RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Mega Mayhem, a new dueling water coaster ride, is scheduled to officially open Thursday at Rapids Water Park but there is a soft opening this weekend for season pass holders.
WPTV reporter Briana Nespral got to exclusively preview the ride Wednesday morning. It's the largest additional in the 45-year history of the park. It took one year to build.
The attraction is 54 feet tall, more than 800 feet long and hits speeds up to 22 mph all while racing against the tube next to you.
"It's so exciting to open this attraction," Audrey Padgett, director of sales and marketing, told Nespral. "Mega Mayhem is going to elevate Rapids into South Florida’s thrill capital."
The official grand opening will be Thursday, Rapids Water Park said in an Instagram post.
Mega Mayhem replaced the water park's retired Old Yellar ride. The new ride will be the first dueling water coaster in the state of Florida and one of six installed in the world.
"Mega Mayem is transformative, not only for the Rapids but for South Florida. We welcome millions of tourists and visitors to this area every year and the ride really elevates us," Padgett said. "It brings a new level of thrills to the area. It will draw in visitors with its uniqueness being the first of its kind in Florida and with that repeatable fun that our locals can enjoy too."
The park opened this year on March 9..
Rapids Water Park's 2024 season passes are also currently on sale. Passes include unlimited admission, free parking, a free friend ticket, free souvenir cup, plus discounts on food, beverage, retail, cabanas and more.
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