Press Release from SeaWorld San Antonio:

SAN ANTONIO, TX., (December 5, 2023) – Aquatica, Texas’ best waterpark, will open Tikitapu Splash in 2024. This all-new multi-level water-play attraction is a combination of water elements and features that will include four exciting water slides, three giant bucket dumps, and refreshing splashes that come together to create the ultimate water playground. With over 15,000 square feet for guests to splash through, visitors can get soaked, cool off from the Texas heat, and romp through the interactive water wonderland. Ideal for the young and young at heart, Tikitapu Splash will provide plenty of fun and creative ways for guests to get soaked.

“At Aquatica San Antonio, we are excited to make a big splash with the all-new Tikitapu Splash,” said David Skelton, Vice President of Aquatica. “Our commitment to fun and innovation has resulted in a 15,000 square foot water playland extravaganza that will give the entire family even more ways to get wet and have fun.”

The all-new multi-level interactive outdoor playland will feature three giant buckets that will dump over 1325 gallons of water onto those below waiting to be refreshed! The play area will also feature four exciting waterslides and 104 new spray and play elements including multiple geysers, colorful water cannons, and gushing waterspouts for maximum water fun. Tikitapu Splash will be located adjacent to Whanau Waters, a series of shallow water pools perfect for the little ones, and have its own colorful theming and water elements to make for the biggest and splashiest play area Aquatica has to offer.

Keeping in line with Aquatica’s tropical oasis theme inspired by the Māori culture of New Zealand, Tikitapu Splash takes its name from Lake Tikitapu - also known as Blue Lake - one of four small lakes found in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand’s North Island. The name Tikitapu finds its origins in Māori history, being a sacred necklace believed to have been lost in the lake by the daughter of a high-ranking chief.

In addition to the all-new Tikitapu Splash at Aquatica next year; SeaWorld is set to open Catapult Falls, the world’s first launched flume coaster in the spring of 2024. With a state-of-the-art elevator, a 53-degree drop, and speeds of 30 ft/sec, guests will be on the edge of their seats filled with excitement as they enjoy the journey. The first-of-its-kind ride will be the perfect combination of a flume ride and a coaster, giving guests the heart-pounding thrill of high speeds with the floating and coasting of a boat on a river. This highly anticipated attraction will be a groundbreaking launched flume coaster and another great way for guests to beat the Texas heat.

Best way to play

The best way to experience Texas’ best waterpark and all the amazing waterslides, playlands, and pools Aquatica has to offer is with the 2024 Season Pass. For a limited time, guests who purchase a Dual-Park Season Pass will get unlimited admission to both Aquatica and SeaWorld for all of 2024, free parking, and the rest of 2023 for free at SeaWorld, all for as low as $104.99! For even more unbeatable benefits, guests can upgrade to a Dual-Park SeaWorld and Aquatica Annual Pass for as low as $8.99/month. With an Annual Pass, guests will enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits like free parking, free guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise, and more! Annual and Season Passes can be purchased at www.aquaticasanantonio.com.

About Aquatica 

From high-speed water slides and exhilarating wave pools to tranquil beaches, Aquatica San Antonio, delights all ages and interests. This one-of-a-kind waterpark is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring high-speed slides, relaxing rivers and lagoons, private cabanas, and 42,000 square feet of relaxing beaches. The park’s signature ride, “Stingray Falls,” takes four-seat rafts down twists and turns to an underwater grotto, where guests come face-to-fin with stingrays and tropical fish. Aquatica’s stingray attraction, otherwise known as “Ke-Re Reef,” features 120,000 gallons of saltwater and will include cownose and Southern stingrays. Aquatica offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun, sending guests on amazing undersea adventures. For more information on Aquatica, go to www.AquaticaSanAntonio.com  brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.