Double0Kevin Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 They've been posting construction photos on their Facebook page all day, so I'd say this is happening. https://www.facebook.com/WetnWildLasVegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I've been unsure of whether this would ever get off the ground, but at this point I'd say there's a pretty good chance it will. From the animation, the new Wet n' Wild looks a bit better than the old one even if it isn't quite as large. If I've got time next summer and both new waterparks are ready, I might just have to make another trip to Vegas (although I'm also waiting for Speed to reopen...we'll see if that happens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 If there are any tennis fans here, it's interesting to note that Andre Agassi is an investors for the water park...and his house is just down the road! Probably will see him around quite often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 http://www.lvrj.com/business/water-park-names-general-manager-operations-director-183908021.html Wet 'n Wild Las Vegas water park has named Takuya Ohki as general manager and Rick Belhumeur as director of operations and maintenance. Both are managers for Village Roadshow Theme Parks, the Australian company that will manage the water park at 7055 S. Fort Apache Road. The project was originally scheduled to open in May 2012, but was pushed back to 2013. Ohki was general manager of Wet 'n Wild Hawaii following its 2008 acquisition by Village Roadshow Theme Parks. He managed the $8 million transformation and rebranding of the park to its current name. Belhumeur will oversee aquatics, loss prevention, facilities and park services departments for Wet 'n Wild Las Vegas. He joined Village Roadshow Theme Parks in 2009 during construction of its second U.S. water park in Phoenix. The 41-acre Wet 'n Wild Las Vegas will have more than 25 slides and attractions. Project investors include Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf; Steven and Karen Thomas; Roger and Scott Bulloch of SPB Partners; and Village Roadshow Limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 If anyone in the Las Vegas area is looking for work, Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas has posted positions. http://wetnwildlasvegas.applicantstack.com/x/openings Title Department Job Type Minimum Age Admissions Associate Admissions Seasonal (Hourly) 16 Admissions Supervisor Admissions Seasonal (Hourly) 16 Cabana Host Food & Retail Seasonal (Hourly) 21 Cash Control Associate Cash Control Seasonal (Hourly) 18 Cash Control Supervisor Cash Control Seasonal (Hourly) 18 Catering & Events Associate Food & Retail Seasonal (Hourly) 16 Cook Food & Retail Seasonal (Hourly) 16 EMT Operations Seasonal (Hourly) 18 Food & Retail Cashier Food & Retail Seasonal (Hourly) 16 Food & Retail Supervisor Food & Retail Seasonal (Hourly) 21 Lifeguard Operations Seasonal (Hourly) 16 Lifeguard Supervisor Operations Seasonal (Hourly) 16 Loss Prevention Supervisor Operations Seasonal (Hourly) 18 Maintenance Associate Operations Seasonal (Hourly) 18 Maintenance Supervisor Operations Seasonal (Hourly) 18 Park Services Associate Operations Seasonal (Hourly) 16 Park Services Supervisor Operations Seasonal (Hourly) 16 Security Operations Seasonal (Hourly) 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Does it concern anyone else that you have to be older to be a Food Supervisor than Cash Control or Loss Prevention!?!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesley815 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I think 21 for food service incase alcohol is served, but 18 for cashiers/non-bar/gift shop positions. Although, 18 does seem young for loss prevention & security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 ^^Or a lifeguard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm not sure if they are planning to serve alcohol, but I know that in most states you have to be at least 18 to serve alcohol. That way, if you take a sip, you're legally responsible. There may be different rules in other states. Particularly for a supervisor position, where you're responsible for all food and alcohol safety. (You can't taste beer or wine to check it hasn't gone bad if you can't drink it!) I remember WAY back when I was 17, I worked in a Howard Johnson's restaurant that also had a bar attached. On those rare occasions when someone ordered a drink from those of us who were under 18, we'd have to get a manager or server who was over 18 to bring it to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The first slides are going up! I still find it weird that it says on their website that these two free fall slides will have launch boxes. More pictures here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 ^Why couldn't they have the "launch box" (floor drops out below you)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The tops of the slides are sitting right next to the run-out. And it appears to be standard slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Does it concern anyone else that you have to be older to be a Food Supervisor than Cash Control or Loss Prevention!?!?? Not from a consumer standpoint for me. I would rather have someone that is perceived to be more mature (simply based upon age) if I buy something to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Here's an article with lots of updated photos: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/22/photos-wet-n-wild-water-park-ready-make-splash-la/#axzz2U4mbGb8m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill182 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Looks like a nice park! Do they own any of the adjoining land for future expansion, or will this be the size of the park for the foreseeable future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I will be going on Monday with my new gold season pass(which I waited in a lovely two hour long line to process yesterday) and will be sure to let everyone here know how the new park is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/208967491.html The new Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas is open for business, but it was so popular on its first day that people were turned away at the gate. People were lined up before sunrise on Saturday to get through the gates. Saturday's grand opening was strictly for gold pass members only, but it was so successful that the park quickly reached full-capacity, leading to an unexpected backlash from customers. Management told Action News they had already reached capacity before our camera crew arrived. But they were able to let people into the park, as people came out. Understandably, this bothered a lot of people who were denied immediate entry, even though they bought gold passes ahead of time. Management said they are sorry to the people who were turned away, but there was never a guarantee of entry. It works on a first-come first-serve basis. They said they're doing this so the park stays as safe as possible. Regardless though, there were still a lot of smiles out at the water park. The $50 million project took roughly five-months to build. Doors didn't open until 8 a.m. on Saturday, but many people started lining up at 5 a.m. "I think the community's been lacking a family-friendly experience," said Trevor Wilson with Wet 'n' Wild. Management is encouraging park-goers to visit the website prior to driving out, so they can get admission updates and hours of operation. The park is located on Fort Apache near the 215. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Go in an read comments on the parks FB and you're in for a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 From what I gather, the park severely underestimated their attendance and season pass sales projections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I was just there today and thought it was a nice little water park with a lot of potential and some good but not great slides. I would like to see a big high capacity water coaster like mammoth if they are planning on expanding which judging by the crowds I saw today, they would have to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoasterGirl Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 This is the day before and the day of the opening at Wet n' Wild Las Vegas. It was an absolute mad house. The park is pretty neat and has a nice layout. They have much more land they plan on building on. We spoke with one of the managers and they are already planning on expanding as quick as they can. They seriously underestimated this park. It has great potential! Can't wait to see where it goes! (just don't try a vertical looping slide, doesn't work...ask Action Park. : ) We made a spiffy video for everyone to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugart Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 No offense to anyone who actually waited in those lines, but how is this fun?? Those lines are ridiculous, my time is worth way more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoasterGirl Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Yeah, they had the longest lines I never knew existed! They told us all season passes were sold out for the year! Poor planning I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 This definitely bodes well for Shane and Cowabunga Bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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