This morning, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced the addition of yet another new kids area coming to its Adventure Island waterpark.
Castaway Falls is expected to debut in the spring of 2024, and will take over the area formerly occupied by the kid-favorite, but also noticeably worn down and slightly rusty, Splash Attack.
According to Busch Gardens, Castaway Falls will be double the size of Splash Attack, and similar to its predecessor, the new multi-level, interactive water-play attraction will also include two giant buckets, spilling over 1,300 gallons of water over guests.
The area will also feature over 100 interactive play elements, including "four exciting water slides, soakers, flow pipes, hose jets, spray jets, water shooters, water curtains, tipping troughs, spinning and sliding buckets, and much more," says a press release.
Not a lot of other details were provided, though a rendering shows the space covered in a shallow pool area, which is certainly an upgrade from from the slippery wet (and sometimes scorching hot concrete) found at Splash Attack.
"We are thrilled about Adventure Island’s 2024 season!" said Stewart Clark, president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island in a statement. "With the unveiling of Castaway Falls, the largest expansion in the water park’s history continues, adding attractions, dining options and events to enhance the guest experience.”
The new kids area is just the latest in an ongoing effort to modernize the park. Last year, Adventure Island also announced the addition of another kids area, Shaka-Laka Shores, which just recently opened. In 2022, Adventure Island also welcomed the addition of more adult-friendly rides like Rapids Racer and Wahoo Remix.
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New kids area Castaway Falls coming to Tampa's Adventure island in 2024
The new kids area is just the latest in an ongoing effort to modernize the park.
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