Who owns Schlitterbahn now?

Who owns Schlitterbahn now?

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels/Parent organizations

Sandusky, Ohio-based Cedar Fair Entertainment Company bought Schlitterbahn’s New Braunfels and Galveston water parks for $261 million in July. Cedar Fair planned to invest as much as $20 million between both Texas locations over the next few years.

Is Schlitterbahn closing in Texas?

Due to the ongoing challenges with the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, we will not be opening the park for Spring Break this year. Our team continues to work with public health authorities to ensure a safe and fun return to the Hottest, Coolest Time in Texas.

Does the Henry family still own Schlitterbahn?

While the New Braunfels and Galveston properties are changing hands, members of the Henry family will retain ownership of the Schlitterbahn water park on South Padre Island. That park eventually will be rebranded.

Is Schlitterbahn a German name?

Determined to pay homage to the cultural heritage of the New Braunfels, they wanted some sort of German name. After some brainstorming, they settled on it Schlitterbahn, a made-up word combining the German word for slippery – Schlitter – with the German word for road – Bahn.

What is the biggest waterpark in Texas?

And the largest water park in Texas happens to be Schlitterbahn Galveston. Located in the Houston area, this is one of the most visited water parks in the state.

Is Schlitterbahn Open SPI?

Operating season: Heated indoor waterpark open weekends and holiday periods from February through December. Full waterpark open weekends April to mid-September, daily mid-May to mid-August.

Which Schlitterbahn park is best?

NEW BRAUNFELS , Texas – Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark received the top international honor from Amusement Today ’s Golden Ticket Awards naming the park as the World’s Best Waterpark for the fifteenth consecutive year in a row.

How did the boy die at Schlitterbahn?

10-year-old boy dies at Schlitterbahn water park . A 10-year-old boy has died after an accident on the Verrückt at Schlitterbahn water park, according to Winter Prosapio, corporate director of communications. The accident happened Sunday afternoon at the water park in Kansas City, Kansas.

When does Schlitterbahn open?

Schlitterbahn’s outdoor water parks are seasonally-operated, typically open from late April through mid-September, while its indoor locations operate year-round.

How many acres is Schlitterbahn New Braunfels?

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is the biggest of the five Schlitterbahn Parks, coming in at about 64 acres, two parks, and four sections.