Lost Island Theme Park

Lost Island Theme Park is a planned theme park in Waterloo, Iowa. The 90-acre (36 ha) park will include five themed lands, which will feature numerous attractions; including three roller coasters.[1] Lost Island Theme Park is owned by the Bertch family, who operate the Lost Island Waterpark, which is located next to the site of the theme park. Construction on Lost Island Theme Park began in August 2019, it is projected to be completed in 2022, and it will cost an estimated $100 million.[2]

Lost Island Theme Park
LocationWaterloo, Iowa, United States
Coordinates42.440575°N 92.307470°W / 42.440575; -92.307470
StatusUnder construction
Opens2022
OwnerThe Bertch Family
Operated byLost Island Waterpark
Area90 acres (0.36 km2)
Attractions
Roller coasters3
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Planning and construction
Matugani, which formerly operated at Liseberg as Kanonen, is being relocated to Lost Island Theme Park

In 2001, Bertch Cabinet Manufacturing, owned by the Bertch family, opened Lost Island Waterpark. Over time, the water park expanded, and it became ranked among the best water parks in the United States.[3] On July 15, 2019, the Bertch family announced plans to construct Lost Island Theme Park next to Lost Island Waterpark.[4] The planned 90-acre (36 ha) park would be located next to a 30-acre (12 ha) lake, and it would feature multiple attractions in five themed lands.[5] The park will feature three roller coasters: Nopuko a Suspended Looping Coaster, which operated at Ratanga Junction in South Africa as Cobra; Matugani an Accelerator Coaster, which operated at Liseberg in Sweden; and an SBF/Visa junior Wacky Worm coaster named Lokolo.[6] Construction on Lost Island Theme Park began on August 23, 2019, and it is projected to be completed by 2022.[7]

Lost Island Theme Park gradually began to unveil ride names and details on their website throughout the summer and fall of 2021. The park's Volkanu: Quest for the Golden Idol dark ride was formally announced during a press conference at the annual IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida.[8][9] The park purchased a variety of new and used rides alike from a handful of manufacturers, including Zamperla, SBF Visa Group, Moser's Rides, Gerstlauer, and Interlink.

On March 10, 2022, a fire destroyed the queue building, loading station and control system for Yuta Falls, an Interlink log flume ride.[10]

Rides

Mura Fire Clan

A spiritual clan of warriors and acrobats that protect the island from the malevolent fire god Volkanu.

Yuta Earth Tribe

A land of people who are the keepers of the forest and spice collectors

  • Matugani - Intamin Accelerator Coaster
  • Yuta Falls - Interlink Super Flume
  • Kukui Station - Bumper Cars

Awa Water Nomads

A land of carefree nomads who enjoy simple pleasures and adventure.

  • Alzanu's Eye - Ferris Wheel
  • Eeki Eeki Escape - Flying Carousel
  • Sea Swell - Swinging Pirate Ship
  • Awaati Water Battle - Interlink Splash Battle
  • Nika's Gift - Carousel
  • Wakani Whirl - Tea Cups
  • Zulawa Wave - Music Express

Udara Air Kingdom

A land populated by inventors who build things that harness the power of air

  • Amara Aviators - Gerstlauer Sky Fly
  • Skyborne - S&S Turbo Drop
  • Dream Spinner - Zamperla Midi Family Swinger
  • Nopuko Air Coaster - Vekoma SLC with Extended Helix

Tamariki Spirit Realm

Home to the park's attractions for kids, this realm is the domain of the Tamariki, small mischievous spirits that maintain the balance of the four elements on the Lost Island.[11]

  • Kapulele Gliders - Zamperla Magic Bikes
  • Mama Pezaki - Zamperla Crazy Bus
  • Mura Dancer - Zamperla Pounce N' Bounce
  • Ohu Hoppers - Zamperla Jump Around
  • Golapa Sprouts - Zamperla Samba Tower
  • Lokolo - SBF Visa Wacky Worm
  • Tuka Tumbler - Zamperla Mini Ferris Wheel

References
  1. Jamison, Tim (October 30, 2020). "Pandemic doesn't faze Lost Island Theme Park plans". The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  2. "$100 Million Lost Island Theme Park Planned for Waterloo". WHO-DT. July 15, 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  3. Jamison, Tim (July 15, 2019). "$100 million Lost Island theme park plans unveiled". The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  4. Kalk, Jordee (July 16, 2019). "Lost Island to open a new theme park as part of $100 million expansion". KCRG-TV. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  5. Steele, Ron (July 15, 2019). "UPDATE: Lost Island given special permit to expand". KWWL (TV). Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  6. "Lost Island Theme Park". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  7. Huffman, Elwin (August 23, 2019). "Ground Broken For New Theme Park In Waterloo PHOTOS". KCRR. Townsquare Media. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  8. "Sally Dark Rides unveils plans for an immersive attraction at New Lost Island Theme Park". www.parkworld-online.com. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  9. Coates, Charlotte (November 17, 2021). "Sally Dark Rides announces two new attractions at IAAPA Expo 2021". Blooloop. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  10. "Crews battle blaze at construction site of new Iowa amusement park". kcci.com. Waterloo, Iowa: Hearst Television Inc. March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  11. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Tamariki (spirit) Realm. YouTube.
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