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AQUATIC FUN Entertainment Value and Overall Guest Satisfaction AQUATM PLAY Discover the ORIGINAL multi-level interactive play structure designed to ignite imaginations and create endless adventures for kids of all ages. Our play structures go beyond being themed waterslide towers. They are sophisticated, specially designed play structures that engage children of all ages for hours. AquaPlay™ is a dynamic, colourful and visually impressive waterpark centerpiece that is always in motion. AquaPlay™ is a waterpark must-have, providing variety and catering to a wide demographic. Truly ORIGINAL AquaPlay™ has been keeping families cool since 1985. As the inventor of interactive water play, the holder of 23 AquaPlay™ patents and recipient of numerous prestigious industry awards such as the IAAPA Best Waterpark Attraction and Industry Leader Awards, WhiteWater is the expert in creating experiences that stimulate imaginations and entertain the whole family. Production Perfection The unique AngleForm™ design, single water supply line, and premium coating system with corrosion resistance creates a structure that is safe, durable and easy to maintain. The specially designed bubble-free paint process ensures surfaces are smooth and remains shiny for years. Our tried and tested in-house manufacturing process ensures high quality production. A WORLD OF Absorb Capacity Increase your capacity without increasing land use. AquaPlay™ multi-level structures allow hundreds of guest to join in on the fun at one time. No long line-ups increase the AQUATIC FUN entertainment value and overall guest satisfaction. Interactives3 Tipping5 Bucket Waterslides7 Large9 Structures Small11 Structures 13Theming 15Product Guide Front Cover: Columbus Zoo, Columbus, Ohio World’s Highest Level of Waterpark Interactivity Peacock Arching Jets INTERACTIVES Infuse your water with fun! AquaPlay™ is filled with interactive water elements that encourage hands-on exploration. Each element, whether it be a spray nozzle, water gun or dumping trough, leads to a collaborative and participative adventure. Hundreds of water elements give participants a myriad of possibilities to experience. Conquer the net climb, plummet down the twisting waterslides, and make a splash. Net Bridge Ontario Kitchener, Big Splash Waterpark, Bingeman’s Tipping Cone Spinning Tray let guests choose their own PLAY ON DEMAND built with stainless steel and SPLASH AND SPRAY ADVENTURE with no lines and no waiting GALVANIZED PIPING with engaging interactive elements Wet‘n’Wild Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Cowabunga Bay, Draper, Utah Nickelodeon Suites Resort, Orlando, Florida Over 20 Engaging Ways to Play: Arching Jets Pipe Falls Umbrella Jets Bubbler Jets Pools and Falls Water Curtain Mini-Multi Slide Spinning Tray Water Guns Net Bridge Tipping Cone Waterslides Net Climb Tipping Trough Water Wheel 3 4 Proven Successful by Thousands of Parks Globally AP650 TIPPING BUCKET Leading the Industry since 1985! Our patented tipping bucket is an iconic feature in waterparks all over the world. The tipping bucket builds anticipation, produces a huge splash footprint and an amazing sound for an engaging and exciting experience. The Cove Waterpark, Riverside, California Riverside, The Cove Waterpark, unlimited dumping up to keep guests coming back available on AP150 POSSIBILITIES 6000 LITRES OF WATER AGAIN AND AGAIN AND LARGER Lion themed bucket Columbus Zoo, Columbus, Ohio Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Key Lime Cove, Gurnee, Illinois Eruption™ WhiteWater’s gigantic water geyser feature surges water 30 m (100 ft) in the air. The Eruption™ is an iconic compliment to large AquaPlay™ structures, adding another element of fun. 5 6 Waterslides Without the Waiting WATERSLIDES The perfect way to cool off! WhiteWater’s waterslides are the best in the world. Our award winning products and industry leading technology can be found in world-renowned waterparks globally. Offering superior quality fiberglass and expertly engineered slide path designs, our waterslide are optimized for safety and fun. Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi, UAE Waterworld, Yas Giant RainFortress™ truly engineered HIGHEST QUALITY can accommodate waterslides of all INTEGRATE SLIDE PATH fiberglass in the industry SHAPES AND SIZES iconic experiences Tucan Waterpark, Anapa, Russia Hawaiian Falls, Roanoke, Texas Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin SilkTek™ is WhiteWater’s latest fiberglass technology. Using a closed-moulded process (RTM), we engineer the ultimate waterslide • Smooth inside and out • Easier to maintain • Perfectly smooth joints • Consistent thickness • Clearest translucent fiberglass 7 8 World’s Largest Water Play Structure RainFortress™ LARGE STRUCTURES A waterpark centerpiece! With hundreds of interactive elements, the AquaPlay RainFortress™ is a paradise to behold. This impressive structure offers non-stop family entertainment in a delightfully