KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Margaritaville Hotel and Resort has opened at the site of the former Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kansas, as part of a massive $800-million development project.

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Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City celebrates opening in KCK by: Brian Dulle, Matt Stewart, Alyssa Mueller, Hannah King Posted: Jun 16, 2025 / 03:40 PM CDT Updated: Jun 17, 2025 / 09:00 PM CDT ...