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[mariahnlily]

so trying to decide if water park is worth it dd only 44 1/2 " sofar it looks like aquatica she will be able to do water slides. I looked up the other water parks and the only thing she can do is the baby patr and she get s bored at the baby part we have been to two water parks and she was frustrated that she could not got on anything. so has what does anyone else think?

[peoplemover03]

so at 44" tall she is likely in the 4-6 age range...my 5 yr old in MY oppinion is too young to bring to the water parks...I agree he would get bored in the baby section and knowing his older brother can go on the super duper slides would just make him crazy with envy....i think you may be better off using the resort pool for now and maybe take on a day trip to sea world or busch gardens even lowry park zoo in tampa if your looking for a day off the property. hope this helps...

[RobDVC]

All slides at Aquatica are available for children. Children under 48" are required to wear a life vest on some of the slides, though. The vests are available for free.

[lauren-roxy]

That's good to know Rob, thanks!!

[modisney]

We've done both Busch Gardens water parks, Adventure Island in Tampa and Aquatica. I think all of the slides are "open to everyone" but given that they have a height requirement and life vest requirement should put up a yellow flag. Personally, I wouldn't send a little one who doesn't meet the height requirement down the slides alone even in a vest. The slides are wide and you really can get slipping and sliding around. On the other side, sometimes the littler kids don't have the weight to get them down the slide. Some of the slides have all or partially enclosed portions which can be a little disorienting. Most of the slides you ride down in a tube and they really need to hold on. I've seen bigger kids and adults come out of the tubes, granted that might be intentional. All of the slides at Aquatica are tubes slides except the one at Kookaburra Cove and the dolphin slide. The Kookaburra Cove is a children's slide. The dolphin slide is the "feature" slide where you whisk through the dolphin tank. It's a little steep. The rest of the slides are tube slides and one that you go down lying down on a mat. Kids do love the water parks and I think Aquatica has done a nice job of making a "family park" but I'd use caution and even consider going down the slides with your dd or make sure she's really watched by an older sibling. We really love both parks, Aquatica more so and I've enjoyed reliving my childhood going down the slides. You'll have a great time.

[modisney]

We've done both Busch Gardens water parks, Adventure Island in Tampa and Aquatica. I think all of the slides are "open to everyone" but given that they have a height requirement and life vest requirement should put up a yellow flag. Personally, I wouldn't send a little one who doesn't meet the height requirement down the slides alone even in a vest. The slides are wide and you really can get slipping and sliding around. On the other side, sometimes the littler kids don't have the weight to get them down the slide. Some of the slides have all or partially enclosed portions which can be a little disorienting. Most of the slides you ride down in a tube and they really need to hold on. I've seen bigger kids and adults come out of the tubes, granted that might be intentional. All of the slides at Aquatica are tubes slides except the one at Kookaburra Cove and the dolphin slide. The Kookaburra Cove is a children's slide. The dolphin slide is the "feature" slide where you whisk through the dolphin tank. It's a little steep. The rest of the slides are tube slides and one that you go down lying down on a mat. Kids do love the water parks and I think Aquatica has done a nice job of making a "family park" but I'd use caution and even consider going down the slides with your dd or make sure she's really watched by an older sibling. We really love both parks, Aquatica more so and I've enjoyed reliving my childhood going down the slides. You'll have a great time.