playful setting and evokes hours of water play and fun! AquaPlay’s Giant RainFortress™ generates spectator appeal by its mass presence and multitude of activities. Giant RainFortress™ Solaris Aquapark, Šibenik, Croatia Giant RainFortress™ RainFortress™ UP TO 2000 PERSON CAN BE CUSTOMIZED MULTIPLE ZONES instantaneous capacity with up to 20 waterslides allow guests to choose their own level of excitement Thematic Concept Chimelong Waterpark, Guangzhou, China Cowabunga Bay Waterpark, Las Vegas, Nevada Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi, UAE Patented Technology “When we decided to expand with the new AquaPlay RainFortress™, we chose 5194048; 5662525; 5405294; 5967901; WhiteWater to conceptually design and manufacture Wild West Water Works because 6786830; 5820471; 6132318; 6210287; 6569023 we knew their team would bring our ideas to life.” - Stephen Ball General Manager Frontier City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 9 10 Family’s Preferred Play Structure AP350 SMALL STRUCTURES Small footprint, maximum interactivity! A reduced footprint AquaPlay™ structure is perfect for smaller aquatic facilities or areas catering to younger children. AquaPlay™ is an active and colourful water play structure that provides the experience of a stand-alone waterpark all on its own. Hours of fun and loads of spray elements guarantee high total value for the entertainment dollar. Adventure Park, Geelong, Australia Adventure Park, AP350 AP200 AP550 AP200 COST COMPETETIVE stainless steel and galvanized piping for a perfect for indoor and outdoor INCREASE ATTENDANCE ways to play RUST-FREE ENVIRONMENT FACILITIES and length of stay Americana Waterpark, Niagara Falls, Ontario Caribbean Beach, Lake Buena Vista, Florida Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort Holiday Inn, Amana, Iowa Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, Louisiana Patented Technology 5194048; 5662525; 5405294; 5967901; “In its first year of operation, the AquaPlay™ AP550 has assisted in increasing attendance by 23%, 6786830; 5820471; 6132318; 6210287; 6569023 increasing attendance revenues by approximately $400,000! It has also increased length of stay by 33%, assisting in the growth of F&B, retail and birthday parties by $390,000.” - Larry J. Rivarde, Sr. Executive V.P. and Managing Director Audubon Zoo & Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 11 12 In-House Design and Manufacturing Ensures the Highest Quality Giant RainFortress™ THEMING Create a truly immersive experience! Let WhiteWater’s design professionals create your custom theme for any AquaPlay™ structure. Our in-house team of experts is just the beginning of our commitment to quality and attention to every detail to produce the best product available in the market today. Vivaldi Park Ocean World, Gangwon-do, South Korea Gangwon-do, Ocean World, Vivaldi Park Giant RainFortress™ bring your ideas TO LIFE RainFortress™ RainFortress™ designed to stimulate the best theming artists SEND YOUR GUESTS IMAGINATION IN THE WORLD into a tropical jungle or deep into a colourful ocean Thematic Concept Massanutten Resort, McGaheysville, Virginia Hersheypark, Derry Township, Pennsylvania Calypso Waterpark, Ottawa, Canada Steel standpipe A Rust-Free Environment Galvanized coating and paint preparation Special epoxy primer Stainless steel and galvanized piping are finished with a premium coating system that keeps Top coat polyurethane finish your AquaPlay™ looking brand new for years. Second coat - chemical resistant polyurethane finish (standpipes in water) Nylon coated valve Soft urethane handwheel with stainless steel shaft 13 14 PRODUCT GUIDE Model # is based on # of platforms; each 50 = triangle platform and 100 = square platform. For waterslide colour selection, AquaPlay™ interactives by model please refer to our Fiberglass Colour Guide. AquaPlay™ Model: 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 550 600 650 750 900 Arching / Down Jets (9 jets) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 2 (18) 2 (18) 2 (18) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) Approx. Pool Size Approx. Unit Size (LxWxH) Approx. Pool Size Approx. Unit Size (LxWxH) Approx. Pool Size Approx. Unit Size (LxWxH) Bubbler Jets (3/4 jets)** 1 (3) 1 (3) 1 (3) 1 (3) 1 (3) 1 (3) 2 (7) 2 (6) 1 (4) 2 (7) 2 (7) 50 feet2 metres2 feet metres 100 feet2 metres2 feet metres 150 feet2 metres2 feet metres 50 1320 123 29 x 26 x 12 8.8 x 7.9 x 3.8 100 1930 179 30 x 23 x 14 9.2 x 6.9 x 4.2 150 2100 195 23 x 30 x 15 7.1 x 9.0 x 4.5 Crawl Tunnel 1 150TB 2190 203 23 x 30 x 21 7.1 x 9.0 x 6.4 Hose Jets 2 2 2 2 4 2 3 6 6 Interactive Arching Jets (9 jets) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 2 (18) 2 (18) 2 (18) 2 (18) Mini-Multi Slide 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Net Bridge 1 Net Climb 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Peacock Arching Jets (9 jets) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1 (9) 1
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