Yesterday, Kings Dominion announced a brand new expansion to the WaterWorks section of the park. They also put the 2015 Season Passes on sale!
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Major WaterWorks Expansion New for 2015 at Kings Dominion
Slide complex and splash zone among new additions to Virginia’s premier water park
DOSWELL, VA (August 21, 2014) – Kings Dominion is adding a splash to its 40th anniversary celebration with a major expansion to its 20-acre water park, WaterWorks. The newly expanded water park will open to the public in the spring of 2015.
In addition to the water slides, rides and wave pool that have been a part of WaterWorks, the new expansion features elements that spell fun for the whole family including a mega water slide complex, a family-friendly splash zone, expanded cabana accommodations and amenities that will enhance the overall water park experience for guests.
The 65-foot tall slide complex features three thrilling new attractions. On Paradise Plunge, thrill-seekers will step into one of three chambers and wait anxiously for the floor to drop out from underneath their feet, sending them in a high-speed, almost vertical free fall through a series of loops and s-curves in a translucent flume. Aqua Blast will send riders twisting and spiraling through an enclosed chute featuring four intense 360-degree loops across 449 feet of slide before they’re dropped out into a pool of water. A wet and wild adventure will await guests on Thunder Falls as they climb into a single or double raft before being launched down a series of intense drops and turns.
Splash Island will be a space geared toward younger guests and their parents and will double the current size of the children’s options available in WaterWorks. Features include small slides designed for young children and multiple jets of streaming water that spray up from the ground, as well as overhead. Little ones can let their imaginations run wild as they get soaked underneath large cascading flowers, take a trip down a slide, or pump and direct water that shoots out from one of the many splash pad creatures.
Splash Island will also offer options for parents and family members looking to relax and soak up the sun in the adjacent lounge area while they watch the children play.
In addition to expanded pool-side cabanas, upgraded bath houses and additional restrooms are also part of the water park expansion plans.
“This major expansion to WaterWorks will allow family members of all generations to experience water park fun together with our new splash zone,” Kings Dominion’s vice-president and general manager Pat Jones said. “We are keeping with our traditions of providing entertainment and fun to all ages. We chose this six-slide complex to give our thrill-seeking guests a completely new water slide experience and Splash Island to provide a relaxing environment for more family fun.”
WaterWorks will continue to be available at no extra charge for Kings Dominion visitors. “We’re happy to offer two parks for the price of one,” says Jones. “The improved look and feel of WaterWorks will add to our guest’s experience. We can’t wait to share that with them.”
Guests who want to be among the first to experience the exciting new additions to Kings Dominion’s water park can purchase a 2015 Season Pass now at the absolute lowest price online at kingsdominion.com or at the park during public operating days through November 3.
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It’s exciting to see some changes coming to the WaterWorks section of the park. It has been many years since this area has been touched. This expansion is bringing more than just a few rides, but as well as an expansion to one of the kid play areas and some other “minor” changes. This area has been becoming run down quite a bit as the years progress. Thank you Kings Dominion for fixing yet another area of the park!
2015 Season Passes
The following prices are subject to change. These prices expire on November 2nd, 2014. For a more updated look on the pricing of 2015 season passes, please visit this page.
Silver Pass:
Unavailable at this time
Gold Pass:[list style=”2″]
[li]$85.50 or 9 Payments of $9.50[/li]
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NEW FOR 2015
Gold Pass with Dining[list style=”2″]
[li]$166.50 or 9 Payments of $18.50[/li]
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Platinum Pass[list style=”2″]
[li]$184.50 or 9 Payments of $20.50[/li]
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NEW FOR 2015
Platinum Pass with Dining[list style=”2″]
[li]$283.50 or 9 Payments of $31.50[/li]
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Please refer to the Season Pass web page for information on pass renewal discounts.
New for 2015: Season Pass + Dining! This new option is included with the Gold and Platinum pass (at additional cost) for the 2015 season. This dining pass option includes 1 lunch and 1 dinner (4 hours apart) at select locations that are subject to change. Each meal will include an entree and a side.
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