Skip to main content

WhiteWater explains unique Cirque du Soleil waterpark concept

News
WhiteWater-Cirque-du-Soleil-waterpark_Birds-eye-view-night

WhiteWater has revealed more details about the unique waterpark concept it is developing with Cirque du Soleil: water play by day, live entertainment by night.

At the IAAPA Attractions Expo last month, WhiteWater announced an exciting new partnership with the leading live entertainment company. The waterpark and water attractions specialist plans to fuse its expertise with Cirque du Soleil’s “mind-bending artistry” to bring something new to the market. The concepts the two parties are proposing can be implemented in both new and existing waterparks.

WhiteWater-Cirque-du-Soleil-waterpark_High-Dive-attraction-day
A high dive attraction by day

In the day, guests will enjoy a range of thrilling and innovative waterslides, rides and attractions. After dark, they’ll have the chance to experience a completely transformed environment as the waterpark morphs into a festival-like celebration of music, specialty food and drinks, and picturesque illuminated trails.

WhiteWater-Cirque-du-Soleil-waterpark_HIgh-Dive-attraction-night
The same high dive attraction as above – brought to life by Cirque du Soleil after dark

A programme of 15-minute shows will take place against the very same attractions that guests were riding in the day. These breathtaking productions will feature Cirque du Soleil performers.

Maximise your assets

In creating the concept, Cirque and WhiteWater are striving to keep in mind both the guests and the park operators. Performed several times each evening, audiences will be able to choose which performances they’d like to enjoy in what order. Meanwhile the extended operating hours this provides using the park’s existing infrastructure will help operators maximise revenue from their assets.

WhiteWater-Cirque-du-Soleil-waterpark_Themed-waterslides-day
Themed waterslides by day

In conclusion, says WhiteWater, the concept is “the ideal anchor for premium global destinations as it seamlessly complements hospitality, retail and resort venues which welcome guests at all hours of the day.”

WhiteWater-Cirque-du-Soleil-waterpark_Themed-waterslides-night
Show stage by night
Share this
Owen Ralph

Owen Ralph

Feature writer Owen Ralph has covered theme parks and attractions for over 20 years for publications including blooloop, Park World, World’s Fair, Interpark, Kirmes Revue and Park International. He has also served on boards/committees with IAAPA and the TEA. He grew up just 30 minutes from Blackpool (no coincidence?)

More from this author

Companies featured in this post

More from this author

Related content

Your web browser is out of date. Update your browser for more security, speed and the best experience on this site.

Find out how to update