Tell me why are water parks exhausting?

[V2000]

I am intending to do half day park and half day water park. Never been to a water park before.
Why are some people saying water parks are exhausting?
Just liked to know your experience so I can better plan for mine.


Thanks!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Personally, I don't find them exhausting, but here are some ideas:

• Got to climb stairs to get to water slides.
• Got to swim or walk through the water, which is added resistance.
• Not wearing the most comfortable shoes ever, so the feet start hurting earlier in the day.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

STAIRS.

Also there are Stairs, and lots of them to get up the slides. Sometimes you have to carry a big tube up with you.

Also, did I mention a lot of stairs?

 

[TheDisneyNurse]

I mean, the entire act of swimming takes more energy than walking around a park. If you go to typhoon lagoon, you can't just lay back when those massive, yet fun, waves come at you. It's odd that water parks are exhausting, right? They appear to be a lot more relaxing than the parks. The sun is really hot, and people usually don't take notice because the water is nice and cool. Lots of sunburns, especially because people apply sunscreen, then immediately go in the water. Also, I can guarantee that most people there are not hydrating themselves properly. You tend not to feel so dehydrated when you are literally submerged in water.

I think with proper preparation and hydration, you should have no problem going to the park in the later portion of the day

EDIT: GOOD LORD THE STAIRS!!!!

 

[nilla]

Personally, I don't find them exhausting, but here are some ideas:

• Got to climb stairs to get to water slides.
• Got to swim or walk through the water, which is added resistance.
• Not wearing the most comfortable shoes ever, so the feet start hurting earlier in the day.

Also, going down a water slide is much more physically demanding than sitting in a roller coaster. Yes, the slide is doing most of the work, but there is some exertion involved.

 

[nilla]

STAIRS.

Also there are Stairs, and lots of them to get up the slides. Sometimes you have to carry a big tube up with you.

Also, did I mention a lot of stairs?

Why are you overlooking the obvious impact of stairs on fatigue? You're doing the OP a disservice by omitting that very important fact.

The rest of your post is very informative, but the cover-up of the fact that there are lots of stairs one has to climb is very suspect.

 

[tink9702]

The SUN. very little shade at almost every water park I've ever been to. and like everyone else said STAIRS!

 

[kaybird]

We do water parks differently. They are our afternoon break, featuring lengthy time in the lazy rivers. Typhoon is more relaxing than Blizzard because there are less stairs. We pick a couple of tube rides, then spend the rest of the time in the river. Cools us off, then back to the parks. Usually a couple of hours is all we do each day.

 

[nilla]

I am intending to do half day park and half day water park. Never been to a water park before.
Why are some people saying water parks are exhausting?
Just liked to know your experience so I can better plan for mine.


Thanks!

If that really is you in your avatar, I don't think you will have any trouble with swimming-induced fatigue.

Bright, young women, like you, do tend to get sick of it, though.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

Why are you overlooking the obvious impact of stairs on fatigue? You're doing the OP a disservice by omitting that very important fact.

The rest of your post is very informative, but the cover-up of the fact that there are lots of stairs one has to climb is very suspect.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

But fear not, OP! The aptly named LAZY RIVER saves us ALL!

 

[BrianL]

The stairs are kind of out of control, especially for the really high slides. At least Blizzard Beach has a ski lift to bring you to the top of Mt. Gushmore. I can't imagine walking that!

 

[nilla]

Stop dodging the question.

 

[V2000]

Personally, I don't find them exhausting, but here are some ideas:

• Got to climb stairs to get to water slides.
• Got to swim or walk through the water, which is added resistance.
• Not wearing the most comfortable shoes ever, so the feet start hurting earlier in the day.

Oh yes, I forgot about that! I read somewhere that is a good idea to buy some water shoes.

 

[V2000]

We do water parks differently. They are our afternoon break, featuring lengthy time in the lazy rivers. Typhoon is more relaxing than Blizzard because there are less stairs. We pick a couple of tube rides, then spend the rest of the time in the river. Cools us off, then back to the parks. Usually a couple of hours is all we do each day.

Good tip about Typhoon Lagoon. I also don't need to go on the biggest slides (thrill slides). My husband and daughter don't want to. I am assuming the biggest attractions have the most stairs.

 

[kwdw]

It's all about the stairs. And then about carrying your tube. And then about being in the sun without a break from it. And swimming in the Wave Pool. And having sore feet since I don't normally spend that much time barefoot on cement. Listen - it's about your individual fitness level. If you are in good shape - it's fine. If you are a couch potato - you've been warned.

I LOVE Typhoon Lagoon - and it is possible to do a half day at a water park - have a break - and do a few hours in a park. But I would NOT plan a long park day before or after - maybe just 3-5 hours. Like - I wouldn't pay for a waterpark day and a park day on the same day. But I might do both if I had an annual pass and didn't feel the need to spend very long at the park.

Are you the one that wants to do MNSSHP after a half day at a water park? As a hard-ticket event - the best way to maximize your party ticket is to be at line-up before 4pm and dawdle out of the park at midnight. That's 8 hours in a park. That's not a half day at a park, by most folks definition. And at least for me on party days - I'm not taking a break for a sit-down meal and I'm not watching shows (like Philaharmonic or Tiki Room) - parties are ride after ride and standing in line for characters - so it's not a relaxing 8 hours for me.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

If it's a slide, there are stairs. Fact of water park life. The blizzard beach lift intrigues me...

I'm convinced Water Parks are the answer to obesity in America. (Presuming you don't lay around and eat fries under an umbrella all day.)

 

[V2000]

It's all about the stairs. And then about carrying your tube. And then about being in the sun without a break from it. And swimming in the Wave Pool. And having sore feet since I don't normally spend that much time barefoot on cement. Listen - it's about your individual fitness level. If you are in good shape - it's fine. If you are a couch potato - you've been warned.

I LOVE Typhoon Lagoon - and it is possible to do a half day at a water park - have a break - and do a few hours in a park. But I would NOT plan a long park day before or after - maybe just 3-5 hours. Like - I wouldn't pay for a waterpark day and a park day on the same day. But I might do both if I had an annual pass and didn't feel the need to spend very long at the park.

Are you the one that wants to do MNSSHP after a half day at a water park? As a hard-ticket event - the best way to maximize your party ticket is to be at line-up before 4pm and dawdle out of the park at midnight. That's 8 hours in a park. That's not a half day at a park, by most folks definition. And at least for me on party days - I'm not taking a break for a sit-down meal and I'm not watching shows (like Philaharmonic or Tiki Room) - parties are ride after ride and standing in line for characters - so it's not a relaxing 8 hours for me.

Yes, I'm the one that wants to do MNSSHP and water park.
So far I have received good tips.

Sunblock, umbrella, and water shoes.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Let's face it. A lot of us are out of shape. Waterparks and pools cause your body to work harder to keep things warm. Slides and such induce a little stress and tense. The wave pool also knocks you on your rear... Hard. No wonder some are exhausted.

 

[goofyintoronto]

STAIRS.

Also there are Stairs, and lots of them to get up the slides. Sometimes you have to carry a big tube up with you.

Also, did I mention a lot of stairs?

Love this.

And yes, this is the reason why I hate blizzard beach. ITS more EXHAUSTING than it is fun. All the climbing and tube carrying is exhausting.

We like Typhoon better for the wave pool and swimming with the sharks (and the lazy river, which both parks have). We dont have sore feet after a day at the water park though...probably cause we're floating around in the water all day!