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WHEN:                   OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY     APR 26-MAY 17   10am-7pm 
                                OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK   MAY 19-AUG 17   10am-7pm 
                                OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY    AUG 23-SEPT 1    11am-6pm 
                                OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY    SEPT 6-SEPT 14   11am-5pm

DESCRIPTION:     GIWP is the largest Water Park on the coast, featuring miles of slides and an island theme.
                                The names of the attractions incorporate landmarks located within South Mississippi
                                and the chain of islands just off the coast know as the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

ATTRACTIONS:     The 18-acre Waterpark attractions include……… the one and only HORN ISLAND BLASTER
                                water roller coaster. The Master Blaster was voted #1 waterpark attraction in the 
                                country two years in a row. It takes two riders through more than 500 feet of twist
                                and turns including uphill BLAST. 

                                The other slides include: 
                                CAMILLE CUTTER raft ride 
                                DEER ISLAND EXPRESS a closed flume tube slide 
                                CAT ISLAND CATAPULT open flume tube slide 
                                SHIP ISLAND WRECK two shorter open flumes

RELAX:                  WAVELAND WAVE POOL where you can ride the waves 
                               LAZY PEARL River where you can just float around the entire park 
                               SPRAY ST LOUIS spray ground 
                               (Not So) Long Beach tanning area

TODDLERS:            LIL’ PELICAN’S BAY kiddy area has over 10 Aquatic toys and slides, topped off by a huge
                                bucket of water that fills and tips throughout the day.

FOOD:                    PETIT BOIS ISLAND CAFÉ – You’ll love the new Menu with Grilled Panini Sandwiches,
                               Awesome Kids Meals, Cool Summer Salads, Pizza, Grilled Chicken, Hotdogs, Hamburgers,
                               Chicken Tenders, Corn Dogs, Nachos, French Fries, Onion Rings and more. Cool off with,
                               Dippin’ Dots and Coca Cola Beverages. 

                              AND NEW FOR 2008- Cat B’Lue’s Back-Bay Barbeque

MASCOTS:            POLLY THE PELICAN and the other mascots are loved by kids (Gully the Seagull, Cat B’Lue
                              the Crab and T’Kiln the Raccoon).

EVENTS:               Enjoy Live Music every Sunday Afternoon from 2pm-5pm.  Where else can you float in a tube
                              while you rock (on the waves) to live music?

GROUPS:               15 OR MORE PEOPLE QUALIFIES FOR GROUP RATES, if reserved one week in advance. 
                               You can add a private cabana. For larger occasions reserve a Party Pavilion or the VIP room. 
                               Catered menus are available. 

                               BIRTHDAY PARTIES                 CORPORATE EVENTS 
                               FAMILY REUNIONS                   COMPANY PICNICS

RATES:                 FULL DAY TICKETS-$27.95 ($19.95 for those under 42” tall)
                              Includes FREE parking, lifejacket and inner tube usage. 
                              
                              Available to rent on a first-come, first-serve basis are: 
                              PRIVATE CABANAS $40 (weekends-$65) 
                              FISH CAMPS $65 (weekends-$85) 
                              LOCKERS $6 (plus $5 returnable deposit)

WEEKDAYS:        Special offers happen every weekday! Certain Occupations and Employees get five dollars off
                              Full-Day Tickets and discounts on food; with an ID or check-stub. So visit the website at
                              www.gulfislandswaterpark.com to see if you qualify!

SEASON PASS:    Get your SEASON PASS-$89.95 ($79.95 for those under 42” tall) at www.gulfislandswaterpark.com
                              or the ticket office. 2008 Season Pass Holders get more benefits than ever before. 

                               You pay one price and come as often as you like.

WHERE:                Gulf Islands Water Park is located on I-10 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Exit Highway 49 north to
                               Landon Road and turn left at the Sportsplex entrances. The phone number is 1-866-GULF-FUN.



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