SharkTums Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I love the little KidTums area!!! Can't wait to see it all with water soon! Can you share any of the planning and permit process with us? I know that's much more boring then pretty slides, but I'd love to understand the entire process of doing something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisWiz Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Looks great so far, I couldn't believe how impressive it looks from the freeway as I drove by it yesterday. I have one question/comment. One some of the side railings the gap between the vertical slats (holding the railing) seem to be quite a big gap. I see that and kind of worry with kids going up and down the stairs and possibly pushing smaller children. I've haven't been to many other water parks but is that how a lot of other play structures are? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalepi_Konei Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Wait, why hang FIVE, I thought the saying was hang 10? They are both surfer terms. Hang Five means to hang five of your toes over the nose of the board. Obviously Hang ten means all ten toes over the nose of the board. Oh thanks for explaining. Anyways, this thing looks AMAZING! And I can't wait to see the giant bucket splash, it looks REALLY amazing. And I like how you tucked away the slide for later, but one question, if you have it, why not just install it? Unless you want to attract more people next season with a BRAND NEW SLIDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Looks great so far, I couldn't believe how impressive it looks from the freeway as I drove by it yesterday. I have one question/comment. One some of the side railings the gap between the vertical slats (holding the railing) seem to be quite a big gap. I see that and kind of worry with kids going up and down the stairs and possibly pushing smaller children. I've haven't been to many other water parks but is that how a lot of other play structures are? Just curious. There still is a lot of work going on and obviously those bridges are not complete. There is netting and a pretty heavy duty banner that fills in all those gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisWiz Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Ah, ok that answers my question and is good to know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Can you share any of the planning and permit process with us? I know that's much more boring then pretty slides, but I'd love to understand the entire process of doing something like this. I too would be interested in that Shane. Had you even thought of building this when we were on the Japan trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Can you share any of the planning and permit process with us? I know that's much more boring then pretty slides, but I'd love to understand the entire process of doing something like this. I too would be interested in that Shane. Had you even thought of building this when we were on the Japan trip? One thing that is directly from the Japan trip is the hand dryers in the change rooms. I searched hi and low to find those high powered things and I am glad to say they will be in the restrooms. I came up with this idea after I visited Hersheypark in 2007. When I get some time I will detail what the process was, it is a good story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I look forward to the book Shane. Will you also have those magical ATM's from Japan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Well, I don't know where I was, but I just stumbled on this thread! Thanks for sharing the construction with us! Looks fantastic already! Can't wait to see the final product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Well here is the MONEY SHOT! Today we did our equivelent to a coaster's first run. We dumped the bucket. It took two hours to fill with a garden hose and the spalsh it made was AWESOME! The pictures are only about 3/4's of the total splash as we are still doing adjustments. COWABUNGA! GO, GO, GO! three to get ready.... two for the show... one for the money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroworldfan1 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 That's beautiful Shane! Until now, I've never seen a locally owned water park with the amount of detail you've put in your park. Simply amazing! -Tatum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 In the wise and fitting words of one Dave Thomas, "I am in awe." Simply awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldcntry Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I am picking just the right time to move into the area! My kids are jazzed about the proximity of Cowabunga... especially since our last few weeks here in Sacramento promise to be hella hot: 101 for this Sunday! *blech* Can't wait for Taylorsville! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Looks Awesome Shane! Wish I could have been there! - Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksthetaco Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Looks incredible! I'm in Mesquite, NV so thats a cool 3-4 hour trip but I've never seen the great salt lake before and your work looks phenomenal! The only catch is getting the little sisters and cousins out for a summer trip. Plus I would mind getting some credits at Lagoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Shane, that's awesome. It's so awesome that someone on TPR actually owns a park, this is like the coolest thing ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Wow. I just realized this was your doing, Shane. My retardation aside, awesome! I know its a good portion of everyone here's dream to make some form of amusement park (I constantly play around with backyard coaster ideas, but none have come to fruition), but you? You went ahead and created your own waterpark! Definately a great achievement, and if I'm ever in the area, I'd be glad to pay it a visit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiroo Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Can you share any of the planning and permit process with us? I know that's much more boring then pretty slides, but I'd love to understand the entire process of doing something like this. I'd especially like to hear about how you managed to finance a project like this...and in this economy! Seriously, this is so awesome. Congratulations and though I will probably never get to visit, it makes me proud that one of us actually "made it." Just promise me that when you add the mat racer, you make the finish line paint on it black and white checkers. It annoys me to no end that most racers I've been on/seen do the checkers but do not switch the color to black & white. I know it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 One thing that is directly from the Japan trip is the hand dryers in the change rooms. I searched hi and low to find those high powered things and I am glad to say they will be in the restrooms. lol That is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Wow, this certainly gives the play structure over at Aquatica a real run for its money. Impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~mike~ Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 wow that water park looks great...Need something like this were i live... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolucion Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Congratulations on a great looking park! My thought on the season pass pricing is that you may want to start a little lower for the first 500 passes (or some other number). This could encourage people to buy it sooner instead of waiting. It could also help gauge demand. Most parks also get to charge passholders for parking so I think your season price is fair. Another idea is to limit the hours that the season pass is honored and then make it unlimited if the restriction is no longer needed. Building the park at a mall is a great idea. It seems like a great mutually beneficial arrangement. Most malls are built to handle Christmas season parking during which the park will be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 The second bucket made a splash today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taytig Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Now that is impressive!! Looks Good Shane - Congrats and thanks for the updates.... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 The final touches are being put on the structure and I got pictures today of the two top crowning pieces. Instead of the airplane that Hersheypark has, we will have a surfer Woody & a surfing Cow (get it, COWabunga) My what a BIG Woody you have! COW-a-bunga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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