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Hawaiian Falls unveiled new park enhancements, events and seasonal celebrations for the 2026 season.
The details
The water park opened May 2 under new owners Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, which bought the Hawaiian Falls properties in Roanoke, Mansfield and Waco last August, according to previous reporting.
The new ownership group invested $1 million in park upgrades, including new amenities, enhanced food and drink offerings and new events, according to a news release.
All the wave pools had new LED jumbo screens installed for events such as dine-in movies, FIFA World Cup watch parties and other live-stream sporting events, according to a news release.
Other changes include:
Quote of note
“We’re looking forward to welcoming families back to Hawaiian Falls this summer,” said Ron McKenzie, Ripley's Believe It or Not! World Entertainment senior director of marketing. “Our teams have worked hard during the offseason to refresh the parks and create an exciting lineup of new events and enhancements for families to enjoy all summer long.”
What else?
Active-duty military and veterans with a valid ID can purchase a special-priced daily admission ticket. Season passes this year will include one free ticket to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum in Grand Prairie.
The Roanoke park is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, according to previous reporting.
