Schlitterbahn water park opened today, but without the new world’s tallest water slide.
The Verruckt originally was supposed to open May 23, but has been postponed tentatively to June 5, according to a note on the water park’s website.
The water park is working toward completing adjustments and commissioning the new ride, according to the announcement. Contest winners will participate on June 5.
The park is located at 94th and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kan. Today’s opening hours were 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.