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Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park Opens June 30th

Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park Opens June 30th

Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park, part of the Water Safari Resort, opened for the 2023 season Friday, June 30th. Calypso’s Cove is open afternoons and evenings. Attractions include go-karts, kiddie go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, zip line, rock climbing wall, mini golf and more than 40 games making it the best arcade in the Adirondacks.  Enjoy family-friendly food including pizza, wings and more. Admission to Calypso’s Cove is free with each attraction requiring one paid ticket.

“We’re very excited to reopen Calypso’s Cove this summer, after being closed in 2022,” said Katie Wojdyla, Director of Marketing. For more info www.CalypsosCove.com 315-369-6145

Water Safari Resort is a family-fun Adirondack Vacation Destination with over 50 rides, shows, and attractions, including 33 heated outdoor water rides, campground, hotel and more! Water Safari Resort encompasses Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park, Old Forge Camping Resort and Water’s Edge Inn.

Water Safari Resort is once again offering their signature Stay ‘N Play package, which features discounted lodging at Old Forge Camping Resort (excluding cottages) or Water’s Edge Inn, Sunday – Thursday nights, and discounted tickets to Enchanted Forest Water Safari.

Enchanted Forest Water Safari is New York’s largest water theme park with more than 50 rides and attractions, including 33 heated water rides with a focus on family fun for all ages.  The park also features classic amusement rides, fun food, exciting games, cool shops, private cabanas, storybook themed characters, a family circus show and much more! www.WaterSafari.com 315-369-6145.

Old Forge Camping Resort is located next door to Water Safari offering year-round Adirondack camping and special seasonal themed events. This family-friendly, versatile campground provides heated one-room cabins and two-room cottages with kitchenette and bathroom, as well as RV hook-up sites and tent sites. www.OldForgeCamping.com1-800-CAMPING

Water’s Edge Inn is the premier lakefront Adirondack lodging destination located directly across the street from Water Safari in the heart of Old Forge. The idyllic setting and abundant amenities make Water’s Edge Inn the perfect destination for an Adirondack vacation.  Open all year, the hotel features guest rooms, luxury suites, a heated indoor pool, sauna and more! www.WatersEdgeInn.com 315-369-2484

Posted by Jenn Beach Brillante in Calypso's Cove Blog, Press Release
Water Safari Opens for the 2023 Season Wednesday, June 14

Water Safari Opens for the 2023 Season Wednesday, June 14

Old Forge, NY – New York’s largest water theme park, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, opens for the 2023 season on Wednesday, June 14. The weather for the Northeast is predicted to be “scorching dry” according to the 2023 Farmer’s Almanac. Weather predictions for seasonably warm weather that is drier than normal is very conducive to fun at a Water Park.

Visitors this year can enjoy the twice-daily family circus show featuring acts from the Royal Hanneford Circus including aerial web, a clown, a tops act, motorcycle on the high wire and the giant wheel of destiny.

Cabana Rentals are now available for guests to reserve online for the 2023 season. Each cabana rental includes a table, chairs and lounge chairs, bottled water in a souvenir bucket with ice, and a lockable storage cabinet. Premium cabana rentals have a cabana attendant on-site to deliver food and beverage and includes a $20 service credit. Cabana rentals book quickly, so it’s recommended to reserve your rental in advance.

Water Safari Resort’s Stay ‘N Play packages feature discounted lodging at nearby Old Forge Camping Resort (excluding cottages) or the Water’s Edge Inn, Sunday through Thursday nights and discounted tickets to Enchanted Forest Water Safari.

Water Safari Resort is still actively hiring team members for the 2023 season in departments such as Reservations, Park Admissions, Water Rides, Lifeguards, Housekeeping, Food Service and more. Team Member Housing is available on-site for certain positions for those 18 years of age and older. Applicants can apply on the website at www.watersafari.com/jobs/. Water Safari Resort is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Water Safari Resort is a family-fun Adirondack Vacation Destination with over 50 rides, shows, and attractions, including 33 heated outdoor water rides, campground, hotel and more! Water Safari Resort encompasses Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park, Old Forge Camping Resort and Water’s Edge Inn.

