History
The park was founded in 1975 by Eddy Meeùs under the banner "Walibi Wavre". In its early years, it was known as a water-skiing area. About a decade after, in 1987, a waterpark, Aqualibi, opened next door & the park had some Tintin rides from 1975 to 1995 due to loss it rights.
In 1998, the park was bought by Six Flags and, three years later, Walibi Wavre changed its name to Six Flags Belgium.
In 2004, Six Flags sold its European division to Palamon Capital Partners, a London-based investment company.
On November 7, 2004, Six Flags Belgium officially became part of the past. The park reopened its gates on March 26, 2005, bearing the "Walibi Belgium" name.
In 2006, the park was taken over by CDA Parks, a French leisure group.
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