5 Crazy Facts You Didn’t Know About Magic Waters

Sure you've been there every summer since you can remember, but we bet you didn't know these crazy Magic Waters facts.

When I think about Magic Waters, I always think about Dippin' Dots ice cream.

I don't remember how old I was, but the first time I had Dippin' Dots was also the first time I ever went to Magic Waters. I can still see the brightest sun ever blocking my ability to get the dots in my mouth.

As most Dippin' Dots stories go... half of the dots ended up on my bathing suit. Whoops.

So there's one little known Magic Waters fact for you, Michelle ate Dippin' Dots there for the first time.

Here are five other crazy facts that you may not have known thanks to Magic Waters.

1. Tsunami Bay is the largest wave pool in Illinois.
2. Shelbert's favorite movie is, "Finding Nemo."
3. The Pineapple water bucket is filled with 1,000 galloons of water.
4. Magic Waters has free wi-fi throughout the park
5. The first tube slide was added to Magic Waters in 1988

Pepsi and 97 ZOK are giving away tickets to Magic Waters and $97 at stops throughout the Rockford area this summer.

Stop by 11:30 a.m. to 1:07 p.m. Tuesday at Beefaroo, 4601 Adamson Lane, in Machesney Park or 11:30 a.m. to 1:07 p.m. Friday at Kelley Williamson Mobil, 7490 East Riverside Drive, in Loves Park.

Not only will you have a chance to win $97 and tickets to Magic Waters, but you'll also be entered into a drawing for the grand prize of $1,097 at the end of the summer.