This attraction will undoubtedly cause a sensation.
America’s tallest water slide is scheduled to launch this Memorial Day weekend in Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park in Wisconsin.
Called The Rise of Icarus, the towering attraction measures a staggering 145 feet tall and is made up of five different slides.
One of the rides rotates from its upper platform, while four other slides are fixed to a 60-foot-high central platform.
A description of the ride on the park’s website says: “According to Greek myth, Icarus rose too close to the sun with wings fixed to his body with wax, and the heat of the sun melted the wax and Icarus fell into the sea.
The tallest water slide in the United States is scheduled to open this Memorial Day weekend at Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park in Wisconsin.
Called The Rise of Icarus, the towering attraction measures a staggering 145 feet and is made up of five different slides.
One of the rides rotates from its upper platform, while four other slides are fixed to a 60-foot-high central platform.
“Here on Mount Olympus you will experience a much happier ending at the end of the slides.”
The water park revealed on its Facebook page that it had tested the slide this week and it “passed.”
Many commentators have already expressed their excitement for the attraction’s long-awaited opening.
One fan wrote: “Very cool, it looks amazing, you all did a great job creating it.”
Another commenter said they “literally can’t wait” to try the slide.
However, some people noted the lack of an elevator.
To reach the top slide, called The Fall, park visitors must climb more than ten flights of stairs.
The Rise of Icarus is one of several new developments at the water park.
The water park revealed on its Facebook page that it had tested the slide this week and it “passed.” In the photo, the slide under construction.
Many commenters expressed their excitement for the attraction’s long-awaited opening.
Some people have noticed the lack of an elevator. To reach the top slide, called The Fall, park visitors must climb more than ten flights of stairs.
Admission to The Rise of Icarus and other park features is free for guests staying at the Mt. Olympus resort, with fees starting at $20 for campground spots.
Other additions to open include a 12,000-square-foot children’s area with 10 slides and an expanded deck area with lounge chairs and air-conditioned cabanas.
The family-owned Mt. Olympus water and theme park has been in operation since 2004.
Over the years, it has expanded to include a Rome-themed hotel and campground, as well as indoor and outdoor theme parks and water attractions.
In 2022, it became home to America’s first rotating water slide, with the Medusa Slidewheel “which combines the motion of a Ferris wheel and the depth and excitement of a water slide.”
Commenting on the latest addition, park owner Nick Laskaris said, “The Rise of Icarus will be the ultimate experience for thrill seekers in Wisconsin Dells.”
Admission to The Rise of Icarus and other park features is free for guests staying at the Mt. Olympus resort, with fees starting at $20 for campground spots.
