Wet 'n' Wild GC - Junior Attraction

[themagician]

So far we know that it is going to be similar to the one at WNWS, it will have 9 slides and will go behind Buccaneer Bay.

I think WNW JR idea is a good one, particularly when Buccaneer Bay is one of few attractions in the park which kids can go on. I hope its has the mini tornado, etc like WNWS. That way parents can go on the rides with their kids.

[Cooper Olsen]

How do you know this

[themagician]

How do you know this

In the news article they mention he one in Sydney and will be similar to it. It also says: "The attraction, which will be built near Buccaneer Bay, boasts nine water slides and is a mini version of WetnWild itself." And construction work has been seen betweenBuccaneer Bay and constrictor.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I know it's over in the Mini Movie World thread - but perhaps the WnW Jr portion of the article could be posted here too for relevance?

Gold Coast theme parks catering to little kids with new junior attractions at Movie World and WetnWild


Village Roadshow Theme Parks will today announce a pint-sized water park for WetnWild.

Theme park spokesman Darrin Davies said the new area was expected to be a big hit with young families.

WetnWild in Sydney already has a junior water park and Mr Davies said it was one of the parks most popular attractions.

It is working really well in Sydney and we think it will have the same effect on the Gold Coast, he said.

This is a zone where families can just come and park themselves.

The attraction, which will be built near Buccaneer Bay, boasts nine water slides and is a mini version of WetnWild itself.

http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/gold-coast-theme-parks-catering-to-little-kids-with-new-junior-attractions-at-movie-world-and-wetnwild/story-fnj94idh-1226940584292

(edited to only include the WnW Jr info - full story given at link shown, along with pictures)

[Santa07]

maybe they're going to have a mini version of each ride... including bringing back the aquadrop

[themagician]

maybe they're going to have a mini version of each ride... including bringing back the aquadrop

That would be a good idea. They had fully installed it, but I never saw it being used. Did anyone ever see it operate? Maybe they have it in a store room in the park, because they have been planning this for a few years now.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Wasn't there a problem with Aqua Drop? Wasn't that why they pulled it out?

Also - the 'WnW JR is for kids who can't ride the adult versions... i doubt the AquaDrop would be suitable for that age group...

[themagician]

Also - the 'WnW JR is for kids who can't ride the adult versions... i doubt the AquaDrop would be suitable for that age group...

I would have thought that WnW JR would be aimed for kids who are old enough who want to try something a little more daring than the ones in Buccaneer Bay. If they feature a mini Tornado, I would have thought that AquaDrop would be fine. It could be the thrill ride for the area.

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

Wasn't there a problem with Aqua Drop? Wasn't that why they pulled it out?

Indeed there was a problem many people were getting injured. I got test the slide and it was horrible as I injured my back it felt like if someone throwed a huge stone on your back.. The queue line to the Aquadrop is now being used as the Fast Track queue line

[themagician]

Indeed there was a problem many people were getting injured. I got test the slide and it was horrible as I injured my back it felt like if someone throwed a huge stone on your back

How did the slide cause you to get a back injury?

[themagician]

Just checking WnW maintenance schedule and Buccaneer Bay has been closed since the 14th May. Reopening date to be advised. I would say this would have to do with the works happening behind it.

[ShakeShack]

Jr. Wet 'n' Wild Construction by The Theme Park Place Australia, on Flickr

Here is a pic of construction at Wet 'n' Wild.

[themagician]

Has anyone been to WnW recently and got any photos of the work happening? I think they are still doing ground work but has piping and slide parts arrived at the park yet?

[downunder196]

I was there Friday. Still not too much to see really. I have a couple of photos but they refuse to want to attach to this post...

[themagician]

I drove past WnW this afternoon and there is plenty of ground work happening. I couldn't see if pipes have been installed, but there is plenty happening.

[rac2703]

Here is the latest Nearmap image of the Wet 'n' Wild Jnr. Construction site, from 25th June.

Not too much happening yet, but gives a sense of the size of the attraction.

Edited July 8, 2014 by rac2703

[themagician]

It looks like they will be using the rest of that land in that part of the park. If it is similar to the one in Sydney, I think it will be a great addition to the park and will be very popular.

[lolman123]

Has anyone been down to wet n wild in a while and seen anything new with wet n wild junior?

Oh and when is wet n wild junior meant to open or have they already announced it. What about a mini kamikaze?

[themagician]

I drove past yesturday and it still looks like there is plenty of ground work going on. It's meant to open this September. I'm hoping they have a mini tornado, and a mini kamikaze would be good.

[Gazza]

I've seen Mini Tornados but who makes mini Kamikaze slides?

[mba2012]

How mini are we talking when we say "mini"? I'm visualising something very small, but I know that can't be right.

I just couldn't see something like Kamikaze working very well if it was much smaller (although it may be possible, I haven't ridden it for a few years now).

[BigKev]

I don't really understand this either, having never seen the Sydney park.

My youngest child is 7 and she can ride everything at WNW already I think, needing an adult on several.

What is the point of building 'mini' versions of the same rides when kids can go on them anyway?

[Gazza]

These are aimed at kids much younger than that.

[rac2703]

Some young kids may not feel confident enough to tackle the full size slides and this will be a good introduction for them.

[liz.wis]

What age child are they aimed to go up to?

My oldest is nearly 6, and happy to go on every coaster/flat ride she's tall enough for (and measuring herself for the Giant Drop every time we go to Dreamworld - I reckon she might be there in a month), while some of her friends would be scared to go on the Dronkey flyer. On the other hand, she's not swimming yet, and can't really go on any of the big slides at W&W.