Dress Codes
Simply put: wear a swimsuit. Most parks prohibit shorts, cut-off jeans, or anything with zippers, buckles, or metal rivets, as these things can scratch and damage the slides. Those with fair skin can wear t-shirts if they wish. Some rides may require that you remove your shirt, which you can usually clutch to your chest as you zoom down. Most people go barefoot, as the parks are designed with your feet’s comfort in mind. If you prefer to wear waterproof sandals or other footwear designed for water sports, they are permitted.
Leaving the Park
All the parks reviewed here let you leave the park and return the same day. Just make sure to have your hand stamped before leaving.
Lockers
All water parks provide rental lockers and changing areas. Most people wear their swimsuits under their street clothes and disrobe by their locker. At day’s end, they take their street clothes to a changing area, towel down, and get dressed, popping their wet suits into a plastic bag. The plastic laundry bag from your hotel room is ideal for this purpose.
Safety
Water park rides are safe, just as long as you follow the common sense rules posted at the rides and obey the instructions of the ride attendants. You are more likely to run into problems with the sun (see below) or with physical exertion if you are out of shape. You will climb more stairs at a visit to a water park than most people climb in a month. If you’re not in peak condition, take it slow; pause from time to time and take in the sights.
The Sun
The Central Florida sun can be brutal. If you don’t have a good base tan, a day at a water park can result in a painful sunburn, even on a cloudy day. Don’t let it happen to you. Use sun block and use it liberally. Most overlooked place to protect: your feet. The sun also saps your body of moisture. Be sure to drink plenty of liquids throughout the day.
Towels
At Wet ’n Wild you can rent towels for a modest fee. Adventure Island, at my last visit, was not renting towels but said they were considering doing so, “because we get so many requests.” It’s easy (not to mention cheaper) to bring your own, even if it’s one borrowed from your hotel.
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