Kalahari Waterpark Resort Takes Family Fun Beyond Travelers’ Expectations With 110,000-Square-Foot Entertainment Complex

– Kalahari Resort Continues to Expand Under-One-Roof Offerings as $15 Million Addition Connects Four Buildings –


WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis., May 12 /PRNewswire/ — Kalahari Resort, located in Wisconsin Dells, WI which is known for its concentration of 18 indoor waterparks, today announced that, in addition to being home to one of America’s largest indoor waterparks, the resort will unveil yet another amazing gift of indoor family fun this holiday season. In December, Kalahari Resort will open an 110,000-square-foot entertainment complex featuring an unprecedented array of indoor features and activities including a six-story Ferris wheel, laser tag, a ropes course, zip line, go carts and much more.


The new $15 million family entertainment center, which has not yet been officially named, will connect Kalahari Resort and Convention Center — which currently features a 125,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, 742 guest-rooms and suites, eight dining options, Spa Kalahari and Salon, three shopping outlets and a 100,000-square-foot convention center — to Damon’s Grill and the 15-screen Desert Cinema via indoor walkways to continue to offer distinctive “under-one-roof” entertainment.


“Wisconsin Dells has certainly proven that it can live up to being the ‘Waterpark Capital of the World(R),'” says Todd Nelson, president and owner of Kalahari Resorts which is known for its innovative indoor and outdoor waterparks. “At Kalahari, we’re taking our entertainment offerings one step further to offer guests a unique indoor experience they won’t find anywhere else.”

  Kalahari Resort’s family entertainment center features will include:
— Six-story Ferris wheel
— 24 lanes of bowling
— Adult and kiddie go carts
— Two-story laser tag
— Ropes course with zip line
— Safari-themed carousel
— 18 holes of indoor mini-golf
— Two state-of-the-art golf simulators
— Three play areas, including two inflatable areas
— More than 200 arcade games
— Sports bar
— DJ booth and dance floor
— Terrace seating
— Three private party rooms
— Concessions areas


“We expect that the appeal of our new entertainment complex will go beyond leisure travel guests and will be of great interest to our convention groups planning creative meetings which may include team building activities such as the ropes course,” says Nelson.


Nelson says Kalahari Resort is always looking for new and exciting attractions and guests may find a surprise or two when the complex opens in December 2008.


About Kalahari Resort-Wisconsin Dells


The authentically African-themed Kalahari Resort greets Wisconsin Dells visitors with a sneak peek of its colorful web of award-winning outdoor and indoor waterpark slides, attractions, and activities. The resort is home to one of America’s largest indoor waterparks, an outdoor waterpark, 742 guestrooms, 10 stand along five-bedroom suites, Spa Kalahari and Salon, on-site restaurants, unique retail shops and 100,000-square-foot convention center. Kalahari also features Trappers Turn, a 27-hole award-winning golf course. A second Kalahari Resort is located in Sandusky, Ohio. For reservation and guest information, call 1-877-KALAHARI (525-2427) or visit: http://www.kalahariresorts.com/.


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