A HUGE waterslide is making waves with adrenaline junkies. The 145-foot tower is opening in a Greek-themed amusement park and will be crowned the tallest in the US. Mt.
Olympus Water and Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is giving parkgoers The Rise of Icarus. The mega waterslide, named after a character in Greek mythology, is currently open. It contains five slides, one of which is a jaw-dropping 145 feet tall.
A 12,000-square-foot children's play area is on the way, making it a destination for the whole family. Icarus is a character from Greek mythology whose wings burned off by getting too close to the sun. The metaphor is fitting for the tallest waterslide in the US.
In addition to the slides, Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park is seeing even more additions. There is now a VIP cabana area, all equipped with air conditioning.
The park is also expanding deck space to make more room to lounge around. There will also be a bar and concessions served in the area. A slide down The Rise of Icarus, one of five new waterslides, is complementary with a stay at the Mt.
Olympus Water and Theme Park Resort. The tourist destination posted an announcement of the grand opening on its Instagram page . Many commented on the sheer size and look of the tallest waterslide in the US.
"This is so exciting," one wrote. "Incredible job to the crew who built it so fast, you're all amazing. Love water slides.
" "What's the time it takes to climb this behemoth, five minutes? And how many stairs a.
