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By Rachel Snyder
Believe it! Ripley's Believe It or Not! World Entertainment has acquired three Texas Hawaiian Falls water parks, including two in North Texas.
The company, which also has an "odditorium" with a wax museum, exhibits, theater and other attractions in Grand Prairie, announced Tuesday it acquired three Texas Hawaiian Falls water parks — in Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco.
The outdoor water parks at 490 Heritage Parkway South in Mansfield, 290 W Byron Nelson Blvd. in Roanoke, and 900 Lake Shore Drive in Waco were previously owned by ProParks Attractions Group, which acquired them in 2017.
"I am very confident the businesses and the teams will continue to prosper under the ownership of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment,” said ProParks CEO John Hyltin.
The water parks boast attractions including water slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, splash zones for children and more, according to a press release.
The 13-acre park in Mansfield recently expanded to include a splash zone and a gathering space called Ohana Hall. The 9-acre park in Roanoke boasts one of the largest play structures in North America, according to a press release. The 11-acre park in Waco features 10 water slides.
"Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment has always been committed to creating unforgettable family fun," said Ripley's Believe It or Not! World Entertainment President Jim Pattison Jr. "Bringing Hawaiian Falls into the Ripley’s family of attractions allows us to expand in one of our favorite states–Texas!”
Hawaiian Falls water parks are open on weekends and select dates through Sept. 14.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment operates more than 100 attractions across nine countries.
There are also Hawaiian Waters parks in The Colony and Garland.
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