Set to open June 14 for the warm-weather season, the 23-acre water park previously often known as Raging Waters — now CaliBunga — is readying for its second summer time operated by California Dreamin’ Leisure.
This summer time, the park can have the entire outdated favorites — like its 350,000-gallon wave pool, lazy river and waterslides — plus a couple of new enhancements, based on Basic Supervisor Mel Sells.
Returning are traditional thrill rides like Shotgun Falls, which entails a 10-foot free fall from a slide right into a pool of water, and Dragon’s Den, alongside extra mellow splashes on the kid-centric Wacky Water Works or Pirate’s Cove play areas.
With 23 acres of waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool and extra, CaliBunga (previously Raging Waters) provides a family-friendly vacation spot for staying cool this summer time. (Courtesy CaliBunga Waterpark)
Cabana leases now include a “lounge genie,” a cooler with lockable storage and phone-charging capability. And sweet lovers of all ages can get excited in regards to the new Skittles merchandising machine onsite, plus a cotton sweet machine that enables customers to select the form and coloration of their cotton sweet treats.
Final summer time, California Dreamin’ Leisure made upgrades amounting to about $6 million after Palace Leisure vacated its lease two years early. The brand new homeowners added a wading pool, synthetic turf, about 2,000 new chairs, and new shade buildings, based on Sells. The theme park additionally invested in infrastructure enhancements and workers break services.
Professional tip: The park is cashless, so deliver a credit score or debit card for an expedited expertise. Tickets are at their lowest price when bought on-line, and army members and academics are eligible for extra reductions, based on Sells.
CaliBunga Waterpark sits subsequent to Lake Cunningham Regional Park in San Jose. (Courtesy Elliot Margolies)
One other secret? The water park is a youngster-approved option to rating some naturally phone-free household time, Sells says.
“Bring your sunscreen and towel, and get ready to have a good time,” she provides.
Particulars: Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day June 14-Aug. 6, then weekends till Sept. 7 at 2333 S White Highway, San Jose. Tickets are $34-$60 on-line and $50-66 on the entrance gate, relying on the day and guests’ age; youngsters 2 and beneath are free. Season go packages are $79-$130.
