Georgia To Open First Water Park Coaster At Lake Lanier Island

Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands is building the state’s first “waterslide coaster” for its new Fins Up Water Park, opening this summer.

During a ceremony at the water park on Wednesday, officials announced the start of construction on the Apocalypso, which will serve as the centerpiece of a tower featuring four new slides.

“This monumental investment marks the most significant expansion of Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in decades, adding Georgia’s largest waterslide complex to the water park, boasting an impressive 15 slides in total in 2024,” park officials wrote.

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The ride will offer the largest “blasterango drop” in the U.S., with riders experiencing speeds of up to 30 mph both uphill and downhill.

Park officials announced that there will be three additional slides: Serpentine Storm, Dreamsicle Dive, and Mango Mania (geared towards younger riders).

“This blockbuster tower of slides, featuring Georgia’s first waterslide coaster, will be an epic addition to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands,” said “Bucky” Perry, Vice President of Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. “For those seeking an escape and a nonstop day of high-speed intensity thrills and family fun, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is the place to be.”

The park is set to open on May 4th, and guests are not permitted to swim in the lake.