This attraction is definitely set to make a splash.
America’s tallest waterslide is slated to launch this Memorial Day Weekend at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin.
Referred to as The Rise of Icarus, the towering trip measures a staggering 145ft excessive and it’s made up of 5 totally different slides.
One run loops round from its high platform, whereas 4 different slides are fastened at a 60ft-high center deck.
An outline of the trip on the park’s web site reads: ‘Because the Greek delusion goes, Icarus soared too near the solar on wings fixed to his physique with wax, with the warmth of the solar melting the wax and Icarus falling to the ocean.
America’s tallest waterslide is slated to launch this Memorial Day Weekend at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin
Referred to as The Rise of Icarus, the towering trip measures a staggering 145ft and it’s made up of 5 totally different slides
One run loops round from its high platform, whereas 4 different slides are fastened at a 60ft-high center deck
‘Right here at Mt. Olympus you will expertise a a lot happier ending on the backside of the slides.’
The water park revealed on its Fb web page that it had put the slide to the take a look at this week and it ‘handed.’
Many commenters have already expressed their pleasure across the hotly-anticipated trip opening.
One fan wrote: ‘Very cool, that appears wonderful, you all did an important job constructing that.’
One other commenter mentioned they ‘actually can’t wait’ to strive the slide out.
Nonetheless, some folks famous the shortage of an elevator.
To get to the highest slide, referred to as The Fall, park-goers are required to climb greater than ten flights of stairs.
The Rise of Icarus is considered one of a number of new developments within the waterpark.
The water park revealed on its Fb web page that it had put the slide to the take a look at this week and it ‘handed.’ Pictured, the slide below building
Many commenters expressed their pleasure across the hotly-anticipated trip opening
Some folks have famous the shortage of an elevator. To get to the highest slide, referred to as The Fall, park-goers are required to climb greater than ten flights of stairs
Admission to The Rise of Icarus and different park options are free to company staying on the Mt. Olympus resort, with charges ranging from $20 for spots on the campsite
Different additions set to open embrace 12,000 sq ft youngsters’s space full with 10 slides and an prolonged deck space with lounge chairs and air conditioned cabanas.
Household-owned Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park has been in operation since 2004.
Over time it has expanded to incorporate a Rome-themed resort and a camp resort, together with indoor and out of doors water and theme park rides.
In 2022 it turned residence to America’s first rotating waterslide, with the Medusa Slidewheel ‘combining the motion of a Ferris wheel and the deep and thrill of a waterslide.’
Commenting on the newest addition, park proprietor Nick Laskaris mentioned: ‘The Rise of Icarus would be the final expertise for thrill seekers in Wisconsin Dells.’
Admission to The Rise of Icarus and different park options are free to company staying on the Mt. Olympus resort, with charges ranging from $20 for spots on the campsite.
