Meteornotes Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 As seen on Amusement Today Dollywood’s Splash Country won the Must-See Waterpark Award on Monday, Nov. 16, at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo 2009 in Las Vegas. The program recognizes outstanding waterparks around the world that provide visitors with a unique and memorable experience, top-notch guest service, operations, and safety. “IAAPA’s Must-See Waterpark Award truly is an honor for our entire Dollywood’s Splash Country team and all of Herschend Family Entertainment, which is dedicated to providing a one-of-a-kind guest experience in a wholesome family setting,” Dollywood’s Splash Country Vice President and General Manager Gene Scherrer said. The park twice has been recognized by the Travel Channel as one of the country’s top ten water parks. In 2001, Dollywood’s Splash Country was named the World Waterpark Association’s Best New Water Park in America. In August, Dollywood’s Splash Country announced the addition of Slick Rock Racer, a multi-lane mat slide, for the 2010 season. Slick Rock Racer spans 300 feet and features four water-drenched lanes, each side by side. Positioned belly down on mats, each rider travels head first on a channel which includes an initial dip to build speed. Multiple bumps along the length of the slide allow riders to gain additional momentum which propels them to the finish. The new attraction can accommodate approximately 600 guests an hour. Slick Rock Racer joins Dollywood’s Splash Country’s more than 30 water adventure slides including The Butterfly, Mountain Scream, Mountain Twist, and the 70-foot-tall Fire Tower Falls, the state’s tallest twin speed slides. Marking its tenth year of operation in 2010, Dollywood’s Splash Country is a 35-acre water adventure park located adjacent to Dollywood theme park. Situated in a unique wooded mountain setting, Dollywood’s Splash Country operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For more information, visit www.dollywoodssplashcountry.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'm not a big waterpark guy, but Splash Country is very nice. If I may be so bold: Dollywood's Splash Country Based on past winners, it looks like they try to spread this award around: 2008 WinnersCaribbean Bay, Samsung Everland, Kyeonggi-Do, South Korea Morey's Piers, Wildwood, New Jersey, USA 2007 Winners Chimelong Water Park, Guangzhou, China Splish Splash, Calverton, NY, USA Hyland Hills Water World, Federal Heights, CO, USA 2006 Winners Wet ‘n Wild Orlando, Florida, USA Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai, UAE 2005 Winners Camelbeach Waterpark, Tannersville, Pennsylvania, USA Promotora Xel-Ha, Cancun, Mexico Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love DW Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'm glad Dollywood's Splash Country won the award, the park has really grown to be a very nice place in the last 9 seasons. Seems as if Dollywood is doing well at IAAPA this year. HFEC has already won 3 awards in the first two days at IAAPA this year 2 of which for the Dollywood Company (and the results have not been released yet from tonight's Big E Entertainment awards yet either), so possibly more awards to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hey man, good for them! Congrats to DW Splash Country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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