Old Forge, NY – Enchanted Forest Water Safari opens for the 2025 season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The park features 33 heated water rides focusing on family fun for all ages. The park also features classic amusement rides, family-friendly food, exciting games, cool shops, private cabana rentals, storybook-themed characters, a family circus show, and more.

Visitors this year can enjoy the twice-daily family circus show featuring acts from the Royal Hanneford Circus, including the exciting Double Wheel of Destiny, Motorcycles in the Globe, Aerial Moon, a Hilarious Clown, and Jamie’s Perky Pups Performing Dogs.

New this summer, guests can skip the lines by placing their food and beverage orders directly from their mobile devices. Simply order, wait for the notification, and pick up your items when they’re ready. Mobile ordering is available at select locations throughout the park.

Cabana Rentals are available for guests to reserve online for the 2025 season. Each cabana rental includes a table, chairs and lounge chairs, bottled water in a souvenir bucket with ice, and a lockable storage cabinet. The 2025 season will offer 10 new-style cabanas from which to choose near the Shadow, Pygmy Pond and Walter’s Wild Slide at the front of the park.  All cabana rentals include exclusive mobile ordering with food delivery.

Water Safari Resort is offering several promotions this summer, including the chance for families visiting the park to win a free cabana rental with the “Enchanted Family of the Day” contest. Each day, one lucky family will be crowned as the Enchanted Family of the Day and will win exclusive access to a private cabana, elevating their experience to new levels of comfort and luxury. Private Cabanas enable guests to relax in luxury for up to 10 guests (not including 2 years old and under).

Water Safari Resort’s Stay ‘N Play packages feature discounted lodging at nearby Old Forge Camping Resort or the Water’s Edge Inn, Sunday through Thursday nights and discounted tickets to Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Discounted Calypso’s Cove attraction pricing is available to upgrade the package.

Water Safari Resort is still actively hiring team members for the 2025 season in departments such as Reservationists, Custodial, Grounds Crew, Housekeeping, and more. Applicants can apply on the website. Water Safari Resort is an equal opportunity employer.

Water Safari Resort is a family-fun Adirondack Vacation Destination with over 50 rides, shows, and attractions, including 33 heated outdoor water rides, campground, hotel, and more! Water Safari Resort encompasses Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park, Old Forge Camping Resort, and Water’s Edge Inn.

Enchanted Forest Water Safari is New York’s largest water theme park with more than 50 rides and attractions, including 33 heated water rides focusing on family fun for all ages.  The park also features classic amusement rides, fun food, exciting games, cool shops, private cabanas, storybook-themed characters, a family circus show, and much more!

Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park is right next door to Water Safari! Open summer afternoons and evenings. Attractions include ropes course with zipline, go-karts, kiddie go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, arcade, and family-friendly food featuring pizza, wings and more!

Old Forge Camping Resort is located next door to Water Safari, offering year-round Adirondack camping and special seasonal themed events. This family-friendly, versatile campground provides heated one-room cabins, and two-room cottages with a kitchenette and bathroom, as well as RV hook-up sites and tent sites. 1-800-CAMPING

Water’s Edge Inn is the premier lakefront Adirondack lodging destination located directly across the street from Water Safari in the heart of Old Forge. The idyllic setting and abundant amenities make Water’s Edge Inn the perfect destination for an Adirondack vacation.  Open all year, the hotel features guest rooms, luxury suites, a heated indoor pool, sauna, and more! 315-940-2466

The downtown Old Forge area offers something for everyone in the summer.  Old Forge and the Fulton Chain of Lakes are known for their Adirondack hospitality, friendly people, quaint main street shops, top quality restaurants and numerous outdoor activities.  In the summer, you can hike, canoe or kayak, boat, jet ski, visit View Arts Center in or several other area museums & galleries, take a train ride or a cruise, enjoy live entertainment or just kick back and relax.  More information can be found at www.ExperienceOldForge.com or www.OldForgeNY.com