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BRIEF: DEVELOPING: Pharaoh's gets new ownership, nameREDLANDS, Jan 03, 2012 (San Bernardino County Sun - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The general manager of Pharaoh's Adventure Park announced Tuesday that new ownership has taken over the park, bringing with it a new name and new intentions. "Splash Kingdom Waterpark at Pharaoh's" is now owned and operated by Clearwater Waterpark Development, LLC, based in Ladera Ranch, and overseen by president Greg Briggs, former general manager of Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine. Splash Kingdom general manager Dave Simon said the change brings with it an emphasis on "family-friendly" entertainment and activities. "Everything is completely, 100 percent family oriented," Simon said. With that change, the park will undergo an expansion of its water rides, including a 16,000 square foot wave pool, plus an additional water play and splash ground for children and other amenities. "The renovation will start next week," Simon said. The park will suspend operation of its arcade, although the Upper Deck Sports Bar will be open weekends through Super Bowl Sunday. "When we relaunch in May, we'll have a brand-new wave pool, go-carts, bumper boats, food services," and more, he said. Reach Molly via email, or call her at 909-793-3221. ___ (c)2012 the San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, Calif.) Visit the San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, Calif.) at www.sbsun.com Distributed by MCT Information Services |