சனி, 8 ஜூன், 2013

Wild Waves Theme Park

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Wild Waves Theme Park


Wild Waves Theme Park is an amusement park in Federal Way, Washington. Opened in 1977,[1] the park is a popular summer destination in the Pacific Northwest and is the largest of its kind in the area.

Wild Waves Theme Park
Wild Waves slide tower.jpg
Location36201 Enchanted Parkway S, Federal Way, Washington
Coordinates47.2725°N 122.3115°WCoordinates: 47.2725°N 122.3115°W
OwnerCNL Income Properties
Operated byNorpoint entertainment
Opened1977
Previous names
Enchanted Village Wild Waves and Enchanted Village
Enchanted Parks
Operating seasonMay to December
Area70 + acres
Rides
Total44
Roller coasters4
Water rides16
Websitehttp://www.wildwaves.com

History 


The Enchanted Village theme park was first opened in 1977 by Byron Betts. The initial 12-acre (49,000 m2) park site held only a half-dozen rides. In 1984, Wild Waves Waterpark was built adjacent to Enchanted Village;[2] the combined amusement complex became known as Enchanted Parks. In 1991 co-owners Michael Moodenbaugh and Jeff Stock paid $8 million for Enchanted Parks. In 1993 Michael Moodenbaugh traded his share of Enchanted Parks, Inc for shares in their jointly owned amusement park in Amherstburg, Ontario Canada called Boblo Island Amusement Park, Inc. In 1993 Jeff Stock purchased several rides from Boblo Island. Jeff Stock then sold his shares of Enchanted Parks, Inc in late 2000 to Six Flags for $19.3 million.[3] In 2000 the park had grown to over 70 acres (280,000 m2), with more than 20 rides, and was the Northwest's largest waterpark.[1] In 2002 and 2003, major expansion took place, with the addition of several new attractions, many manufacturered by Zamperla and S&S Power. Also in 2002, approximately 1000 seasonal workers were employed for positions as rides operators and food service workers. Many of these seasonal workers are also students of local high schools.[4]
In April 2007, Six Flags sold the park to Orlando-based real estate investment trustCNL Income Properties (which leases the park to PARC Management).[5]
In January 2010, PARC Management had defaulted on its lease with CNL for Wild Waves and a majority of its other parks. Wild Waves was then assumed under the new management of Norpoint Entertainment (owned by previous Wild Waves owner Jeff Stock). Stock implemented many changes to the park in 2011 including a new water ride for that season.
As of the CNL Income Properties acquisition, the park was renamed Wild Waves Theme Park. Under new ownership, the park has also since adopted a new logo. Other parks owned by CNL Income Properties include Darien Lake Theme Park Resort in western New York,Elitch Gardens, Frontier City, SplashTown Waterpark, White Water Bay, and Waterworld Concord, all of which were sold in a $312 million purchase from Six Flags.[6]
The Wild Waves/ Enchanted Village Theme Park holds an annual FrightFest Halloween Celebration which is a staple of the Federal Way Community.

Rides 


"Thrill Rides"
  • Timberhawk - Ride of Prey
  • Wild Thing (Painted yellow in 2010, The layout was once green)
  • Klondike Gold Rusher
  • Ring of Fire
  • Disko Flashback
  • I-5 Sky Dive (additional cost)
  • Timberaxe
  • Lumberjack Falls
  • Soarin' Eagle Zip Line (additional cost)
"Family Rides"
  • The Gambler (Spinning roulette wheel)
  • Dodgem's Bumper Cars
  • The Tip Top (Spinning Tea Cups)
  • Pirate Ship From Boblo Island Amusement Park - co-owner Michael Moodenbaugh
  • Paratrooper
  • 1906 Antique Carousel
  • Octopus
  • Hand Glider
  • Ferris Wheel
  • The Scrambler
  • The Kiddie Coaster (Painted pink 2010, The layout was once green and supports were once blue)
  • Kang-A-Bounce
  • Snowless Inner-tube
"Kiddie Rides"
  • Enchanted Railway
  • Red Baron
  • Space Racer
  • Frog Hopper (tree top style ride)
  • Kiddie Boats
  • Kiddie Combo
  • Kiddie Cars
  • Wagon Train
"Water Rides"
  • Konga River and Slides
  • Wave Pool
  • Hooks Lagoon
  • Activity Pool
  • Water Slides (including speed and kid slides)
  • Zooma Falls
  • Raging Rapids
  • Rip Tide


Carnival games 

  • Long Shot
  • Ring Fling
  • Endzone
  • Ring Toss
  • Blockbuster
  • Balloon Darts
  • Break-A-Plate
  • Short Shot
  • Knock Off
  • Goblet Toss
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