Lanier Islands Prepared to Make a Splash with May 6 Launch of its 2017 LanierWorld Season
Southern Lakeside Destination Will Open the Floodgates to Thousands of Adoring Fans of its Beach, Boardwalk and Waterpark Entertainment District
Buford, Ga. – April 25, 2017 – The much-anticipated return of summer comes a little earlier to the shores of Georgia’s Lake Lanier thanks to the opening of Lanier Islands’ beach, boardwalk and waterpark entertainment district – LanierWorld. Packing more than a half-mile stretch of white sandy beach, a tasty variety of restaurants and concessions, a five-story high HD Spectacular Screen, miniature golf course, over a dozen waterslides and attractions, and so much more, LanierWorld will open the floodgates to fun on Saturday, May 6. Celebrating an extended summer season this year, the park will be open on weekends through October 1, and open daily from May 22 through August 6. For those fans who can’t wait until May 6, a special “Church Day” preview will be available on April 29 at a discounted rate of just $29.99*. To add to the allure further, through April 30, Lanier Islands is featuring a pre-season sale of 10% off the regular price on its popular Summer Adventure passes.
“Lanier Islands is looking forward to an ‘eventful’ summer season at LanierWorld,” said Bucky Perry, the resort’s Director of Operations. “We’re bringing back all of our fan-favorite rides and slides, and placing more of an emphasis on the overall guest experience with great open-air concerts, memorable holiday celebrations, carnival-inspired monthly Full Moon Parties and – new this year – special Community Days to honor our neighboring communities and the people who live there. We’re also debuting a delicious new menu at our popular beachfront Sunset Cove Café.”
Broken into four distinct districts, new guests to the Islands can expect to find the following during their visit to LanierWorld:
Big Beach: Guests can grab a lounge chair and soak up some rays, tackle the water top Wibit inflatable obstacle course, catch a movie on the Spectacular Screen, bounce around Bucky’s Battle Ball Court, watch the little ones make a splash in the Fun Zone or test their bravery on three high thrills waterslides: Blackout, Fast Down and Double Down.
Boardwalk: Visitors can peruse the food stands, sidle up to the Dockside Bar, dine on pizza or pasta at Gianni’s Italian Bistro & Pizzeria, soar over the lake on the Thunderbolt Triple Zip, or tackle three awesome waterslides: CAT4, Twister and Typhoon.
Family Fun Park: Home to the Islands’ renowned Wildwaves Wave Pool, mom and dad can relax at the edge of the surf while the kids take to the waves. For adventurous guests, the Raging River waterslide awaits. Family Fun Park is also home to the brand new eatery – The Break, created by the founders of Rico’s World Kitchen in Buford and The Brunch Apothecary in Dacula.
Sunset Cove: An attraction so FUN it has fun baked into its name, the FunDunker Playhouse offers three stories of interactive, splashtacular excitement for one and all with the challenging FunDunker Drop waterslide at center stage. The Cove is also home to the popular Sunset Cove Café, the Sunset Cove stage, Lakeside Links Miniature Golf Course, sand volleyball court and more.
For Opening Weekend at LanierWorld, the resort will host the 5K Foam Fest beginning at noon and a live performance by Ray Fulcher on the Sunset Stage from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. The Foam Fest is a fun and challenging obstacle course that includes the world's largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. There is all day music, a kids' zone, delicious food, great vendors and beer gardens. Sunday, May 7 will boast a DJ in the early afternoon followed by a live performance by Johnny Summers on the Sunset Stage from 3 to 6 p.m. Both days will feature fun and games on the beach, led by the Islands’ Legacy Kids Camp Counselors and appearances by LanierWorld mascot, Bucky the Beaver. LanierWorld will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 7.
In addition to savings with their Summer Adventure Season Passes, the Islands offers its guests the prospect of an affordable, yet memorable vacation or staycation experience with its Family Fun Accommodations Packages. Packages include an overnight stay at Legacy Lodge, Legacy Villas or Legacy LakeHouses + LanierWorld Passes, Fast Passes, Daily Breakfast Buffet for Four and more – representing a savings of 75% off LanierWorld Adventure and breakfast when combined with resort stay. For additional information about LanierWorld, to purchase passes online, to book an overnight stay, to register for the 5K Foam Fest and more at Lanier Islands, prospective guests of the Islands are encouraged to visit www.lanierislands.com or call 770-945-8787.
* More information about this event is available at http://www.lanierislands.com/lanierworld/church-day2017.
