Splash Universe
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Splash Universe is a subsidiary of Focus Hospitality Services, LLC, a developer, owner, and operator of hotels and resorts in the United States founded in 1984. Both Focus Hospitality and Splash Universe are headquartered in Valparaiso, Indiana
. Focus developed the brand "Splash Universe Water Park Resorts" as a full-service, value-priced waterpark for families with children.
Each Splash Universe indoor waterpark
resort is characterized by an individualized theme. The waterpark in Dundee, Michigan
follows an outdoors motif, while the Shipshewana, Indiana
waterpark is country-themed. Both Splash Universe resorts opened in the Winter of 2006 . Additional waterparks are currently under development.
It was estimated in 2006 that hotels with indoor waterparks would grow to a forecast of 144 by year end, up 33% from 108 in 2005. As of the beginning of 2008, 181 waterpark resorts were open. A 25.7% increase from 2006.
On June 6, 2010 around 2:17am EST a EF2 tornado struck the area of Dundee, MI doing major damage to Cabela's, Splash Universe Waterpark, and restaurants in the area. There were no major injuries but there are reports of major damage to the village.
Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso is a city in and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 31,730 at the 2010 census, making it the 2nd largest city in Porter County.-History:...
. Focus developed the brand "Splash Universe Water Park Resorts" as a full-service, value-priced waterpark for families with children.
Each Splash Universe indoor waterpark
Indoor waterpark
An indoor waterpark is a type of waterpark that is located inside a building. An indoor waterpark has the ability to stay open year-round, as it is not affected by weather conditions.-History:...
resort is characterized by an individualized theme. The waterpark in Dundee, Michigan
Dundee, Michigan
Dundee is a village in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,522 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Dundee Township. Through a series of annexations and land transfers, the village has greatly increased in size over the past several years...
follows an outdoors motif, while the Shipshewana, Indiana
Shipshewana, Indiana
Shipshewana is a town in Newbury Township, LaGrange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 658 at the 2010 census. It is the location of the Menno-Hof Amish & Mennonite Museum, which showcases the history of the Amish and Mennonite peoples....
waterpark is country-themed. Both Splash Universe resorts opened in the Winter of 2006 . Additional waterparks are currently under development.
Historical background
Family entertainment resorts featuring indoor water parks are a relatively new development in the growing segment of the resort and entertainment industries. Vacation trends indicate families choosing to take shorter, more frequent vacations that they can drive to.It was estimated in 2006 that hotels with indoor waterparks would grow to a forecast of 144 by year end, up 33% from 108 in 2005. As of the beginning of 2008, 181 waterpark resorts were open. A 25.7% increase from 2006.
On June 6, 2010 around 2:17am EST a EF2 tornado struck the area of Dundee, MI doing major damage to Cabela's, Splash Universe Waterpark, and restaurants in the area. There were no major injuries but there are reports of major damage to the village.