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Huge waterpark proposed for Gaylord Opryland mega-hotel
POSTED 19 Jan 2017 . BY Alice Davis
A rendering of the waterpark, which could be built at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee Credit: Ryman / Blur Workshop
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, one of the largest hotels in the world with almost 3,000 rooms, is set to reveal plans for a outdoor and indoor waterpark complex.

Owner and real-estate developer Ryman Hospitality Properties (formerly Gaylord Entertainments) has had plans drawn up for the attraction, which be built beside the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee.

The covered part of the waterpark would be a three-storey facility, while the landscaped external area is expected to be vast, surrounded by sun decks and cabanas. Attractions include a variety of speed and tube slides, a lazy river, wave pool, Flow Rider, kids’ and adults’ pools and aquaplay structures.

It is understood that the project will be officially unveiled at a press conference on the 25 January.

In 2012, Gaylord Entertainments had plans for a US$50m (€47m, £40.6m) snow and waterpark in Nashville, in partnership with singer and theme park owner Dolly Parton. It was going to be located adjacent to the Opryland Resort, but the project was canned.
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Huge waterpark proposed for Gaylord Opryland mega-hotel
POSTED 19 Jan 2017 . BY Alice Davis
A rendering of the waterpark, which could be built at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee Credit: Ryman / Blur Workshop
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, one of the largest hotels in the world with almost 3,000 rooms, is set to reveal plans for a outdoor and indoor waterpark complex.

Owner and real-estate developer Ryman Hospitality Properties (formerly Gaylord Entertainments) has had plans drawn up for the attraction, which be built beside the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee.

The covered part of the waterpark would be a three-storey facility, while the landscaped external area is expected to be vast, surrounded by sun decks and cabanas. Attractions include a variety of speed and tube slides, a lazy river, wave pool, Flow Rider, kids’ and adults’ pools and aquaplay structures.

It is understood that the project will be officially unveiled at a press conference on the 25 January.

In 2012, Gaylord Entertainments had plans for a US$50m (€47m, £40.6m) snow and waterpark in Nashville, in partnership with singer and theme park owner Dolly Parton. It was going to be located adjacent to the Opryland Resort, but the project was canned.
RELATED STORIES
Gaylord resort brings competition to nearby rivals with US$5m waterpark expansion


Gaylord Texan Resort has expanded its waterpark offering, installing a kid-friendly US$5m (€4.5m, £3.5m) expansion of its Paradise Springs outdoor attraction.
Waterpark to be added to Gaylord Rockies hotel development


The projected 1,500-room Gaylord Rockies hotel and conference centre in Aurora, Colorado, US is to include an extensive water park, according to an announcement by developers RIDA Development Corp. of Houston.
Dollywood to open water and snow park in Nashville


Dolly Parton, owner of Dollywood theme park in Tennesee, US, has teamed up with Gaylord Entertainment to build and operate a 114-acre family attraction in Nashville, US.
MORE NEWS
Disneyland Paris renames theme park as part of $2 billion transformation
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of the park’s US$2 billion transformation.
UK's Royal attractions had a bumper year in 2023
Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a huge increase in visitor numbers during 2023 – the coronation year of King Charles III.
Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive
The Everyday Heritage initiative celebrates and preserves working class histories
Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England.
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Our services include: Dark ride design & build; Redevelopment of existing attractions; High-quality [more...]
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iPlayCo was established in 1999. [more...]
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Founded in 2014, Red Raion is the CGI studio for media-based attractions. [more...]
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We’re a Yorkshire-based online printer, founded in 2009 by Adam Carnell and James Kinsella. [more...]
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CSI Design Expo Americas 2024 announces new Attractions & Entertainment Technology Zone
Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI) invites cruise lines, shipyards, design studios, outfitters, and suppliers to take part in CSI Design Expo Americas in Miami, Florida, the region’s only event dedicated to cruise ship interior design. [more...]
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