How Much Time To Allot For Waterparks?

[ThinkTink721]

Our upcoming trip schedule is pretty packed, but we would like to visit both waterparks, if possible, since we have never visited either of them.
Our kids don't really like a lot of "scary" water attractions, but we would like to check out both waterparks.
Would 4 to 5 hours per park be enough time for us to enjoy a majority of the attractions?

 

[wdwmagic]

Yes that time frame sounds good. You will be able to do pretty much everything.

 

[Pooh Lover]

Yes that time frame sounds good. You will be able to do pretty much everything.

Especially if your children are younger. Get there when they open...its a little less crowded and a little cooler. It can get really crowded at the water parks.

 

[ppodangel]

I think that sounds fine especially with younger kids, especially if it's super hot and busy!

 

[disneygirl76]

Our upcoming trip schedule is pretty packed, but we would like to visit both waterparks, if possible, since we have never visited either of them.
Our kids don't really like a lot of "scary" water attractions, but we would like to check out both waterparks.
Would 4 to 5 hours per park be enough time for us to enjoy a majority of the attractions?

We usually spend about 5 hours at a water park. Leave the Resort around 10 and get settled in our lounge chairs around 10:30 to 11. We then leave around 4. When at Blizzard Beach, we play mini golf too.

 

[Lucky]

If you're going in August I'd get there at park opening if you want to get in 4 or 5 hours. Afternoon thunderstorms are very common that time of year and everything is shut down for an hour or two (sometimes more) if lightning is nearby.

 

[ThinkTink721]

What are the ages and heights of the children?

When are you going?

Kids are 14, 12, & 10
Don't know exact heights, but 14 year old is about 5'7" or 5'8"
We are going in August

 

[ShookieJones]

Half day at each park? Yup that's a perfect amount of time to spend at both parks.
As everyone else has said go early and you can knock out a few slides, etc. before it gets to crowded.

However one year by chance we did go in the late afternoon until around closing and I have to say the last two hours were as empty as I've seen the water parks.

So that's something to consider too.

Either way - you'll have a blast! Enjoy!

 

[maryszhi]

that sounds fine. the water parks are a lot , and the themeing/ attention to detail is amazing!