HOUCAJUN Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 any word on when the official groundbreaking will be, if it hasn't happened already?wonder if they're on schedule...<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Chech the previous posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderDude Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 do any of you know when this project will be completed? I really would like to visit the area over the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 not much more info then we already had, but it's on their webpage now:schlitterbahn websiteSchlitterbahn is coming to Galveston Island!We're busy preparing the site for our new Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark next to Moody Gardens. The newest member of the Schlitterbahn family is the first convertible waterpark with closeable sections for indoor/outdoor, year-round fun. Like Schlitterbahn's other two Texas waterparks, the new Galveston park provides unique experiences for kids of all ages. Uphill water coasters, tube chutes, water slides, kiddie playgrounds, surf wave, whitewater rapids, wave pool, hot tub and state-of-the-art Transportainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Water park may open this yearSchlitterbahn officials hope Galveston project will be ready in DecemberBy THAYER EVANSChronicle CorrespondentRESOURCESWHAT'S PLANNED FOR THE PARKA $30 million Schlitterbahn water park is being built on 28 acres in Galveston. Sixteen acres will be for parking, while 12 are for attractions, including: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Renderings of the park are up on www.schlitterbahn.comWater park announces opening dayBy Marty SchladenThe Daily News Published May 25, 2005GALVESTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I think the new water park will take away some renvue from Astroworld which its a good thing, casue it's time for something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR3985 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 The rendering look great. I will definetly be there withing the first week it opens. I hope Astroworld will get the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Who opens a water park in December? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Who opens a water park in December?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Supposed to be year round. Indoor/outdoor, the first convertable waterpark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 It's actually kind of a smart idea, doing a "soft" opening in December, to work out the kinks before the heavy-hitter spring and summer season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouCityGirl Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Just in time for the Holidays!!! (and the "Winter Texans") who get away from the north. So cha-ching...bling bling to Galveston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I love hanging out at water parks. Maybe I can pick up a few young ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I think it will bring a lot of good income to Galveston, especially with the Winter texans and then summer time crowds. And now we won't have to drive to New Brauns. to go to Schlitterbahn we can just go to Galveston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 That's cool. The indoor parks are big in Hungary and Romania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 On some days Houston's winter temperatures are some of the northern states' summer temps. Who else would open a water park in the winter? I think it's great! I grew up going to New Braunfel's Schlitterbahn (voted #1 water park by the Travel Channel). I love that we're getting one, too. FYI, there's a show about Schlitterbahn airing tonight on the Travel Channel. I think it's a repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I check out the SB in Padre a few weeks ago, and it was tiny.I wonder how the Galveston park will compare.We spent every summer at Landa Resort in NB in the 70s and 80s. Landa evolved into the SB. We would see the Henry's there all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The rendering look great. I will definetly be there withing the first week it opens. I hope Astroworld will get the message.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yeah, I hope Astrowoeld do get the message, cause I rather go to the new water park in Galveston then go to Astroworld. Astroworld will lose business toward Galveston, that's a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Yeah, I hope Astrowoeld do get the message, cause I rather go to the new water park in Galveston then go to Astroworld. Astroworld will lose business toward Galveston, that's a fact.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yea but how much? We must stop this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I check out the SB in Padre a few weeks ago, and it was tiny.I wonder how the Galveston park will compare.We spent every summer at Landa Resort in NB in the 70s and 80s. Landa evolved into the SB. We would see the Henry's there all the time. I remember Landa Resort. My parents and their friends from chuch would go to NB every summer and they'd stay at a place called "The Other Place". The first time they all took the kids along, we stayed there. After that we began staying at Landa resort. Shortly after is when it became Schlitterbahn resort. I haven't been in years. I love New Braunfels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I think I was ten when one of the sons make the first prototype slide. They were using plastic tarp and a water house.Looking back, the original Landa Resort was an saftey nighmare, and so much fun.The wonderful diving board, rickety old green slide, swing roap and tube shute were awesome.We would either get the kitchenette or a condo with the hot tub. Those were good times.Anybody remember Warnakee? Never stayed there, but I think SB owns that now, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 We used to play in the tube shutes at night after the water had drained and walk through the little tunnels; got in trouble by security once. Our family and friends would get the ones with the kitchenette and the big screened-in porches. You know those yellow cabins? We were all happy when we checked in one year and they had removed that brown "wood" paneling from the walls. I was always begging my parents to help me build a water slide in our yard coming off the top of our house. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Yea but how much? We must stop this.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Stop what? It's time for something new, and Astroworld is old and outdated. It's time for new arrivals in the houston and galveston area.Astroworld= say bye bye and walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Stop what? It's time for something new, and Astroworld is old and outdated. It's time for new arrivals in the houston and galveston area.Astroworld= say bye bye and walk away.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I think they cater to two different type of crowds. I also like the fact that Schlitterbahn has land in Galveston available for future expansion. Hopefully they can counter whatever the competition throws their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I check out the SB in Padre a few weeks ago, and it was tiny.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I know what you're talking about, right by the RV "neighborhood" and man that is one small Schlitterbahn. I would be quite sad if the one in Galveston would have been rendered like that one, or if it does turn out like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I know what you're talking about, right by the RV "neighborhood" and man that is one small Schlitterbahn. I would be quite sad if the one in Galveston would have been rendered like that one, or if it does turn out like that.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>One thing is for sure, its not going to be as big as the one in NB. I don't think they want to deter business from their main park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 One thing is for sure, its not going to be as big as the one in NB. I don't think they want to deter business from their main park.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Understandable. But please! Nothing like South Padre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 SP's is Rinky-Dink! The new Randall Davis property sould be able to see into the SB Padre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Galveston Schlitterbahn will be 26 acres, like South Padre Schlitterbahn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 How many acres does Waterworld cover? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 splashtown is 40 acres. i was hoping for SB galveston to be bigger. oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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