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Client Testimonials

“Splasherhorn is a spectacular signature attraction for Avalanche Bay. KoalaPlay Group’s custom creation delivers an aquatic experience for all ages. This attraction allows Avalanche Bay to raise the bar for water park enthusiasts.”

- Brenda Walli, indoor water park director for Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark.

“Skull Island is a breathtaking signature attraction for Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. KoalaPlay Group’s innovative design will attract families immediately to the water park and will bring them back for a long time to come.”

- Ron Sevart, vice president and general manager of Six Flags Great America and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.

“You won’t find anything like it in the Dells or anywhere else in the country. KoalaPlay Group has created an attraction at Grand Bear that is the most unique and enticing. Illinois now has a viable option for both residents and out-of-state visitors to spend tourism dollars.”

- David Smiley, general manager for Grand Bear Lodge.

“This enormous play structure is unlike anything anywhere else in the world. There is so much to discover and experience, we know it will become a must-do for families who visit the park.”

- Rick McCurley, vice president and general manager at Six Flags Great Adventure.

“Skull Island gives guests of Six Flags Over Georgia one more reason to visit the theme park with their families and keep coming back. With its innovative design, extraordinary theming and unique play features, it is a must-do attraction.”

- Melinda Ashcraft, vice president and general manager of Six Flags Over Georgia.

“You won’t find anything like it in the Dells or anywhere else in the country. KoalaPlay Group has created an attraction at Grand Bear that is the most unique and enticing. Illinois now has a viable option for both residents and out-of-state visitors to spend tourism dollars.”

- David Smiley, general manager for Grand Bear Lodge.

“The custom-themed play area is a perfect addition to our family restaurant. The younger children will enjoy climbing and playing on the pieces while parents will be happy we offer a safe area that stimulates their child’s imagination and gets out some pent up energy. Plus our purchase helped support a cause that is near and dear to our hearts.”

- Leroy Schmidt, owner of the McDonald’s restaurant in Monument, Colorado.

“The action-packed excitement that families will experience at PEANUTS Playhouse is second to none. KoalaPlay Group’s Interactive BallPlay gives our guests a new and exhilarating way to play together.”

- Phil Bender, vice president and general manager, Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun.

“We wanted to make a statement to the kids of our church and community that as a church we love and value them. In order to convince someone that God loves them you must first demonstrate that you love them and our play park is a demonstration of our love for kids. We want our church to be a place where people come and enjoy themselves and develop relationships.”

- Jonathan Scott Barnard, children’s ministries director, Calvary Church.

“KoalaPlay Group has provided us with an exceptional design concept. The design and Koala’s outstanding reputation for safety and quality equipment have been determining factors in our selection process.”

- Steve Parker, executive vice president, Tierra del Sol Resort, Inc.

“The themes for the swimming centers were chosen by our students, who were able to provide creative input and explore their imaginations. As we continue to partner with our communities, we look for safe places like the fitness and swimming centers where families can spend quality time together.”

- Dr. Robert O’Brien, superintendent, Huron Valley Schools.

"The Foam Factory is a major attraction at our new facility. It has been very popular with groups, birthday parties as well as our general walk-up traffic. Kids and parents absolutely love it. It is a great experience when you see how the combination of bright colors, action and interactive elements keep families engaged and coming back for more. The Foam Factory is currently generating about 12% of our total revenues. We expect this number to be greater over the winter months."

- Jon Ellis, owner of Paradise Park.

“Carl’s Jr. benefits from the competitive advantage the play areas provide. We already have a strong family customer base and the play areas make our restaurants even more appealing.”

- Jorge Lutteroth, president of ICR.

"We had tremendous marketing support from KoalaPlay Group and their agency partner in promoting the opening of Pirates Cove. With their help, we were able to generate media coverage, create an exciting event to preview the park, and raise awareness within the community of our commitment to provide a safe and entertaining waterpark for families to enjoy."

- Denise White, marketing and public information administrator for City of Englewood Parks and Recreation.

“We’ve had customers tell us that they’ve never seen their kids so happy at the Dells without getting wet. KoalaPlay Group did a superb job both in bringing extraordinary creativity and technical ability to the project, as well as in making the Timberland Playhouse a natural fit to our resort’s overall old west theme. What’s even more appealing is that KoalaPlay Group’s High Ballocity system makes the attraction suitable for every age of kid, from toddlers to teens. They simply love it.”

- Joe Eck, director of sales and marketing for Wilderness Resort.

“WaterColors is by far the industry’s most design-driven and efficient approach to building a quality water play area that can keep up with our future needs. KoalaPlay Group has given us a system that matches perfectly with our long-term water park development plan. As attendance to our water park increases, we can add play levels to Saturation Station without requiring new capital outlays, which means we can expand sooner.”

- George Frantzis II, vice president for Quassy Amusement Park.

“KoalaPlay Group did an excellent job of creating an attraction that creatively enhances the value we provide to our customers, especially those with younger children. The funhouse blends seamlessly with our other Marvel Adventure City amusement attractions.”

- Gord Arbeau, director of marketing for Canadian Niagara Hotels and Entertainment.

"The new play area has added greatly to our amenities at Provo Towne Centre, allowing us to create a place where families can enjoy their time together at the mall in an exciting and safe environment. It's been a great success with our mall shoppers, business partners, and most importantly, the children that love playing on the fun transportation pieces."

- Celeste Neil, general manager of Provo Towne Centre.

"We wanted our new structure to be family friendly and visually enticing. KoalaPlay Group created an attraction that transports guests into an exotic tropical land, and it fits in perfectly with our Caribbean theme at Myrtle Waves."

- Tom Jones, senior vice president for amusements and attractions for Burroughs & Chapin.

“We believe the Foam Ball Factory will be a great show piece for our new family-friendly area KidWorks."

- Larry MacKenzie, vice president and general manager for Valleyfair Amusement Park.

“KoalaPlay Group has designed a truly one-of-a-kind structure. When it is completed, it will be the most breathtaking water park attraction in the world.”

- Tim Black, vice president and general manager of Six Flags Great America and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.

“As one of the largest play structures of its kind in the world, we are confident that Balin’s Jungleland will become a must-do for families who visit the park.”

- Rick McCurley, vice president and general manager at Six Flags Great Adventure.

“We are excited about adding interactive water-play attractions like Koala’s WaterColors to Summer Bay Resort because timeshare owners are increasingly likely to travel on a general vacation where they spend four or more nights at the resort. Water-play attractions make our property considerably more appealing to existing and prospective owners who want to engage in active, family-friendly forms of recreation during their extended stays. We are leading the way in making interactive water-play to a must-have amenity for the nation’s premier timeshare resorts.”

- Phil Demer, vice president of operations for Summer Bay Resort.

“Our indoor waterpark resorts are setting the trend in family travel by creating a year-round, 84 degree family destination. KoalaPlay Group is very professional, creative and industry-leading. They have created one of the most original themed attractions at Blue Harbor that is colorful, enticing and innovative.”

- Eric Lund, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Great Lakes Companies, Inc.

"Family entertainment is why we exist and Wiley's Woods has become the centerpiece of our commitment to build attractions that create an experience like none other. KoalaPlay Group was instrumental in creating a new and exciting family fun venue where our guests are spending countless hours."

- Curtis Brown, general manager for Great Wolf Lodge


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