Huge waterpark to open in Europe this summer – with 8 massive slides, themed universes and the ‘first aquatic cinema’

HUGE WATERPARK TO OPEN IN EUROPE THIS SUMMER – with 8 massive slides, themed universes and the ‘first aquatic cinema’

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The new indoor park will have eight massive slides, including the likes of Spiral, a "whirlwind of sensations", and Rocket, a 400ft free fall.

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Families can even ride some of the slides together, like Matrix, which has a four-person inflatable raft that travels through whirlpools.

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When it opens, the park will be known as Aquascope and it will be found at Futuroscope in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France.

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It's set to officially launch on July 15 and looks to have several unique features in store for guests.

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Included in those will be Europe's first aquatic cinema, which promises to "take you to the heart of the wave" and let you "swim in a fantastic, colourful world of video mapping".

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There will be several kids' attractions, including a water maze, a musical cave and three octopus-themed slides.

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Families won't go hungry on their visits to the park, with Kobalt offering sandwiches, salads, ice creams and smoothies.

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