On June 21st, Central Florida’s newest themed water park, Island H2O Live!, celebrated the first day of summer with its official grand opening.
“Island H2O Live! is a new wave of waterpark,” said Art Falcone, co-founder and managing principal of Encore Capital Management. “Our guests will have the opportunity to create their own in-park experience with customizable themes and playlists while on our attractions, all while sharing these moments across their social media channels.”
This park offers 20 different experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy. We know a water park wouldn’t be complete without a lazy river and Chat Creek is a perfect one. Thrill seekers can experience an adrenaline rush with Drop Down, Follow Me Falls and Reply Racers as they twist and turn their way through tubes and open-air slides to a dramatic watery plunge. But one of the most unique aspects of this new park is Private Domain, an adult-only (21+) oasis to experience the ultimate retreat for those who want the excitement or relaxation of the water park, but without the hustle-and-bustle of visiting families. Nearby Tag Shack’s private bar is the place for adults to grab a cold drink and chill.
But the big draw is the amazing slides and Island H2O Live! is the perfect spot to experience them all.
There is also a great play area for the kids, the “Chat Creek” lazy river for those of you that want to just take it a little more easily. Tip: don’t forget the sunscreen on the top of your feet! Plus, the staple of any good water park the wave pool!
Being the newest and one of the most state of the art parks also adds some great chances for guest service, including a very accurate, to the minute, wait time board for the slide.
But by far the biggest advancement for Island H2O Live! is the Smart Band and the H2O Live App.
Island H2O Live’s! proprietary technology creates a unique experience to be shared across a variety of social channels. Upon arrival, guests will be given an RFID Smart Band which allows them to engage their social network through the H2O Live! app. Guests are encouraged to download the app before they arrive, so they are ready to create their profile and manage their entire experience upon arrival. If guests do not have smartphones, there are tech stations throughout the park where they can simply tap their Smart Band to set up their profile, select slide color themes & music playlists, earn park perk points, find friends and more.Guests looking to create a permanent catalog of memories have the option to share their experiences by purchasing a photo package for $15.99 per family. Attractions offering video and customization capabilities are marked with an icon for easy social sharing.The four main features of the Smart Band Include:In My Day: Guests can select their music playlist for the day, choose their favorite color theme for their app and slide experiences, earn and track badges, see ride wait times, and view additional park information.Family & Friends: Guests can link with their family and friends so they can easily find them at any point throughout the day. Parents can set parental controls to keep track of their children and limit what attractions and areas they can access.Park Perks: Guests can view what actions will allow them to earn Park Perks, redeemable points out that guests can use to customize their thrills and chills. Coming soon, guests will be able to trade in Park Perks for merchandise, food and beverages, and more. They can also see their current totals, which can be carried over to their next visit when they validate their profile.Speed Keys: Coming soon, guests can purchase Speed Keys for front-of-line access, reserve time slots on attractions, and even share them with their linked family and friends
