Free waterpark day??

[pinkxray]

We are hoping to take advantage of the free waterpark in July. What time should we arrive if we want to use our car, if opening is 10am? What is the earliest they will let you park?

Also, I would love to rent an umbrella this week when my 60 days hits. Are you able to rent umbrellas if just using the free admission vs having a real ticket?

 

[BrianL]

If you are arriving early enough, then it is never a bad idea to get to the water parks before 10 AM. Just like the theme parks, that first hour is less crowded and more enjoyable. Last time I went they let people in about 30 minutes in advance, but held the rope until 10 (you can access the changing rooms, lockers, etc.). I am not sure when they open parking, but I do not think the lot should fill up that early though, so I wouldn't worry too much about that, assuming you want to be there for 10.

 

[Pyxie]

I think you can arrive an hour before opening, but I've never driven so I can't really say.

The main issue people have ran into is the parking lot filling up. If you take Disney transportation, you don't have to worry about that as much (but I know not all resorts have direct transportation to the water parks).

Also, with both parks open this summer, hopefully they will be less likely to reach capacity.