We had a group of 8 and got there at about 1015AM ( park opens at 1030) they checked our bags, scanned out tickets and we were in within 10 minutes. Lockers are a must if you are going to be riding all the rides with the kids. 12 dollars for a large locker which fit 3 backpacks- wristbands are given to scan when you want to get back in your locker a GREAT alternative to having to carry a key around. Getting there when it opens is a MUST! We were up and down about 4 big slides within an hour- the lines gradually got longer but we were able to ride each adult slide 2 times. The food was expensive but not too bad- for 25 dollars we got 2 pretzels with cheese 2 orders of nachos and 2 drinks. They give water cups out for free at all the stands. The employees were all pretty young but professional and took it seriously. Worth a day off work for sure! We are thinking of season passes for next year.