jjcollins
1 May 03, 07:56 PM
Wet 'n Wild's newest ride, the Blast.
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The Blast is the first fully themed ride at Wet 'n Wild. The idea behind the Blast is that a water-main burst has created a mess of colorful broken pipes, gushing geysers and unpredictable jets of water. So while the mighty maintenance duo Cooter and Earl try to fix things, Wet 'n Wild lets park guests ride the rapids of an emergency-turned-marketing dream.
Wet 'n Wild designers have been working on the ride since January, and it was staff input that helped bring the creative ride to life.
"We have a wonderful staff," marketing manager Sandra Sciarrino says. "They're always coming up with unique and exciting things."
The official ride opening will come in mid-May although guests can try out the ride now.
With its rushing waters and fast turns, the Blast fits right in with the park's other thrill rides, such as the heart-stopping Bomb Bay or the dizzying Storm. One or two people can ride the Blast, but there are height restrictions, and it probably isn't a good choice for the nonthrill-seekers in the family.As the rider splashes into the pool at the end of the Blast, he surfaces and shakes off a flurry of water droplets.
jj.......... :light:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/thumbnails/photo/2003-04/7529901.jpg
The Blast is the first fully themed ride at Wet 'n Wild. The idea behind the Blast is that a water-main burst has created a mess of colorful broken pipes, gushing geysers and unpredictable jets of water. So while the mighty maintenance duo Cooter and Earl try to fix things, Wet 'n Wild lets park guests ride the rapids of an emergency-turned-marketing dream.
Wet 'n Wild designers have been working on the ride since January, and it was staff input that helped bring the creative ride to life.
"We have a wonderful staff," marketing manager Sandra Sciarrino says. "They're always coming up with unique and exciting things."
The official ride opening will come in mid-May although guests can try out the ride now.
With its rushing waters and fast turns, the Blast fits right in with the park's other thrill rides, such as the heart-stopping Bomb Bay or the dizzying Storm. One or two people can ride the Blast, but there are height restrictions, and it probably isn't a good choice for the nonthrill-seekers in the family.As the rider splashes into the pool at the end of the Blast, he surfaces and shakes off a flurry of water droplets.
jj.......... :light: