Keeping feet dry on Splash Mountain

[EmJ]

Is this an issue? I expect to get wet--very wet--on Splash Mountain, but I do worry about wet socks and sneakers causing blisters. Do feet normally stay dry (I can't imagine) or is it best to just bring a change of footwear?

 

[Buson808]

My socks did get wet a few times on splash and grizzly.

I just walk back to the room at grand cali and get a fresh pair.

 

[Marshmelo]

Assuming you will have a park bag of some sort, just take a cheap pair of flip flops to change into and a large ziploc type bag to seal your sneakers and socks in, or take a trash bag to seal the entire park bag in.

 

[Cal-Pie]

It used to be that you could put your feet up under the rail and keep them somewhat dry. Not anymore, bring flip flops.

 

[Pamela M]

This is the main reason my friends no longer want to ride Splash. Your feet get drenched. Bring a pair of flip flops to wear on the ride.

 

[EmJ]

Thanks everyone. Flip flops is a good idea for me and The Boy. DH has very oddly shaped feet and most flip flops don't fit him. I'll give it some thought and see what other cheap shoes we could get for him. Is it the same issue on Pirates?

 

[ashley0139]

Thanks everyone. Flip flops is a good idea for me and The Boy. DH has very oddly shaped feet and most flip flops don't fit him. I'll give it some thought and see what other cheap shoes we could get for him. Is it the same issue on Pirates?

I've never had that issue on Pirates. I always have it on Splash.

 

[limace]

Crocs are so comfy in the parks in my experience and are great on wet rides .

 

[EmJ]

Crocs are so comfy in the parks in my experience and are great on wet rides .

Great idea!

 

[carouselDL]

It used to be that you could put your feet up under the rail and keep them somewhat dry. Not anymore, bring flip flops.

I have had luck (at least as of last winter) sticking my feet right under the rim of the boat (putting my knees together and rotating my lower legs outward into a T, if that makes sense), but this only works if you're short...

I've never had that issue on Pirates. I always have it on Splash.

I've also never gotten my feet wet on Pirates.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Thanks everyone. Flip flops is a good idea for me and The Boy. DH has very oddly shaped feet and most flip flops don't fit him. I'll give it some thought and see what other cheap shoes we could get for him. Is it the same issue on Pirates?

You can tie bags over his shoes. We’ve done this when we forget flip-flops.

ETA: Grizzly is the other one where you have to do this.

 

[Cal-Pie]

I have had luck (at least as of last winter) sticking my feet right under the rim of the boat (putting my knees together and rotating my lower legs outward into a T, if that makes sense), but this only works if you're short
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It does make sense, and I see how it could have worked, but after splash came back from refurb early in the spring, water levels have been MUCH higher. After walking 2 of my children back to the hotel (at 8:30 am)to change, because they looked like they fell into the Rivers of America, I'll never ride splash without flip flops and a poncho. The exception would be if it was the very last, free for all, ride of the night!

 

[EmJ]

...quietly loads Amazon and types in "ponchos"...

 

[tarheelalum]

Either get some bathroom size glad plastic trash bags and put them over your shoes or wear flip flops because your feet are likely to get wet. I personally hate wet shoes and socks with a passion. It ruins my day so I bring the trash bags or ride it just before I leave because even in the back your feet can get soaked.

 

[EmJ]

Either get some bathroom size glad plastic trash bags and put them over your shoes or wear flip flops because your feet are likely to get wet. I personally hate wet shoes and socks with a passion. It ruins my day so I bring the trash bags or ride it just before I leave because even in the back your feet can get soaked.

I'm going to have to look up a bathroom sized plastic trash bag, but I'm laughing because my head first went to the kitchen size with the drawstring. I'm picturing me and my family stepping into giant trash bags as we get onto the ride, and then cinching them around our waists, like we're going to do some sort of water-borne sack race

 

[SeaDis]

It used to be that you could put your feet up under the rail and keep them somewhat dry. Not anymore, bring flip flops.

Agree with this, and I remember a thread about it a while back post-refurb. The waves wash over the edge (gunnel) of the log. If your feet are under the edge the water runs right down your legs to your shoes.

I still wear shoes, but now my strategy is different: I roll feet on their outside edges and tuck them flat against the center beam that supports the seats (under the seat/person in front of me). There is the perfect amount of space under there. Then, hold your shins/legs with hands just below where they meet the edge of the boat to try and avoid contact. Most of the water drops straight down to the floor and not down your legs. When you get good at it you only need to get into position at the right times.

Sidebar:
Am I the only one who doesn't step on the seat with wet shoes when disembarking? Anyone else? It's not the easiest maneuver but I will do it until I can't anymore.

 

[SoCalDisneyFan2708]

It really is amazing the amount of water that flows into the log. Can’t even say Splash because that’s not what it is anymore. In my experiences lately if you are in the front you are getting off of the ride completely drenched from the neck down. At times it’s as if the log completely submerges and water just flows over the sides. It usually happens after the 2nd drop where you go down and then up a little bit.

 

[carouselDL]

It does make sense, and I see how it could have worked, but after splash came back from refurb early in the spring, water levels have been MUCH higher. After walking 2 of my children back to the hotel (at 8:30 am)to change, because they looked like they fell into the Rivers of America, I'll never ride splash without flip flops and a poncho. The exception would be if it was the very last, free for all, ride of the night!

Oops, sorry, didn't realize water levels had gotten higher! Ugh, whyyy though

 

[EmJ]

Wow, I'm glad I asked. I had already planned to bring a rain slicker long enough to go past my son's shorts and a change of clothes for him, but it looks like I'll need to plan accordingly for DH and myself as well. The Boy has issues with his clothing being wet, so if any water makes it through the slicker, I will have to change him (sidebar: one time he got one drop of water on his shorts and made me blow-dry it before he went to school ). DH and I can deal with some wet clothing but would rather not look like we just stepped out of the pool. Do a lot of people wear ponchos?

 

[bethwc101]

Is this an issue? I expect to get wet--very wet--on Splash Mountain, but I do worry about wet socks and sneakers causing blisters. Do feet normally stay dry (I can't imagine) or is it best to just bring a change of footwear?

We always wear these if we have tennis shoes on.
https://www.amazon.com/HUABEI-Dispo...covers+water&qid=1568147484&s=gateway&sr=8-14
We usually put them on while we are right up against the gate ready to load. The people getting in behind us usually laugh and snicker at us, but those getting off the ride and see us with them always say they are jealous and wish they had a pair. You look silly, but you don't deal with squishy feet.
We take them off in the picture room once out of the log since even after the drops the log sloshed full of water. EEW!
Everybody then carries their pair for a minute until they dry and put them away in a tiny ball until the next splash or grizzly ride.
Then we toss them at the end of each day or trip depending on the amount of use.