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| - Kudos to Phoenix for opening a bigger and better waterpark. There is still a LONG way to go, but I enjoyed my trip here.
Just go ahead and buy a season pass if you plan on coming more than once, because it will save you money. The process takes longer than it should and cuts into water-play time. The locker system is nice since its a wristband and not a key that stabs you on slides and you have the fear of losing all day. (10 bucks is silly for a locker, but they have you stuck here!)
Some of the slides are REALLY fun! A bit more advanced and "daring" than the other parks in town. They are newer, more colorful, and there are options for all ages. I'm sure per usual the "lazy river" and "wave pool" are full of pee. However they put enough chlorine in the water to basically blind you, so I assume the disease risk is low!
There are a lot of annoying teenagers here. I was once one of those, though, so I fully understand. Seems like a good summer deal for teens since there really is a LOT of staff and supervision.
The ground is freaking HOT! I don't get why AZ doesn't have different flooring or water sprinklers on the ground at these water parks!? It's hot enough to scorch the hide right off your feet. So, unless you are a total dork like me who doesn't care and will wear "water socks", you are either going to have to risk losing a flip flop on a slide or not walk a couple days after being here due to 3rd degree burns!
Next issue? BEES! I saw 3 kids get stung when I was here. I actually left a line for a slide because they were buzzing all around me and I HATE them.
As far as waterparks go in AZ, this is the best one. I suggest a cooler for your car so you can pack a lunch to eat there and save money. The food is not good and overpriced. It is however an awkward parking lot as it is all DIRT so you get muddy if you are wet and get slapped with dust while in the park if a gust of wind kicks up! Plus, you have to pay 10 bucks to park.
No booze served, obviously... but "someone" told me you can hide some in the car and head out if you feel the need for a cold one.
Have fun and don some cool water socks! Plus, wear a secure top- some of those slides are so fast it will pull your suit right off! (Yep, that was me).
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