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A NEW water park has just opened in Orlando and it's just minutes from Walt Disney World Resort.
The new park focusing on combining technology with the rides and features the world's first 'video-embedded' tube slide.
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guests can make the most of 20 new rides, aptly named after social media and tech terms, such as The Downloader, Follow Me Falls and Hashtag Heights.
Live Streaming, for example, is a video embedded slide that films you as you go down the 360 degree loop at speed.
However, it is the new smart bands given to guests that make the theme park fully tech-loaded.
The RFID Smart Band, connected to the H2O Live App through guests' phones, will allow them to choose music playlists for the rides, see waiting times, as well as earn park perks such as food and drinks.
Parents will be able to use it for their kids, so they can avoid losing track of them, as well as limit the areas they are allowed in.
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A queuing feature will also be rolled out for the bands soon, so you can reserve time slots for rides to skip the queues.
Families and friends can also rent a cabana for the day if they want to relax while the rest of the group go around the park.
Starting from $99.99 (£78.67), they include full food and drink service (you will have to pay for food and drinks separately), four bottles of water, lounge chairs, private lockers and charging stations for up to six people.
The 16-person cabana suite also includes sofas and coffee tables.
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Want to avoid the kids? The new Private Domain is an adults-only section of the park, featuring a swimming pool and food bars.
The new park is designed for the new generation of avid-social media users.
Island H2O Live! general manager Jim Kunau said in a statement: "Whether you're an influencer and thrill-seeker looking to conquer stomach-churning slides, or a family wanting to splash around in a kid-friendly zone, Island H2O Live! offers something for everyone.
"The real star of this park is the ability to share your experience - the addition of this social media interaction allows your experience to go beyond the water park walls and encourage others to join in on the fun."
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CEO Art Falcone : "You can video yourself as you're going down the rides through our different cameras and then post it live on Instagram and your Facebook page and YouTube."
The park opens from 8am until 7pm every day, with day passes costing $44.99 (£35.40) excluding tax.
Annual passes cost $89.99 (£70.80), with free parking every day.
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