OLD FORGE, N.Y. — (August 18, 2026) Families visiting Old Forge have a new way to play with the addition of the Excavator ride experience at Calypso’s Cove, located next door to Water Safari.
Calypso’s Cove will celebrate the new attraction with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 18, at 1 p.m. Members of the media and the public are invited to attend, see the new excavators in action and officially welcome the experience to Old Forge.
The attraction features three real JCB mini excavators brought to Old Forge from Water Safari’s sister park, Diggerland USA. Two excavators offer guests a traditional digging experience, while the third challenges riders to use the excavator’s arm and hook attachment to pick up shapes and carefully place them in matching openings giving them the opportunity to try their hand at a familiar family game with a real-life construction-themed twist.
“Bringing these excavators from Diggerland USA allows us to offer a unique, hands-on experience for families visiting the resort,” said Shawn Kidd, park president of Water Safari. “We are excited to give our guests a new experience that allows them to operate real construction equipment in a safe, interactive environment.”
Designed for children and families, the excavator attraction combines hands-on play, coordination and problem-solving with the thrill of operating authentic construction equipment.
Children under 48 inches may operate the new attraction with a parent or legal guardian. Small children must be able to walk and maintain an upright position on their own. Operators must be at least 42 inches tall to ride alone.
The Excavator attraction is now open at Calypso’s Cove, conveniently located next to Water Safari in Old Forge. Guests may purchase two-hour unlimited-attraction wristbands for use on any attraction at Calypso’s Cove.
About Calypso’s Cove
Calypso’s Cove family fun park is located next door to Water Safari and is open afternoons and evenings throughout the summer season. Attractions include go-karts, kiddie go-karts, mini golf, a ropes course with a zipline, real excavator ride, an arcade and family-friendly food featuring pizza, boneless wings and more. Visit CalypsosCove.com.
About Diggerland USA
Diggerland USA, located in West Berlin, New Jersey, is a construction-themed adventure park where families can ride, drive and operate real construction equipment in a safe, family-friendly environment.
About Enchanted Parks
Enchanted Parks is a leading owner and operator in the entertainment and leisure industry. The third largest privately held regional park operator in the United States, Enchanted Parks operates eight properties nationwide, delivering memorable experiences across amusement parks, water parks, and destination attractions. The company operates its parks through empowered teams and entrepreneurial practices that drive operational efficiency, exceptional guest service, and strong, lasting customer relationships by consistently delivering outstanding value. For more information, visit Enchantedparks.com
