Just got back from Orlando.
We decided to put our Super Grover passes to use again and spent the day at Aquatica.
Since it was Easter week, figured it would be worth it to splurge and rent a Standard Cabana for the day.
For some reason the Passholder discount was not working on website, so I called to make reservation and received 10% discount.
Once you get to the waterpark you go to reservations where they have your cabana number and info.
One of the interesting perks is that you get a 20% discount at stores but also a 50% discount if you make reservations the Seaworld Makahiki Luai that day (you can book for any day in the future, just have to reserve it that day)
The Cabana was nice and recommend if you have folks who like to get out of the sun. The one we had were located in an area between the wave pool and Omaka Rocks.
It comes with Two loungers, Two Chairs and two low beach chairs. Towels are provided as well as a refrigerator stocked with 12 bottles of water and a locker. Both were great as we all like to read our kindles and having them close by to read, but safe when went were away was nice. We were also able to store some fruit we brought along in the the frig to keep it cool.
It also has a ceiling fan that you can control..
One of the downsides to Cabana is that it is in a shaded area, great for keeping cool but for the girls who want a lounger to lay out they had to lay out almost in the walkway to find sun. Since it is private area, not much traffic but still a warning. Also, it is not very "beach like". More like being on a concrete slab in your back yard. Even though you are next to the wave pool, it is quiet in the area, so you can get in a good nap.
The family across from us had a baby and they were very happy to have a cool, quiet place for mom and baby to sleep.
As for the park, it is standard water park. The Seaworld touch is in my opinion very lite. From the site it looks like you will be surrounded by animals in the water park, but I saw very little. The dolphins were neat, but you do not see them at all in the waterslide. Once side is too shallow for the dolphins and the other, even if they happen to be close, you are spayed with water and the tube is a little hazy so you really can't see much. You can see them from a glass viewing window next to pool.
The lazy river that goes by the dolphins and tropical fish was same. You get similar view of dolphin pool as you get just by walking. As for the Tropical Fish, Imagine a large aquarium of fish like you see in a doctors office. Now put rocks around it. That is all it is.
So if you like waterparks it is as fun as any other water park.
If you have a pass that is free I would recommend, but I do not think it is anything special.
I also bought the Banana Beach Cookout all you can eat (you get a pass holder discount on this).
Food was what you usually see on the kids table at a buffet.
Pulled Pork, Chicken Tenders, Hot Dogs, Pasta, Pizza, Mac & Cheese, Brownies, Water Mellon, Rice Crispie Treats.
All pretty unremarkable.
You have to go to Cookout to eat or drink and can not take food out with you.
Sort of a pain.
It was ok for us as I was being lazy, so I would stroll over to snack every so often - but I don't think it is a good idea for most.
Again, plus side is that the area is pretty uncrowded, so it is a way to get some quiet.
We decided to put our Super Grover passes to use again and spent the day at Aquatica.
Since it was Easter week, figured it would be worth it to splurge and rent a Standard Cabana for the day.
For some reason the Passholder discount was not working on website, so I called to make reservation and received 10% discount.
Once you get to the waterpark you go to reservations where they have your cabana number and info.
One of the interesting perks is that you get a 20% discount at stores but also a 50% discount if you make reservations the Seaworld Makahiki Luai that day (you can book for any day in the future, just have to reserve it that day)
The Cabana was nice and recommend if you have folks who like to get out of the sun. The one we had were located in an area between the wave pool and Omaka Rocks.
It comes with Two loungers, Two Chairs and two low beach chairs. Towels are provided as well as a refrigerator stocked with 12 bottles of water and a locker. Both were great as we all like to read our kindles and having them close by to read, but safe when went were away was nice. We were also able to store some fruit we brought along in the the frig to keep it cool.
It also has a ceiling fan that you can control..
One of the downsides to Cabana is that it is in a shaded area, great for keeping cool but for the girls who want a lounger to lay out they had to lay out almost in the walkway to find sun. Since it is private area, not much traffic but still a warning. Also, it is not very "beach like". More like being on a concrete slab in your back yard. Even though you are next to the wave pool, it is quiet in the area, so you can get in a good nap.
The family across from us had a baby and they were very happy to have a cool, quiet place for mom and baby to sleep.
As for the park, it is standard water park. The Seaworld touch is in my opinion very lite. From the site it looks like you will be surrounded by animals in the water park, but I saw very little. The dolphins were neat, but you do not see them at all in the waterslide. Once side is too shallow for the dolphins and the other, even if they happen to be close, you are spayed with water and the tube is a little hazy so you really can't see much. You can see them from a glass viewing window next to pool.
The lazy river that goes by the dolphins and tropical fish was same. You get similar view of dolphin pool as you get just by walking. As for the Tropical Fish, Imagine a large aquarium of fish like you see in a doctors office. Now put rocks around it. That is all it is.
So if you like waterparks it is as fun as any other water park.
If you have a pass that is free I would recommend, but I do not think it is anything special.
I also bought the Banana Beach Cookout all you can eat (you get a pass holder discount on this).
Food was what you usually see on the kids table at a buffet.
Pulled Pork, Chicken Tenders, Hot Dogs, Pasta, Pizza, Mac & Cheese, Brownies, Water Mellon, Rice Crispie Treats.
All pretty unremarkable.
You have to go to Cookout to eat or drink and can not take food out with you.
Sort of a pain.
It was ok for us as I was being lazy, so I would stroll over to snack every so often - but I don't think it is a good idea for most.
Again, plus side is that the area is pretty uncrowded, so it is a way to get some quiet.