Cabanas at Aquatica???

[ytown818]

I am very interested in hearing from someone that has rented one...Is it worth the money???
Im going in May, so it should be pretty hot.
Thanks for the insite!!

 

[Squirlz]

I don't think Aquatica opens until next month sometime.

 

[girli565]

Do you have to book them before your trip or when you arrive?

 

[mtmbyck]

March 1st in the unofficial opening. We are going sometime over the next 2 weeks. Last I heard, the cabanas aren't open yet.

 

[rsschneck]

I just set up a Cabana reservation for MArch 26th. I will report back when we return a few days later.

 

[jacksmom]

Any idea how many cabannas they have?? I would like to reserve one for July, but worry about reserving to soon and then having to change plans!

 

[katemomto3]

I think they have 18...I thought I read that somewhere. I went ahead and booked one for 6/22 my DS 6 has had skin cancer, and I thought it was worth the money. But having said that they made it clear that there was a 24 hour cancellation policy, so it might be worth it to book now, and cancell later if reviews come back that it is unnecessary...Hope that helps...Kate

 

[amystevekai&bump]

I saw a picture of one of the cabanas but couldn't work out where it was - are they near the beach area or stuck away on their own??

 

[Jason71]

I saw a picture of one of the cabanas but couldn't work out where it was - are they near the beach area or stuck away on their own??

Off the the sides of the beach area...actually, more off to the sides of the wave pools themselves.

 

[rsschneck]

After I reserved ours online for 3/26/08 I called Aquatica to see what was included.

The Cabanas (right now there are 18 but there will be more later)
Located to each side of the wave pool
10x10 feet
can be opened or closed for privacy
has a ceiling fan
little refrigerator
2 lounge chairs
2 sitting chairs
side table

included: All Day Locker rental
sunscreen, towels that will be changed out if you request
16 beverages (soda, juice and water) already in cabana when you arrive
menu to order lunch (additional cost but a cabana boy/girl will deliver the lunch to you so you don't have to wait in line)
25% discount off of merchandise

 

[amystevekai&bump]

thats fantastic info - thank you!!!

I think I'll go ahead and book for May to make sure I get one!!!

 

[spartn1]

We'll be in Orlando June 11-25, will spend 2-3 days at Aquatica, and are considering a cabana.

 

[amystevekai&bump]

one question - If you order lunch - how do you pay??

Do you give the cabana boy the money or charge it to a credit card and then tip in cash????

Plus how much tip do you give cabana boys/girls (assuming they fetch you lunch)?? (If you get your own lunch, Do they do anything else that you need tip them for???)

thanks again!!

 

[crazy_for_the_dis]

$175 Memorial Day to Labor Day, $150 before Memorial Day and after Labor Day, add tax to both.

 

[rsschneck]

one question - If you order lunch - how do you pay??

Do you give the cabana boy the money or charge it to a credit card and then tip in cash????

Plus how much tip do you give cabana boys/girls (assuming they fetch you lunch)?? (If you get your own lunch, Do they do anything else that you need tip them for???)

thanks again!!

You can use your credit card. I am more of a cash girl myself. I would tip what you feel is right. I understand the cabana boys/girls will provide new towels at your request and deliver lunch. I will post more information when we return.

 

[amystevekai&bump]

lovely thanks for the info - hope you have a great time!!

 

[Maria395712]

how do you reserve online what is the web site
maria

 

[TwingleMum]

Put in Aquatica and you'll find the website. I'm sorry I'm not a techie I just put Aquatica in and found a pull down menu to reserve a cabana.

 

[rsschneck]

We had a Cabana on March 26th and it was worth every penny. The staff were telling us how well the Cabana's were going over and they were totally booked on the 26, 27 and 28th already. If you want a Cabana I would suggest requesting one.

When you arrive you go through a door marked Big Kahuna. They check your name off and a Cabana person escorts you to your private Cabana. You stop for a photo which was presented to us at the end of our day. They put your name on a sign outside of the Cabana. There are two lounge chairs, two sand chairs and two sitting chairs in your Cabana area. There is a little refrigerator stocked with 20 ounce bottles of 4 fruit punch, 2 diet Pepsi, 2 regular Pepsi and 8 waters. We had drinks left over that we brought back to our hotel and drank later. There was 3 packets of Sunscreen (like they use at Discovery Cove). There were 4 towels and they will bring you as many or change out wet towels as often as you like. You are given a key for a large locker (they will be getting lockers in the Cabana's at a later time). The Cabana person assigned to your Cabana will deliver your lunch (you have to order it at least 1 hour prior) which is brought in a picnic basket. They will get you drinks or whatever you request. Very nice and worth every penny.

 

[Debs Hill]

That sounds like a fantastic way to do the park in style!!! Can I ask, you mentioned they bring your lunch in a picnic basket............is lunch included in the price of your cabana?
Debsx