Kid Tips

Toddlers & Pre-K: Fabian's Funport has a delightfully scaled-down wave pool that's just right for preschoolers.

Pre-Teens & Teens: If Busch Gardens is also on your itinerary, consider a Passport or other combination pass for significant savings.

Planning Notes

• Stake your claim. Establish a home base for the day by renting a private Chiki Hut (near the Spike Zone) or Cabana (adjacent to the wave pool), complete with lounge chairs, small refrigerator, family-sized locker, and fan (available on a first-come basis each day).
• No cash necessary. Eliminate the worry that kids will lose their lunch money by loading a Caribbean Coin bracelet with the day's allowance. The bracelets are waterproof, can be loaded with any amount, are free of charge, and usable throughout the park. Unused credit is refunded at the end of each day.
• Choose your locker. Pay attention to the park map when selecting your locker bank. The most centrally located locker bank is near Endless Surf and Mango Joe's Cafe.
• Plan of attack. On hot summer days, the lines for rides are longest in the middle of the day; head to the most popular rides just after opening or just before closing for shorter wait times.
• Avoid sore feet. Although not required, water shoes lessen slipping on wet walkways and help protect feet from hot cement.
• More than water. Volleyball lovers can work up a sweat on the white sand courts.

Just the Facts

Hours: Open mid-May through October; daily hours vary.

Fees: $30-$40

Recommended Time: Full day

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