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Floating theme parks?

Cruise ships are becoming more and more like theme parks, hosting incredible state-of-the-art activities that would never have been possible 20 years ago. The brand-new Disney Wish, for example, features a water-coaster called the Aquamouse, which Disney is marketing as the first ever real Disney attraction at sea.

Another notable example is when Carnival incorporated the first ever roller coaster on a cruise ship, when the ‘Bolt’ was installed on the new Mardi Gras in 2020. Carnival plans to add two more roller coasters on the upcoming Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. The much anticipated MSC World Europa also has the tallest dry slide at sea. The Spiral is situated in the interior walkway, and spans 11 decks. Also, the model of the onboard water park suggests that MSC World Europa will be the first cruise ship to feature a tornado-style slide, but MSC Cruises are yet to

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