KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- For the second time, the opening date of the new Verruckt water-slide at Schlitterbahn has been pushed back.
Originally set to open May 23, the date was pushed back to June 5.
Now, waterpark officials say the slide will open June 29.
Schlitterbahn said the slide is function, but a few operational tweaks are being worked on by the waterpark.
Earlier this spring, the slide was declared the world's tallest slide by officials from the Guinness World Record organization.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
New Verruckt waterslide to open June 5
KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The world's tallest slide will not open until June 5.
The initial date of the grand opening of the new Verruckt waterslide was originally scheduled for May 23.
According to Schlitterbahn, adjustments to the slide were needed and more tests will be conducted on it before it opens.
The slide is over 168 feet tall.
(Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn's Website)
Friday, April 25, 2014
New slide at Schlitterbahn declared tallest in the world
KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The new "Verrückt" slide at Schlitterbahn has been declared the tallest water-slide in the world.
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Officials at the Kansas City Schlitterbahn Waterpark have unveiled the height of it latest waterslide Verrückt, as 168 feet 7 inches. This sets a new world record for the tallest waterslide in the world, a claim verified by Guinness World Record judge on site.
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and Kansas City, Kansas Mayor Mark Holland, along with other Kansas City VIPs, were present to celebrate Kansas City’s latest claim to fame – the Verrückt. Ride innovator and Verrückt builder Jeff Henry was joined by Schlitterbahn Waterpark fellow founding family members, Gary Henry, and Jana Faber at the height unveiling. The build of Verrückt is featured in Travel Channel’s one-hour season premiere of its popular original series “Xtreme Waterparks,” which airs on Sunday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. This special features never-before-seen footage of what went into the creation of the slide – including behind-the-scenes fabrication, the testing of the ride and the very first time any human being took the plunge down!
Ever since photos of the insane slide leaked out and videos went viral at the end of 2013, Verrückt’s height has been the subject of much speculation. Taller than Niagara Falls (167 feet tall) and the world’s second tallest waterslide, Kilimanjaro (164 feet tall), Verrückt is not a body slide – it’s a raft slide and features a nearly 17-story drop and a five story uphill section. The combined drops are over 200 feet. Fittingly, Verrückt is the German word for “insane.”
“This is one more wonderful attraction our state has to offer,” said Gov. Brownback. “I look forward to watching visitors ride down this record setting new addition to Schlitterbahn”
KC Mayor Holland agreed. “Kansas City, Kansas is a hot spot for tourism hosting over 10,000,000 visitors every year,” said Mayor Holland. “When you come to visit our city this summer you can cheer on the MLS Cup Champions, watch NASCAR racing, eat with a dinosaur, shop for just about anything you could ever need, walk in the steps of Lewis and Clark, eat amazing BBQ, and now you can go down the World’s Tallest Waterslide. Kansas City, Kansas is an exciting place to visit!”
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Schlitterbahn to host Job Fair
KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Need a job? Schlitterbahn Water Park will be holding a job fair later this month.
The park, located at 9400 State Avenue in Kansas City, Kan., will be hosting the job fair April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open positions for this summer include cashiers, life guards, kitchen staff, admissions, greeters, park services, retail, bar staff and other positions at the water park.
For more information, visit www.schlitterbahn.com.
The park, located at 9400 State Avenue in Kansas City, Kan., will be hosting the job fair April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open positions for this summer include cashiers, life guards, kitchen staff, admissions, greeters, park services, retail, bar staff and other positions at the water park.
For more information, visit www.schlitterbahn.com.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Kids encouraged to ride safely at free Community Bike Rodeo at Schlitterbahn May 18
Elementary-aged kids will have the opportunity to learn tips on cycling safety, participate in interactive activities that promote health and safety and to sneak a peek at attractions at Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark at a free family event on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The annual KCK Kiwanis West Bike Rodeo is back for the seventh year and planners anticipate a large turnout. Event sponsors plan to distribute up to 300 free bike safety helmets and T-shirts to participants.
The event will be held rain or shine in the parking lot and entrance area of Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark, 9400 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Kids are encouraged to bring their bicycles.
The KCK Kiwanis West club, in partnership with Providence Medical Center, Atmos Energy, Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark, Judi’s Bakery and numerous community businesses and organizations, are committed to helping area youth ride their bicycles safely.
“During the past six years, we’ve reached approximately 1,250 kids throughout Kansas City – helping them become safer cyclists,” says Jan Wiley, KCK Kiwanis West member and chair of the Bike Rodeo. “That’s 1,250 young cyclists who understand the rules of the road and the importance of wearing safety helmets to prevent head injuries. We’re really excited about the popularity of this event because it has the potential to save young lives. Our community sponsors are making it possible for us to reach more kids than ever before.”
Rodeo participants should be accompanied by an adult. They will rotate through seven bike riding skill stations and have the opportunity to earn a bicycle safety certificate.
The annual KCK Kiwanis West Bike Rodeo is back for the seventh year and planners anticipate a large turnout. Event sponsors plan to distribute up to 300 free bike safety helmets and T-shirts to participants.
The event will be held rain or shine in the parking lot and entrance area of Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark, 9400 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Kids are encouraged to bring their bicycles.
The KCK Kiwanis West club, in partnership with Providence Medical Center, Atmos Energy, Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark, Judi’s Bakery and numerous community businesses and organizations, are committed to helping area youth ride their bicycles safely.
“During the past six years, we’ve reached approximately 1,250 kids throughout Kansas City – helping them become safer cyclists,” says Jan Wiley, KCK Kiwanis West member and chair of the Bike Rodeo. “That’s 1,250 young cyclists who understand the rules of the road and the importance of wearing safety helmets to prevent head injuries. We’re really excited about the popularity of this event because it has the potential to save young lives. Our community sponsors are making it possible for us to reach more kids than ever before.”
Rodeo participants should be accompanied by an adult. They will rotate through seven bike riding skill stations and have the opportunity to earn a bicycle safety certificate.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Schlitterbahn CID approved by Unified Government
The CID will span a portion of the property from 94th to 98th and State Avenue.
A two percent sales tax add-on will be implemented to pay for the costs associated with the project.
About $9 million will be used on various projects in the area, including the reconstruction of State Avenue, new lights at the entrance, sanitary and sewer projects and increased construction of the water-park.
The tax will commence on July 1, 2013.
The sale tax funds generated will be disbursed by the Unified Government on a "pay-as-you-go" basis.
A public forum was held before the vote, but no one spoke about the CID.
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