Topped with cinnamon, sugar, raspberry jam, whipped cream and a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s pure decadence! Find them at the Snack Shop near the main gate, along with cotton candy and other treats. The Dipping Dots are very popular and don’t leave the park without trying the Ultimate Elephant Ear (it’s so big, a family of four could share one). There’s lots of food choices available in the park including burgers, fries, clam chowder, tacos, ice cream, caramel apples and homemade fudge. You can bring your own non-glass water bottle (or buy an official Wild Waves cup) and refill it with ice water for free from any concession stand. Outside food isn’t allowed inside Wild Waves, but we’ve found that packing a few granola bars in your bag to keep everyone going is fine with staff at the entrance gate. If you have a kiddo between 48″- 54″ tall they can go on everything -these lucky guys and gals are tall enough for the big rides, but not too tall to still enjoy the little kid rides! What to Eat There’s also Safari Jeep (watch out for giraffes and lions!), the Kiddie Boats, The Space Racer, The Wagon Train and the beautiful antique carousel.Ĭheck the website to see how tall (or how small) you need to be to go on each ride. The mini Ferris Wheel offers a gentle spin and cool views from a not-too-high vantage point. On the Kiddie Combo, kids can pick their mode of transportation-a fire engine, moon buggy, antique car, dune buggy or sports car. After you bounce, take your tiny thrill-seeker for a go on the Kiddie Coaster.įor the littlest members of your family, the Kiddie Combo and Ferris Wheel are a must. For kids who like to bounce (and who doesn’t?) there are two star attractions: the Frog Hopper and Kang-A-Bounce. Little pilots will enjoy buzzing grownups in Red Baron biplanes, while budding train drivers clatter down the tracks of the Enchanted Railway. The Timber Axe is another gravity-defying stomach churner that’ll swing you back and forth before flipping you upside down. Then, halfway through the ride you will reverse and go in the other direction! What’s not to love about that? It’s a 360-degree looping coaster that propels you back and forth up the sides of the track until it picks up momentum and spins you right around. Our grownup reviewers voted it the scariest ride in the park and it receives stellar reviews from kids. ![]() If that doesn’t scare you, maybe The Ring of Fire will. After getting strapped in you’ll be raised to the top of the 85-foot tall tower that drops with forces equivalent to 3 G’s! Only big kids need apply as the minimum height is 52”. The Brain Drain is perhaps the scariest ride in the park. You will get wet…but so will the people standing on the bridge, if they’re not careful. “It feels like a tsunami is washing over you,” said one of our big kid reviewers. Hint: If you forget anything, you can buy swimsuits, beach towels, sunglasses, flip-flops and sunblock at the park, but it’s going to be a bit pricey! Exciting RidesĪ big kid fave in the park is Lumberjack Falls-a log flume ride that’ll send you plunging 50 feet into the water. If you don’t want to pack them, single stroller rentals are available for $8, double strollers for $11, wheelchairs for $12 and motorized scooters for $30. Those concrete pathways get hot during the summer! A stroller can be nice to have as well. (It must be US Coast Guard approved or you can borrow one for free near the locker rentals-first come, first served.) You might also want to bring a few plastic bags to put your soggy swim gear in, a few empty water bottles (you can fill them up with water at the drinking fountains) and don’t underestimate the importance of flip flops or shoes. We suggest you bring goggles, swimsuit cover-ups, swim diapers for your little ones, beach towels, sun screen, sun hats or baseball caps and a personal floating device if your kiddo needs it. You’ll probably be a lot more comfortable too. ![]() Easy slip on waterproof sandals work well-flip-flops are fine, but you’ll have to take them off on some rides like the Hang Glider and the Soaring Eagle or they may fly off! The park suggests that you wear dry shirts and pants (or shorts) on all attractions and we couldn’t agree more! It’s not fair to make other guests sit in a puddle that you left from your soggy swim gear. Shoes are not allowed on water attractions, but they are required for the theme park rides. Of course, you’ll need a swimsuit for Wild Waves. ![]() We suggest bringing a change of clothes for each member of your family.
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