USA: New VR Sliding Experience Coming to Kalahari Resorts Poconos

Managed by the Nelson family and their operating company Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, the Africa-themed Kalahari-branded waterparks, now located at four sites across the US, regularly offer guests new attractions and experiences.

For example, the Kalahari Resorts Poconos in Pennsylvania has just recently equipped its “Anaconda” waterslide with Ballast VR’s VRSlide^® technology, which will allow guests to experience the slide in a virtual environment starting next week (29 July). Sliders will be equipped with sensor-based, waterproof headsets before they take the plunge on their tubes. There will be three different themes (an African safari, an alien encounter or fire-breathing dragons) to choose from, which can be selected at the touch of a button before the start. According to the manufacturer, this novelty is the first ever installation of a VRSlide in the USA. (eap)