Puddle Jumper/Life Jackets at Water Parks

[Mamapapa]

Do the water parks have puddle jumpers available for toddlers to use, or only life jackets? We are a family of five flying Southwest so I have PLENTY of free bags and space for us to bring our own puddle jumpers since we will be trying out both water parks this trip, but I just wanted to check with the experts and see if they were on site first. My kids aren't fans of life jackets. Thanks!!

 

[kmb584]

Life jackets. Guests are not permitted to bring their own flotation devices.

 

[Mamapapa]

Well that stinks! The puddle jumpers are so much more user friendly then bulky life jackets! Oh well, kids will have to either follow the rules and "suffer" through a life jacket or spend the day on the sidelines missing out on the fun. I think they'll choose to wear the jacket and have some fun. Thanks for your quick reply!!

 

[myjourney]

I would call Disney and check on this. Puddle Jumpers are Coast Guard Certified not the same thing as a floaty. They are life jackets

 

[maria's_mommy]

We were allowed to wear ours at BB last year.

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

I thought I read on another thread a week or so ago that you're allowed to bring your own life jacket, etc, as long as it's Coast Guard certified?

 

[Nennie]

My kids have worn their puddle jumpers at the water parks, and even on the water slides themselves.

 

[Mamapapa]

Oh this is great! Thanks everyone! I assumed since they are coast guard certified that they would be allowed. I will call WDW just to double check closer to our trip. Thanks again!

 

[Sleepy425]

Our last trip with kids my 3.5 year old wore his puddle jumper and went on every single slide he was tall enough for at Typhoon Lagoon. He also went in the shark pool with it ( didn't actually get far before he freaked out, but they did let him in!). Nobody said anything about it not being allowed. Which is good, because it is so much easier for the kids to wear than a life vest.