World Waterpark Magazine April 2008
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FEATURES
8 Join us in 2008 in Las Vegas It’s never to early to start making plans for 2008 as WWA heads to MGM Grand
18 Taking the Plunge at Pawnee Plunge Water Park The city of Columbus, Nebraska overcomes setbacks to build its highly successful waterpark By Chuck Thomerson
22 Coqui Conquers Puerto Rico El Conquistador Resort’s Coqui Water Park takes full advantage of the Caribbean’s stunning natural environment
28 Spread the Safety Word Make your guests more “water aware” by celebrating National Water Safety Month in May
30 As Big As All Indoors With a massive expansion, Kalahari Resort in Ohio takes the title of biggest indoor waterpark in the U. S.
44 “Where You Control the Action!” After 25 years, Jamberoo Action Park retains its relaxed, family-friendly environment by living up to its well-known slogan
DEPARTMENTS 5 Chair’s Column: The WWA is ALL OF US 6 WWA News 10 Member Spotlight: Karol Komar & Doug White 14 Professional Development: Discussion, Debate and Argument: Getting the Upper Hand 16 Management Pointers: The Perils of Perfectionism 41 WWA Membership Information & Application 51 Rave Reviews: Brochure winners 52 News Drops 53 Palm Springs Memories 56 Profiles: Insurance & Filtration 59 Classifieds 60 Calendar/Advertising Index
THE COVER: Kalahari Resort’s magnum 173,000-square-foot waterpark was unveiled in December 2007, making it the largest indoor waterpark in the United States. Among the first to enjoy the immense waterpark were 2,000 Ohio schoolchildren who looked on as artists performed acrobatics, water stunts and aerial performances to showcase the park’s grandeur and impressive new features.
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