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The 'it' List
What makes a great waterpark resort? Is it the size of the indoor waterpark or the number of amenities? We've profiled 10 facilities that have what it takes.
The Top 25
A list of the industry leaders based on waterpark size, room cost and room count. How does your resort measure up?
SPECIAL SECTION
2007 Top 10 Waterpark Resorts
Waterpark Resorts Today's first ranking of the highest-grossing resorts across the nation — and what put them there.
TRENDS & IDEAS
Seeing the Future
 The waterpark resort business model is changing. Here's how to prepare now to reap future rewards.

To the Extreme
 With several large new products in the works, and the promise of drawing new markets, extreme aquatics may be the industry's next big thing.

Cutting the Wires
 A Wi-Fi network can enhance guest experiences and increase operational efficiency. Here's the lowdown on this high-tech solution.
TIPS
Open with Care
 Retractable roofing is an attractive alternative for guests and operators, but it requires careful planning.

Damage Control
 16 types of slide damage to watch for and easy ways to fix common problems.

Out of the Pool
 Knowing how to handle a food- or waterborne illness incident before it strikes can go a long way toward helping you recover after one.
DESIGN MATTERS
Out of the Box
Slide structures that hang from the ceiling? That's just one of the many possibilities the first concrete dome indoor waterpark shows off.

Quality Control
Operators must weigh cost and comfort when considering the right air quality system for indoor waterpark resorts. Here's a look at how the different options balance out.

The Sky's the Limit
Waterpark managers can find ways to maximize facility use beyond aquatic activities.

CURRENT ISSUE
RESORTS REPORT
A Good Year
 Annual report shows strong growth in waterpark market, despite shaky economy.

 Under Scrutiny
 Local governments investigate two New England waterpark resorts.

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Supersized
 With a recent expansion, Kalahari Resort, Sandusky, Ohio, is betting that bigger is better.
EDITOR'S NOTES
Something Special
You need to go above and beyond to impress guests today .

Plus: Senior Editor Kendra Kozen reflects on issues affecting the waterpark resort industry. See what she's talking about now.

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