PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL: …Florida developer Glenn Straub said he wants to build the world’s largest water park at Revel, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The project would cost approximately $108 million, utilizing the exterior and interior of the structure.
The paper also reports that Straub plans to remove the Revel brand and sell the naming rights to the casino…
The water park is part of Straub’s larger vision for the structure, which includes a high-speed ferry and railway between Atlantic City and New York. He previously said he wanted to build a university “for geniuses.” (more)
EDITOR: The water park strikes this long time Atlantic City observer as exactly what is needed to broaden the attraction of the resort beyond its aging clientle. It is long past due for A C to offer some family fun. Let’s hope that Staub doesn’t turn out to be a flake. The high speed ferry could be an attraction. The railway seems unlikely.