Enchanted Forest Water Safari is New York’s largest water theme park with more than 50 rides and attractions, including 33 heated water rides with a focus on family fun for all ages.  The park also features classic amusement rides, fun food, exciting games, cool shops, private cabanas, storybook themed characters, a family circus show and much more! www.WaterSafari.com 315-369-6145.

Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park is right next door to Water Safari.  Calypso’s Cove opens for the summer on Friday, June 30, 2023 and is open afternoons and evenings. Attractions include go-karts, kiddie go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, zipline, rock climbing wall, mini golf, the largest arcade in the Adirondacks with over 40 games, and family-friendly food featuring pizza, wings and more. “We’re very excited to reopen Calypso’s Cove this summer, after being closed in 2022,” said Katie Wojdyla, Director of Marketing. For more info www.CalypsosCove.com 315-369-6145

Old Forge Camping Resort is located next door to Water Safari offering year-round Adirondack camping and special seasonal themed events. This family-friendly, versatile campground provides heated one-room cabins and two-room cottages with kitchenette and bathroom, as well as RV hook-up sites and tent sites. www.OldForgeCamping.com1-800-CAMPING

Water’s Edge Inn is the premier lakefront Adirondack lodging destination located directly across the street from Water Safari in the heart of Old Forge. The idyllic setting and abundant amenities make Water’s Edge Inn the perfect destination for an Adirondack vacation.  Open all year, the hotel features guest rooms, luxury suites, a heated indoor pool, sauna and more! www.WatersEdgeInn.com 315-369-2484

The downtown Old Forge area offers something for everyone in the summer.  Old Forge and the Fulton Chain of Lakes are known for their Adirondack hospitality, friendly people, quaint main street shops, top quality restaurants and numerous outdoor activities.  In the summer, you can hike, canoe or kayak, boat, jet ski, visit View Arts Center in or several other area museums, take a train ride or a cruise, enjoy live entertainment or just kick back and relax.  More information can be found at www.ExperienceOldForge.com or www.OldForgeNY.com

Posted by Jenn Beach Brillante in Press Release
Memorial Day Weekend in Old Forge

Memorial Day Weekend in Old Forge

OLD FORGE, N.Y. – Old Forge NY is celebrating the unofficial start of summer with a Memorial Day weekend full of family-friendly activities and things to do.

Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park, right next door to Water Safari, will be open for the weekend on May 27 and 28 from 12pm – 9pm. Attractions include go-karts, kiddie go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, zipline, rock climbing wall, mini golf, the largest arcade in the Adirondacks with over 40 games, and family-friendly food featuring pizza and wings. They will be offering a variety of specials including Unlimited Go-Karts from 2pm -5pm for $20, $10 Unlimited Topping Pizzas, plus ride and food packages. Learn more at CalypsosCove.com.

Camping is a popular Adirondack Memorial Day tradition at the Old Forge Camping Resort. Choose from Cottages, Cabins, RV or Tent Sites. Those with military ID can save an additional 10% off. The Water’s Edge Inn, directly across the street from Calypso’s Cove, also offers the additional 10% off military discount on all guest rooms and suites.

The weekend in Old Forge will also include town-wide garage sales, shopping, dining, outdoor recreation and more! Learn more at ExperienceOldForge.com

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Posted by Jenn Beach Brillante in Press Release
Enchanted Forest Water Safari Ranked in Top 5 Water Parks in the US

Enchanted Forest Water Safari Ranked in Top 5 Water Parks in the US

OLD FORGE, NY — Enchanted Forest Water Safari (EFWS) part of Water Safari Resort has been named as a winner in the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Attractions awards as one of the top 25 water parks in the United States for the sixth year in a row. Based on an algorithm that takes into account both the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings of amusement and water parks over a 12-month period, Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge was named No. 4 on the list compiled for 2019.

EFWS is New York’s largest water theme park with more than 50 rides and attractions, including 32 water rides. The park also features classic amusement rides for all ages, fun food, exciting games, storybook characters, a family circus show and more.

