Fun Overflows at the Cascades(TM) in 2007; Dollywood's Splash Country's $2.8 Million Addition.PIGEON pigeon, common name for members of the large family Columbidae, land birds, cosmopolitan in temperate and tropical regions, characterized by stout bodies, short necks, small heads, and thick, heavy plumage. FORGE, Tenn. -- Visitors to Dollywood's Splash Country in 2007 enjoy serenity and tranquility with a splash of adventure at The Cascades[TM], the water park's new $2.8 million leisure pool. The project represents the largest capital investment in Dollywood's Splash Country's history. The water park opened in May 2001. "The Cascades takes me back to my childhood when me and my brothers and sisters were lucky enough to discover a little mountain cove where we could cool off from the summertime heat," Dolly Parton par·ton n. Any of the point particles believed to be a constituent of hadrons, now known as quarks. No longer in technical use. [part(icle) + -on1.] said. "We'd keep that swimming hole a secret as long as we could, but I'm looking forward to sharing The Cascades with everybody!" The Cascades features a lagoon-style, 8,000-sq.-ft., beach-entry pool. Surrounded by the lush landscaping of trees and plants, the pool's centerpiece is a waterfall that spills from a giant rock grotto. With 25 interactive elements, The Cascades includes four slides that weave throughout the grotto. In addition, guests will feel the refreshing effects of 20-foot water sprays from a geyser geyser (gī`zər) [Icel.], hot spring from which water and steam are ejected periodically to heights ranging from a few to several hundred feet. situated on the pool's edge while a contoured seating area offers a respite from the activity. Younger guests will discover a series of small coves around the pool's perimeter filled with slides, misters and bubblers. For relaxing, The Cascades offers a 24,000-sq.-ft. tiered deck space with chaise lounge chairs. Eight Waterside Retreats, cabana-style units with such amenities as cable television, ceiling fans, dining tables and poolside pool·side n. The area next to or around a swimming pool. food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. service, are available for rent. Dollywood's Splash Country is a 30-acre water adventure park located adjacent to Dollywood theme park. Situated in a wooded mountain setting, Dollywood's Splash Country also features the white water rafting raft 1 n. 1. A flat structure, typically made of planks, logs, or barrels, that floats on water and is used for transport or as a platform for swimmers. 2. adventure ride Big Bear Plunge[TM], the Downbound Float Trip lazy river, two interactive children's play areas and 25 additional water adventure slides. In 2006, Dollywood's Splash Country was recognized for the second time by the Travel Channel as one of the country's top ten water parks. In 2001, Dollywood's Splash Country was named the World Waterpark World Waterpark is North America's largest indoor waterpark with a size of over 2 hectares (5 acres). It is located in the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which is one of the world's largest shopping malls. Association's Best New Water Park in America. The park operates May 19-Sept. 16. For more information or to view animation of The Cascades, visit http://www.dollywoodssplashcountry.com/land/cascades/default.htm Media: Contact Dollywood Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Manager Pete Owens at 865-428-9486 or by email at powens@dollywood.com for B-roll, photography and more information. Check the Dollywood Press Room at www.Dollywood.com/PR/Press.asp for updates and new images. |
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