Youngsters from The Boys and Girls Clubs of Lanier take in the new Apocalypso waterslide at Fins Up Water Park.
Fins Up Water Park (formerly Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Water Park) unveiled its new, highly anticipated Fins Up Falls waterslide complex last month, which features Georgia’s first and largest waterslide coaster, Apocalypso. To celebrate the occasion, Fins Up hosted more than 60 of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier’s middle and high school students. The group, who were among the first to ride the revolutionary slide, also received a $1,500 donation.
“We are grateful to (Fins Up) for their incredible generosity,” said Anastasia Legakes, COO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier. “The donation will make a significant impact on the programs we offer here at the Boys and Girls Club of Lanier, ensuring that we can continue to empower and uplift the youth in our community.”
Apocalypso is one slide incorporated into the four-slide tower, which spans 418 feet and features the most significant drop of its kind in the U.S. The slide sends riders through steep hills and valleys at an average water speed of 30 mph before a final descent onto a massive wave wall.
The water park also debuted three additional slides for this season, bringing its total number of attractions to 18.
- Serpentine Storm: Thrilling rotations combined with a downward-spiraling descent.
- Dreamsicle Dive: High-intensity fun with closed and open tubes for an exhilarating ride.
- Mango Mania: Perfect for younger thrill-seekers.
“Our goal is to provide the best water park experience for guests, and what better way than bring the first waterslide coaster to Georgia on the shores of Lake Lanier,” said Bucky Perry, Vice President of Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. “We believe in providing guests with the best customer experience possible and I’m confident we will exceed their expectations with our updates at Fins Up Water Park.”
In addition to Fins Up Falls, the water park doubled the Aquatic Adventure inflatable obstacle course in Lake Lanier, providing guests with increased capacity and numerous opportunities to jump and splash in the lake.
For more information on season passes, visit MargaritavilleatLanierIslands.com.
Photos: courtesy Fins Up