“We are thrilled to receive this award for the sixth year in a row! Thank you to everyone for putting us at the top! It takes a great team to make this award possible, including our hard-working team members and our guests.” said Katie Wojdyla, Vice President and Director of Marketing for EFWS. “We strive to provide safe, clean, family fun with unprecedented value and service as our main goals. Especially gratifying is that the top three parks on the list are in Florida, making Water Safari number one outside of Florida!”

The Water Park is part of Water Safari Resort, which includes Water’s Edge Inn, Old Forge Camping Resort and Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park. Past visitors to the park have expressed their experience with reviews on TripAdvisor, “Another wonderful family adventure” “Best waterpark in the area” “Always a fun experience!” “Best day with grandkids” “A family tradition”.

The Travelers’ Choice Attractions awards honor the top 1% of attractions worldwide based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers. TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top attractions using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for amusement parks and water parks worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

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TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of every trip. With over 630 million reviews and opinions covering the world’s largest selection of travel listings worldwide – covering approximately 7.5 million accommodations, airlines, experiences, and restaurants — TripAdvisor provides travelers with the wisdom of the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what to do and where to eat. TripAdvisor also compares prices from more than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers can find the lowest price on the hotel that’s right for them. TripAdvisor-branded sites are available in 49 markets and are home to the world’s largest travel community of 455 million average monthly unique visitors, all looking to get the most out of every trip. Travelers can also follow the conversation on Twitter at #travelerschoice.

Posted by Carrie Klepadlo in Calypso's Cove Blog, Press Release

Enchanted Forest Water Safari Opens for the Season June 12

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Enchanted Forest Water Safari Opens for the Season June 12 

Old Forge, NY – Enchanted Forest Water Safari, New York’s largest water theme park, opens Wednesday, June 12th with more than 50 rides and attractions. 

Visitors this year can enjoy family circus show acts from Royal Hanneford Circus act featuring Trampoline Wall, Juggling, Single Trapeze, Clown, Hula Hoops Motorcycle in the Giant Steel Globe with grand finale of 3 riders at once! – Most popular act, back by popular demand!

The park features 32 heated water rides with a focus on family fun for all ages.  The park also features classic amusement rides, fun food, exciting games, cool shops, private cabana rentals, storybook themed characters, a family circus show and more. 315-369-6145 WaterSafari.com. 

Enchanted Forest Water Safari has added five additional cabana rentals to the park for 2019. The five new cabanas are part of a new Premium Cabana group, and are located in the Adirondack Expedition, overlooking the Black River and Rondaxe Run.  The Premium Cabanas are numbers 9-21 and include food and beverage service along with a $25 credit which is included in the price. Food and beverage service includes items such as pizza, nachos, desserts, frozen tropical drinks, beer, wine and more! All standard and premium cabana rentals include table and chairs, lounge chairs, a lockable storage cabinet and bottled water.

Water Safari Resort’s Stay ‘N Play package features discounted lodging at nearby Old Forge Camping Resort (excluding cottages) or Water’s Edge Inn Sunday through Thursday nights and discounted tickets to Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso’s Cove. 

Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park, next door to Water Safari, is open daily June 22nd. Attractions include go-karts, kiddie go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, zip line, rock climbing wall, mini golf and more than 40 games making it the best arcade in the Adirondacks.  There are many new and exciting arcade games including a giant Connect 4!  Enjoy family-friendly food including pizza, wings and more. CalypsosCove.com 315-369-6145

The downtown Old Forge area offers something for everyone in the summer.  Old Forge and the Fulton Chain of Lakes are known for their Adirondack hospitality, friendly people, quaint main street shops, top quality restaurants and numerous outdoor activities.  In the summer, you can hike, canoe or kayak, boat, jet ski, visit View Arts Center or several other area museums, take a train ride or a cruise, enjoy live entertainment or just kick back and relax.  More information can be found at Experienceoldforge.com or Oldforgeny.com 

Posted by Carrie Klepadlo in Press Release