Walibi Belgium, formerly
Walibi Wavre and then Six Flags
Belgium, is a Belgian
theme park located in Wavre
, close to
Brussels
.
During the
1998 to 2004 period, it was owned by Six
Flags, Inc, an American
theme park
operator. It was later sold to
Palamon Capital Partners.
As of
2006, the park is owned and operated, along with Paris's Parc
Astérix
, by CDA Parks (a division
of Compagnie des
Alpes).The Walibi name comes
from the mix of Wavre, Limal and
Bièrges, three towns
in the province of Walloon Brabant
, in Wallonia
.
History
The park was founded in 1975 by Eddy Meeùs under the banner "Walibi
Wavre". In its early years, it was known as a water-skiing area.
About a
decade after, in 1987, a waterpark, Aqualibi
,
opened next door.
In 1998, the park was bought by Six Flags and, three years later,
Walibi Wavre changed its name to Six Flags Belgium.
In 2004, Six Flags sold its European division to Palamon Capital
Partners, a London-based investment company.
On November 7, 2004, Six Flags Belgium officially became part of
the past. The park reopened its gates on March 26, 2005,
bearing the "Walibi Belgium" name.
In 2006, the park was taken over by CDA Parks, a French leisure
group.
Rides
Former Rides
Roller Coasters
Present Rides
The "Grande Roue" at Walibi
Belgium.
Roller Coasters
Water Rides
Thrill Rides
See also
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