Will we ever dry off after Kali River Rapids?

[SeanTomorrow]

Going to AK next Friday with 10 family members, and I've come to accept that this is a "might get drenched" ride. In the Florida heat and humidity, how fast do you dry off? Are we going to be soggy for the next 4 hours, or bone dry after 30 minutes?

While we could all bring a change of clothes (or wear quick dry stuff), it's much easier if walking around will naturally get us dry. I don't want to be that guy telling people what to wear just for one ride...

Thanks!

 

[brooke789]

We rode in June right before a storm. We never dried off and froze because we were soaked under the ponchos we put on when the storm started.

 

[Nanajo1]

It will be warm so clothes may dry after a while but shoes rarely do. Bring flip flops for the ride. Some clothes are less friendly when wet. White t-shirts and shorts tend to show all. One women I saw was trying to hide her polka dot undies. My DD complained so much I bought her a new outfit! Have fun!

 

[lesliekatya]

I am not an expert, but I know one thing - denim never dries. Ever. Even in hot weather. It's not pretty.

 

[Klayfish]

We just rode it last week, on two different occasions (different days). I don't know if they had made changes both of the days we went on it, but nobody got wet. Nobody. We were puzzled, as we've been on it many times and the people going backward down the big drop always get completely soaked. The first time we rode it, it was hot and sunny. My wife and I went down backwards and were ready for the big splash. Nothing...nada. Disappointing to say the least. Thankfully people were standing at the elephants and got us wet.

But yes, if the ride functions as it has in the past, you will be wet for a really long time. Probably not 4 hours, but I'd say a solid 2.

 

[Micca]

Do they still have the ginormous fans near the ride exit? I think if you spent sufficient time getting dried off by the fans you'd have a chance. OTOH, walking around in wet clothing sucks the worst, and if we're talking wet shoes/socks....ugh. I'd be inclined to ride KRR last, and head back to the resort for a change of clothing.

 

[courtneybeth]

They have lockers near the ride. I'd recommend using one of those to store a spare pair of clothes... or do the Rapids ride as your last ride before heading out.

Agreeing with the previous poster - denim never dries. And smelling like park water is yucky.

 

[SeanTomorrow]

Hmmm, I guess I will suggest bringing extra clothes and sandals. So much for touring light that day!

Thanks for the advice.

 

[shelemm]

KRR is very disappointing and has got to be the least exciting and ugliest ride of its type. Grizzly in California is so much better and beautifully themed. Too bad they didn't just copy it.

We rode it twice and did not get a drop on us, and we did not see anyone else getting wet either. Evidently it is possible, but we found it mystifying that anyone could really like this ride.

 

[bigbabyblues]

We wear Keen sandals and quick-dry athletic clothes on our AK days. I have gotten soaked every time I've ever ridden KRR. Last month, I was in the lucky seat and got drenched, and I was mostly dry by the time we left AK an hour or so later.

 

[Cynthiab]

I would wear quick dry things. I got soaked my first year and bought a towel to sit on on the bus ride back.

Worst case, you can buy more clothes in the park!

 

[BLLB]

AK is the one park where we all wear flips/sandals etc. wet socks and sneakers is no fun. We also wear "dry fit" clothes. I usually don't ride. If that is the case, I hold everything until they get off.

 

[Marbel]

It was insanely hot when we were there last July, and I was praying to get drenched (I did. It was wonderful.) We were wet for a little while but not uncomfortably so (on the contrary). I don't remember how long we were wet but not that long. I'll say an hour. FWIW, we weren't wearing jeans and we were wearing sandals not running shoes.

 

[glassslippergirl]

When we had AP's, we would do Kali on water park days. We would either do Kali and leave AK for a water park, or leave the water park to do Kali. I'm usually okay with wet rides, but DH doesn't deal as well, and I understand. You'll never dry off in the humidity (I say this with the authority of a life-long Floridian). The water feels good when it hits, very refreshing. Then, you pay for the rest of the day slogging around in wet sneakers. Plan ahead-- sandals and a change of clothes. Or go on the ride right before you leave.

 

[capegirl]

I'm officially done with KRR. I am always the drowned rat in the raft. I thought I could beat it by wearing my poncho, but no. The water got up under the poncho and my shorts were soaked through.

 

[CAS239]

Depends on what you wear. Could be dry in less than 30 min or could be wet for a few hours

 

[OhhBother]

I rode it in June on a 90-degree+ day. I couldn't have been any wetter if I'd jumped in the deep end of a pool.

Despite the fact it was hot, it took me hours to dry. I purposely DID NOT wear denim -- thank goodness. And I took a comb to deal with my hair and an extra pair of socks to change into. Even with all that, I was still just "icky" for quite a long time. A complete change of clothes -- underwear included -- would be the best bet.

 

[Tonberry]

This is why KRR is our last ride for the day when we go to AK. Head back to the resort, change clothes, and go to dinner.

 

[PabloMax]

Do people bring a complete change of clothes? Seems smart, but the only problem with that is then you have to carry around the wet clothes the rest of the day.

 

[Accident]

I find riding at night when no sun you may not get dry. The rest depends on what you wear.