Lol. Love it. Congrats on another world first!
montezooma Posted May 3, 2012 Author Posted May 3, 2012 We have launched a new web page. Still working out a few kinks and bugs...what do you think? http://www.cowabungabay.com
Swiminn6 Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Just looked at this thread from page 1! What a GREAT concept! You know, the area I live in DESPERATELY needs something like this... Our area isn't big enough for a full blown water park but I think we are the perfect size for a neighborhood water park! Have you thought about new locations?! Great job, it looks like Disney worked on this project!
montezooma Posted May 7, 2012 Author Posted May 7, 2012 Just looked at this thread from page 1! What a GREAT concept! You know, the area I live in DESPERATELY needs something like this... Our area isn't big enough for a full blown water park but I think we are the perfect size for a neighborhood water park! Have you thought about new locations?! Great job, it looks like Disney worked on this project! Hey thanks for the compliment, I take great pride in our park...just like Disney.
montezooma Posted May 7, 2012 Author Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) There is a lot going on this season at the park and just like the big parks...there is 13 days before opening yet there still is a lot to do. Weather, permits and the unforeseen always seem to push everything to the last hour. Here is a quick construction update on things happening at the park. We WILL make our opening date (even if I have to stay until midnight every night). we are adding one more acre of room to the park. Each new patio area will include pop jets to create more water fun. Lots more room for lounging, shading and group events. (this picture was a week ago before all the sod went down) Digging the new Cowabunga Kid’s Cove pool. when this is done it will be a nice new sign for the new area. New platform for the “Squiggler” water slide. The new “Guppy Racer” slide. I know it is small (please no “that’s what she said jokes) but it is for a kiddie area. ummm...we hope to attract a lot of moms and “daddies” to the new area what a difference an acre makes. grass always makes things better the beginnings of the new kid’s pool. it’s the details that make it. My niece is a great artist, and she works for minimum wage...lol as Latrice Royal would say...”bring on the shade" Edited May 7, 2012 by montezooma
chadster Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 Shane your park looks amazing, and I really like the website. It loads fast, has tons of interactiveness, informative, and the videos are a very nice touch, especially like the one for Giant Splash, the music makes it pop. The love bug at the bottom that drives you to the next page, full of win! Crap, now I have to figure out how to get out there this summer (and I don't mean as in how to get there, I mean $$ wise)
montezooma Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 You all know what a fan I am of Theme Park history, and if you don’t you should check out my “Shane’s Amusement Attic” thread here on TPR. As part of our new expansion to the park I thought it would be fun to pay homage to an old logo of a theme park. Anyone know which park logo???
montezooma Posted May 21, 2012 Author Posted May 21, 2012 Raises hand Yes Mark, do you have an answer?
montezooma Posted May 21, 2012 Author Posted May 21, 2012 We’ve added a bunch of cool things to the park this year; a new Kid’s play area, additional acre for seating, lounging and shading, “Beach Parties” group and events area but best of all...I am please to announce...coming to Cowabunga Bay in 2012...drum roll please! PINEAPPLE DOLE WHIP
dragonskeep Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 You do an awesome job Shane. The park looks like a great time.
montezooma Posted May 21, 2012 Author Posted May 21, 2012 I found this floating in our new kiddy pool this morning. I think this calls for a photo caption contest.
cfc Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 All parks must offer Dole Whip. This needs to be a federal law.
imawesome1124 Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 All parks must offer Dole Whip. This needs to be a federal law. WTF Is Dole Whip?! I keep hearing about it and about how great it is but I have no idea what it is. This park really is looking incredible, Shane. I just need someone to clear up what Dole Whip is.
robbalvey Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 WTF Is Dole Whip?! I keep hearing about it and about how great it is but I have no idea what it is. http://bit.ly/Ji4Df4
thrillerman1 Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 Raises hand Yes Mark, do you have an answer? Shane, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the answer is the old Busch Gardens Tampa logo. If I'm right, do I get a lifetime supply of pineapple Dole Whip?! Looks very tasty.
Coaster Cow Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH that makes you like one of only three places (if all of Disney counts as one) that serves Dole Whip. You were my hero before for what you have done with the park, but this actually elevates nerdom to new levels. My master.
Meteornotes Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 All parks must offer Dole Whip. This needs to be a federal law. I agree with this type of thinking. dt
chadster Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 I found this floating in our new kiddy pool this morning. I think this calls for a photo caption contest. "Somebody's wood is afloat"
triggernel Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 Just saw the video posted on Screamscape. Great interview! http://screamscape.com/html/water_parks.htm#CowabungaBay
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