From the Las Vegas Sun: Moments before the Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas water park opened on Friday, investor Roger Bulloch faced the crowd from a podium and realized his time was limited.
Kids in candy-colored swimsuits squirmed underneath the hot sun, while parents struggled to keep them still just a little bit longer. Behind Bulloch, water sprayed from the kid park and lifeguards in bright yellow shirts were settling into their posts at the top of the slides.
Bulloch knew what the kids were thinking; he had experienced the same thing as a kid, but he had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to do first.
“I know I’m standing between you and the water slides, so I’ll be quick,” Bulloch said.
After a brief speech from Bulloch, a word from Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager, as well as the ceremonial cutting of a swimwear-lined ribbon, the 41-acre park located on Fort Apache Road near the 215 Beltway was opened.
Children grabbed their friends and took off on a mad dash toward the tubes so they could be first in line for one of the 25 slides at the park, while lifeguards whistled and yelled at them to walk.
Read more: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/24/its-back-new-wet-n-wild-wins-over-frolickers-thirs/#ixzz2UI8yFaep
Wet N Wild is going to be a primarily a locals water park because it so far away from any casino or resort.
I know the family is looking forward to going, but I just worry about the lines- are they going to be Disney Land type lines or can you get through in a short line. With my ADHD (undiagnosed), I hate standing in lines more than 10-15 minutes, so we will see how it is.
Also, will many people spend $25 or so a day in 110 degree heat to ride the rides and it doesn't look like there is much shade on the rides or where you wait.
I hope Wet N Wild succeeds, if for no other reason, it will be a good and cheap babysitter for many families in the Valley.
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