Schlitterbahn Kansas City

Overview

In 2005, the quickly growing Schlitterbahn Waterpark company unveiled their ambitious plans to build a massive waterpark resort in Kansas City, Kansas. What would ultimately be built in 2009 was something a bit underwhelming. However, the park would open Verruckt, the world's tallest waterslide and one which would embroil the park in controversy and scrutiny for years. Ultimately, following this disaster, the park would close forever and be left abandoned. Join me today as we find out how this happened.

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