Kyle Coleman Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It does look like they put a lot more thought into the visual appeal of the park than wet n wild did. Wet n wild looks like it was just thrown together as fast as they could. Can't wait to check it out for myself on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaGuy Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 The park looks amazing. Hope Henderson/las Vegas embrace this place cause it's totally top notch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saldek Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Here is some local media coverage of the grand opening.  http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25944192/cowbunga-bay-water-park-finally-opens  http://www.jrn.com/ktnv/news/Cowabunga-Bay-celebrates-grand-opening-265836991.html  http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/jul/04/hundreds-splash-their-way-through-holiday-cowabung/  http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/family/cowabunga-bay-opens-25-attractions  And a POV of some of the slides.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urzishra Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 If Cowabunga Bay in Draper made me not go to any of the 3 or 4 other larger water parks in the area. I can't see how the one in Vegas won't have the same effect. A well run, clean, amazing park goes a long way in repeat business. Â This park looks amazing. Can't wait to go myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Congratulations to Shane on opening this new park, I obviously haven't been yet it almost looks like the perfect water park. There's enough that you won't be bored with the place in a few hours, the kids area looks GREAT!, the slides are a nice mix of fun and thrilling, the themeing looks fantastic, the food options are interesting and appropriate, the place looks great, really really well done. Â I hope we eventually see more Cowabunga Bay's open across the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Just wanted to tell shane I really enjoyed the new park and will be back with a different friend on Monday so that he can experience it for himself too(thanks for the sweet half off discount too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Anyone who have been and have some pictures to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Congratulations Shane! It looks like a great park! One of these days I will definitely head down for a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Turbo Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Heading to the park tomorrow, and I am so excited to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Here's an off-ride video of the racer. Seems like most people under regular adult weight don't make it over the top. The solution is simply to use the emergency exit, that all uphill slides have, as a regular second exit. Â Shame they couldn't get it the way it was intended to be, but this still looks awesome. Now small kids can wait eagerly until the day they are big enough to make it over the hill! Â The video if the drop slide is also pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocoaster Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) "Adult weight" seems to be something of an issue, as local channel 3 news is reporting a guest of 220pds (one of their own employees) was only allowed on one slide(they did not say which one); actually saying the limit on all slides except that one, is 180pds. I'm hoping that's just a case of incorrect information. Does Draper have such restrictions on any of their slides? News went on to say its a safety issue that should be worked out in the coming week or two, but sounded tentative if that restriction would be able to be lifted on all the slides or just select ones... Â I'm right around 225. Sucks if I can't ride, but even so, I hope the park enjoys great success!! ________________ Edit: Seems the news did get it wrong. Cowabunga Bay replied to the speculation, on their FB page, that there is one slide with the 180pd limit, and hopefully that will be increased after modifications. I'm gonna move ahead with my plans to visit next week! Edited July 16, 2014 by Robocoaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I was just there today and the only two with a weight limit that I saw were the drop body slide with a 250 pound limit and the pink slide off in the corner of the park with a 180 pound limit. The pink one had a scale at the bottom of the slide to measure weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocoaster Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Â Edit: Seems the news did get it wrong. Cowabunga Bay replied to the speculation, on their FB page, that there is one slide with the 180pd limit, and hopefully that will be increased after modifications. I'm gonna move ahead with my plans to visit next week! Â The problems with he pink slide is probably similar to what Aquatica experienced with Omaka Rocka, the riders would come into the funnel with to much speed, then going to high on the walls of the tornados. It's most likely the same thing here. The solution at Aquatica was to simply install small water breaks before the tornados, and that will probably be the case here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Reading through the Facebook comments on the clarification of the weight limits...some people. Â My favorite: 260 is an unrealistic wgt limit...They want to exclude a big part of the population that's their fault. They will be out of business soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 ^Only in the US. 'Murika! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Have people been complaining when they can't make over the hill on the racing mat slides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 ^Only the lady that posted that comment about the weight limit...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Looks like everything has come together beautifully for this park! Can't wait to check it out when I end up visiting Vegas for the first time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Reading through the Facebook comments on the clarification of the weight limits...some people. Â While I do find the comment field hilarious, it's really sad to what level some (most) people who comment on the weight issue sinks to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hello All- I just thought I would post a few photos from around the park now that it is finally open. Here is the park in action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Awesome photos and congratulations! Â How is it going with the family slides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiCraft2011 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Ah, the new waterpark that's in town. These pictures look great! Thanks for sharing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That's a big beach ball! The water park looks great! I'd love to pay a visit one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Looks great, can't wait to see it next year myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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