Polar Patio worth the $$??

[Deanieb59]

Hi
Going in Sept 2021-6 adults---Blizzard Beach one day for sure-is it worth getting a Polar Patio?
Thank you
DB

 

[bobogator]

In my opinion, no. Arrive 30 minutes before opening and split up to run to a few of the free covered rooftops in different areas of the park. They provide cover from rain and lightning, whereas some of the polar patios have umbrella coverings and probably wouldn't be safe in lightning. Google for a map of the park and you'll see the brown rectangles that are the free covered areas. You may have to share it with others if you don't use all the chairs under it, or if others need protection during a storm. We found one at the back of Tikes Peak that was quiet. Good luck!

 

[castlecake2.0]

With 6 adults covering the cost I would definitely say it’s worth it. We did it earlier this year. The cabana host greets you at the entrance, walks you over, has towels, water, and refillable mugs ready for you. There’s charging ports, locker, and cooler as well. Food isn’t included but you just text your host whenever you want something and they’ll take your payment and get it for you. The highlight of my day was texting “hi Catherine can you please bring me a draft IPA?” “sure thing!” It felt so fancy haha. She came by multiple times to check on us and see if we needed anything, great service and she was so friendly. If it were a smaller party I’d probably say not worth it, but 6 of you I think that works out to $40ish a person, so if it’s in your budget, treat yourself!

edit: my one feedback for them was I wish they had little snacks included. The manager came by to check on us at one point and we said that was the only thing that we thought they could improve on, he agreed and said they’d “bubble it up”. So saying that, if I were to do it again I’d maybe bring some snacks like chips or bar nuts etc to have. For other food you just mobile order/ask the host and they pick it up for you.