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bar, totaling $ 24 million for the two-year project and covering 20 acres. However, the expansion was scaled back; ultimately only a 30,000-square-foot wave pool was added in 2006 at the cost of $ 5 million. The addition of Wildwater Kingdom was an attempt by Cedar Fair to offset the loss of animal attractions. Many of the structures in the marine life section of the park were demolished or refurbished to complement the new waterpark.
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in Sandusky, Ohio, announced that they would be acquiring the entire Six Flags Worlds of Adventure property. Cedar Fair purchased all 750 acres for $ 145 million, while Six Flags retained ownership of the park's animals. Six Flags stated that the sale of the Ohio property would allow them to pay down
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When SeaWorld acquired the Aurora property in 1970, the company agreed to a competitive restriction with Geauga Lake, which prevented them from adding roller coasters or water rides. Honoring the no-compete clause, Geauga Lake was restricted from adding animal attractions, while SeaWorld was limited
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Beginning in 2001, the combined parks were renamed Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, covering 750 acres of land. The property was divided into three sections—Wild Life, the former SeaWorld park; Wild Rides, formerly Geauga Lake; and Wild Slides, a 10-acre water park—all included in a single gate price.
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Cedar Fair announced on August 19, 2016, that Wildwater Kingdom would not reopen for the 2017 season. The waterpark closed permanently on September 5, 2016 after eleven years in business. Demolition occurred in November 2017. In August 2020, ground was broken on the site for a mixed-use development
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would occupy 17 acres of the former SeaWorld Cleveland site. The addition of the waterpark saw the property being renamed Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom for the 2005 season onward. A second phase to the waterpark was planned for 2006, including a wave pool, body slides, whirl pool, and swim-up
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A motion-based simulator ride that displayed undersea footage and special effects. The attraction was situated in a 12,000 square foot Quonset hut, containing four submarine style simulators giving guests the thrill of traveling underwater in the Bermuda Triangle. Mission: Bermuda Triangle was the
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Six Flags announced that it had reached an agreement to purchase SeaWorld Ohio from Busch Entertainment Corporation on January 10, 2001, for $ 110 million. Six Flags combined the marine life park with the 520-acre Six Flags Ohio (formerly Geauga Lake), along with their nearby campground and hotel
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until a new orca, Shouka, arrived on loan from a park in France. Along with new animal exhibits, Six Flags added two family rides and a Batman-themed water ski show. Six Flags president Gary Story announced that a five-year plan for the Ohio park included submarine, volcano, and rain forest
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An 18-foot motorboat wrecked into the ski stadium audience of 4,000 people on August 17, 1996, injuring 22 people. Those injured aged from 2 to 78, and four were left in critical condition from the crash. The boat was a part of the Baywatch Ski Show and crashed due to a mechanical failure.
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Beginning in 2004, the park opened without the animal attractions, and much of the former SeaWorld property was restricted from guest access. Cedar Fair had reinstituted the park's original Geauga Lake name for the 2004 season. Along with the removal of the animals and demolition of animal
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The marine park was well-landscaped, and won several awards. By the year 2000, SeaWorld Cleveland, now known as SeaWorld Ohio, had grown to occupy 232 acres, but was restricted from adding roller coasters or water rides due to a non-compete clause with neighboring Geauga Lake.
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Attendance at Geauga Lake under Cedar Fair ownership dropped 74 percent from 2.7 million in 2001 to 700,000 in 2004. Attendance remained at 700,000 through the 2006 season. After the 2006 season, Cedar Fair removed three attractions, including the
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SeaWorld Ohio offered a variety of shopping and dining options. Gift shops within the park held many pieces of merchandise. Food locations served various types of meals. The park also featured Polynesian dining, and several smaller snack stands.
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Six Flags Ohio reported record attendance in 2000, reaching 1.7 million guests. After joining the parks as Worlds of Adventure in 2001, attendance jumped to 2.7 million visitors, but shy of the anticipated 3 million by park officials.
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3,500 seat lakefront stadium on the shore of Geauga Lake. The Ohio park was the first in the SeaWorld chain to feature a water ski show and stadium. Due to extreme popularity, the stadium was expanded a few years after opening.
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SeaWorld Cleveland, originally referred to as Sea World of Ohio, opened to the public on May 29, 1970, after nearly two years of planning and construction. Located approximately 20 miles southeast of Cleveland, in the
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Costumed Amas dove for oysters which provided pearls for jewelry sold within the park. Thousands of Koi filled the ponds in the village. The area was also decorated with cultural Japanese artifacts.
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properties. The park was ultimately sold due to a competitive restriction clause with Geauga Lake that limited the growth of SeaWorld Cleveland under Busch Entertainment ownership.
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On September 21, 2007, Cedar Fair announced in a press release that the Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom would become exclusively a waterpark for the 2008 season.
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A three-story net climbing structure and pirate ship playground. After the park was acquired by Six Flags in 2001, the attraction was renamed Happy Harbor.
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3,000 seat, seashell-shaped, stadium situated on a hill, allowing upper and lower access. Opened with the park in 1970 as Sea Lion and Penguin Stadium.
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roller coasters, and the Bel-Aire Express monorail, as well as shortening the operating season to 101 days and discontinuing Halloween events.
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to theaters and motion-based attractions. Instead of rides, there were several different playgrounds located within the park.
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The sale of SeaWorld Ohio did not include the park's orcas and dolphins. The orca show was replaced by three dolphins from
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4,000 seat, seashell-shaped, stadium situated on a hill, allowing upper and lower access. Opened with the park in 1970.
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Large pirate ship playground and ball pit. Portions of this attraction were retained for Shamu's Happy Harbor.
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An exhibit where guests took a moving sidewalk through a shark tunnel and could view various sharks and fish.
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A small set of pools where guests could feed seals. Replaced by the larger Sea Lion and Seal Community Pool.
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Large, rectangular-shaped, stadium. The stadium remained standing until 2014, when it was demolished.
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A small freshwater pond stocked with Rainbow Trout where guests could cast a line and catch a fish.
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largest capital investment made at the Ohio park, and the only ride added under SeaWorld ownership.
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The Ohio Triquarium held many species of colorful fish, as well as see-and-touch tide pools.
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featuring 308 residential units, 20 acres of commercial space, and 98 acres of park land.
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An attraction that included fallow and sika deer, which guests could pet and feed.
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SeaWorld Ohio had various attractions, including rides, exhibits, and live shows.
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Several stadiums, theaters, and event pavilions made up the 50-acre theme park.
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An outdoor pool and rock enclosure where guests could feed seals and sea lions.
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attractions, Cedar Fair stripped the park of all Six Flags branding, including
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Guests could view dozens of penguins on snow-covered rocks and in water.
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A small set of pools for guest to pet and feed Bottlenose dolphins.
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A habitat featuring Commerson's dolphins and Magellanic penguins.
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The marine life park included many animal and cultural exhibits.
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A small pen with 3 alligators and an overlook bridge for guests.
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Dolphin Cove allowed guests to view, touch, and feed dolphins.
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attractions, as well as a monorail system for transportation.
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theming, as licensing rights were not included in the sale.
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A Polynesian-themed area that served drinks to visitors.
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The Wildwater Kingdom entrance as it appeared after 2008.
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A 4-D film first shown at SeaWorld Cleveland, featuring
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Several pavilions catered to group outings and picnics
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Event pavilion located on the shore of Geauga Lake.
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