In partnership with Aquópolis Villanueva de la Cañada, ProSlide proudly launched a RocketBLAST experience in June that’s yet to be seen in Europe.
June 17, 2026 — Madrid, Spain — Aquópolis Villanueva de la Cañada has officially opened Kilauea to the public, marking the debut of a one-of-a-kind Water Coaster experience in Europe. The attraction welcomed its first guests on June 12 following a media event attended by more than 200 journalists, content creators, and industry guests, all eager to experience the ride firsthand.
As Aquópolis Villanueva de la Cañada approaches its 40th anniversary of entertaining generations of visitors, the park is launching the 2026 season with its most ambitious attraction to date. Kilauea, a ProSlide RocketBLAST Water Coaster, anchors Mana Nui, an entirely new area that expands the park by 4,682 square metres.
“We are extremely proud of our continued collaboration with Parques Reunidos,” said Aaron Wilson, Senior Vice President – Business Development – EMEA & LATAM at ProSlide. “We worked very closely with both the Aquópolis Villanueva de la Cañada team and Parques Reunidos headquarters to develop an iconic attraction that would be a first for the region, and we’re incredibly excited about the result.”
Stretching nearly 180 metres and reaching speeds of up to 35 km/h, Kilauea delivers a thrilling journey powered by RocketBLAST water propulsion technology. The ride launches four-person in-line vehicles through a series of exhilarating climbs, drops, high-speed uphill launches, and moments of weightlessness.
“Kilauea is a super dynamic ride,” Wilson added. “The combination of steep drops, powerful uphill launches, and high-G turns delivers a unique mix of sensations that keeps riders engaged from start to finish.”
Guests encounter five RocketBLAST propulsion sections and three FlyingSAUCER features throughout the experience, carefully integrated to create a varied and continuously evolving ride path.
One of Kilauea’s most distinctive features is its low-to-grade FlatBLAST launch section. Positioned at ground level and featuring viewing windows along the launch path, the section gives spectators a front-row seat as friends and family blast past them, accelerating into the adventure.
“The ride begins with a FlatBLAST launch that thrusts guests in a straight line immediately off the tower, taking them from 0 to more than 30 km/h in just a few seconds,” said Wilson. “It’s an incredible visual moment for both riders and spectators, creating excitement from the very first seconds of the ride.”
Kilauea is complemented by new relaxation areas and guest amenities throughout Mana Nui. The expansion represents a significant investment in the future of the park and reinforces Aquópolis Villanueva de la Cañada’s commitment to delivering innovative experiences that keep guests coming back year after year.
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