Status
Opened
February 2, 2002
Owner
Ryman Hospitality Properties
Operator
Marriott International
Operating season
Year-round
Website
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is a hotel located in Kissimmee, Florida, USA.
History
Gaylord Palms opened on February 2, 2002.[1]
On April 5, 2012, Cypress Springs Family Fun Water Park opened with a 4-slide Water Play Structure, replacing one of the hotel's pools.[2] It was later expanded in February 2017 with the Big Cypress Slides, which are more thrill-focused.[3][4] The area was also renamed to simply Cypress Springs Water Park at this time.[4]
Water slides
Operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Class | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Blitz | WhiteWater West | Body | Kiddie Slide | April 5, 2012 |
| Dragonfly Dash | WhiteWater West | Body | Kiddie Slide | April 5, 2012 |
| Florida Free Fall | WhiteWater West | Body | Trapdoor/Bowl | February 2017 |
| Gator Raider | WhiteWater West | Body | Kiddie Slide | April 5, 2012 |
| Panther Plunge | WhiteWater West | Body | Kiddie Slide | April 5, 2012 |
| Tamiami Twister | WhiteWater West | Body | Racer | February 2017 |
References
- ↑ "Gaylord Entertainment Chooses Canyon Ranch to Provide Unsurpassed Spa Experience At Gaylord Palms". Ryman Hospitality Properties. December 13, 2001. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Starting tomorrow, our guests will be able to enjoy the new Cypress Springs Family Fun Water Park!". Facebook - Gaylord Palms Resort & Water Park. April 4, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ↑ Dineen, Caitlin (February 28, 2017). "Gaylord Palms Resort finishes water park improvements". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Water Park and Adult Pool". Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. Archived from the original on February 21, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2025.