Paradise Pier, a new amusement park at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi, has opened to the public and hotel guests with 15 rides and attractions.
Located in Biloxi, Mississippi, the new park’s nautical-themed rides and attractions include the Biloxi Tide-Turner, a 180-foot observation wheel, and Aerobar, a unique ascending bar.
Rolling Thunder is a new coaster, while riders of S.O.S will feel like they are in a storm out at sea. Tropical Hopper is a drop ride, Hit the Deck a pirate ship attraction, and Saltwater Stables a two-storey merry-go-round.
Additional attractions at Paradise Pier include Sea Swinger, Storm Surge, Puddle Jumper, Buoy Blaster, Whirlwind Balloons, Treehouse Twirl, Beach Cruiser and Wave Rider.
As for F&B, guests will find Captain Charlie’s Salty Snackbar, Daiquiri Dock and the Sweet Shack.
Nautical-themed rides and attractions
Paradise Pier cost more than $100m and was more than five years in the making, Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich, Biloxi’s mayor, told WVUE Fox 8. He described the new park as “an attraction like no other”.
“We do have a lot of loyal Louisiana folks that enjoy all kinds of summers, spring breaks with us every year,” said Tessy Lambert, the chief marketing officer at Lodging & Leisure Investments, which operates Margaritaville Resort Biloxi.
“We’re really excited to welcome everybody down to see our newest addition,” she added.
Margaritaville Resort Biloxi also features a 55,000-square-foot family entertainment center (FEC) called Escape, as well as a water playground with a lazy river, waterslides and a swim-up bar.
Elsewhere, Six Flags has announced a host of new coasters, rides, water attractions, and experiences and events for the 2023 season.
Images: Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
