World's tallest water coaster coming to Galveston

GALVESTON, Texas – A local water park is staying true to the famous saying: Everything is bigger in Texas.

Schilterbahn Galveston Island announced Thursday it will be building the world's tallest water ride. The exact height of the ride will be announced this spring.

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MASSIV will be in place in time for the waterpark’s 10th anniversary celebration this summer.

“We are thrilled to be bringing this iconic ride to Galveston Island,” said Ron Sutula, general manager for Schlitterbahn Galveston Island. “It’s a massive anniversary present to all our guests and is going to be a blast to ride.”

The ride will feature a translucent section that will make riders visible from the river below, four uphill sections with six blaster jets and a triple-drop ending into a landing pool.

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island is home to more thrill rides than any other Schlitterbahn waterpark.