If there’s one place they need a world-class water park, it’s Phoenix, Arizona. So can you believe it took until July 1, 2009 for them to get one? Get your towels ready, because the wait is over: Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix is open for business.
The largest water park in Arizona, and clean as it will ever be right now, Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix is cooling off that hot desert summer with some of the coolest rides in the biz. Don’t miss the inaugural season of what is sure to be one of the most popular Phoenix attractions.
Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix has two claims to fame: bigger and better. That’s the sentiment that went into the creation of the park’s signature ride: Maximum Velocity. Topping the thrill meter, this one-of-a-kind ride is actually two water coasters in one, a high-speed 4-passenger race featuring gravity-defying climbs and pulse-pounding drops. I’m hoping the tandem tubes help the line to move along a bit quicker. A similar single-tube coaster at the New Braunfels Schlitterbahn here in Texas is fun but takes forever to ride.
Boasting 30 rides and attractions, you can bet there’s more to find. Along with a slick array of body and tube slides, you have to check out the Tornado, a quality rendition of the high-speed funnel ride that’s all the rage these days. The over-named Serpentine Complex is a similar experience, but different too. Riders are shot from a snake-like slide into a Bundt pan of a bowl that uses centrifugal force to whip the riders around again and again before sliding them down to the landing pool. Be sure to try this one.
The under-named Raging River is a classic whitewater rapid-style attraction with group-sized rafts. I’ve always dug that whole genre of ride. And of course you’ve got your lazy river and your wave pool. In my book, it’s just not a true water park without them.
Throw in multiple kids attractions and it all adds up the right way. This is a more than full-featured water park with a surprising twist to several of the rides. We love it.
If you can, plan your visit for Friday and stick around for the “Dive ‘n’ Movie”. This evening attraction features a family-friendly film shown on a massive screen over located adjacent to the wave pool, completely free to park guests. Grab a deck chair or chill out in the pool while watching a flick. The film roster isn’t exactly my bag, but I love the idea.
Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix is just a good time to have in the summer. Learn more about it.
Our friends at the Courtyard Phoenix / Happy Valley didn’t waste a minute. The hotel is already offering a cool Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix discount package featuring accommodations and tickets. Check out the package or learn more about the hotel.
Have fun in that Phoenix sun!
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Sounds like a lot of fun. I too enjoy the group water rides, more fun seeing looks of terror on your families face and going through the adventure together.