Wild Rivers was clean well maintained we rented a cabana for the day with such wonderful service with Rachel she was attentive quick sweet and made our stay amazing! Thank you wild rivers and Rachel hope to see you again! read more

My family and i had a BLAST ! We Had the cabana @ cooks cove and the staff was amazing especially Gilbert and Rachel ! Top tier Customer service from start to finish . They definitely left a joyful imprint on my kids . Will definitely be coming back ! read more

Wild Rivers - Cooks cove cabana view - Water Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

I have mixed feelings about wild rivers, I honestly really enjoyed it the first time I went (4th of July), there was nobody there and I was able to ride everything. The second time I paid 25 dollars more for the ticket (a Sunday in the summer) and rode barely anything in the same time span of the last time. The wave pool didn't work for 20 minutes and the workers weren't sure what to do. Also, I feel like there needs to be a better process for lifeguards, like a megaphone because the whistle blowing is so loud and they're rude to the kids. Overall, it's a fun, great place for kids and it can be super fun for adults but it's very expensive and the price doesn't always reflect the experience you will have read more

Wild Rivers - 21 dollar drink - Water Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

They do not do anything about people cutting in line. Also, they wanted my daughter (7 years old) to ride in a double tube with a grown man. Everyone is in a bathing suit btw. I said, "She can wait to ride with a girl close to her age." The lifeguard said, "He doesn't have cooties." Ok, we'll just walk down the 8 flights of stairs after waiting in line an hour. Avoid this place. i paid hundreds of dollars to have my children put in danger. Never again. read more

Cabana experience: 3/5 We had a pretty good experience today. Comes with 8 waters and a safe and a USB connection for a charger. 2 chairs and 2 loungers. We rented the cabana by the wave pool and it was very convenient. The menus don't have prices though so that makes me nervous. I rated 3/5 because they add 18% gratuity, even if you're below a party of 6 and only ordered 3 beers. Bar: 4/5 The options are the bar are very good. Order virgin pina coladas for the kids. Beer is good lol and there are TVs Food: 1/5 We ordered fries for a snack. Not very good. They were cold, and flimsy. Needed salt. Our kids didn't even enjoy them. I didn't want to order anything else after the fries because it was unappealing. Snacks: 1/5 We bought dipping dots before leaving and when we opened them up, the dots were completely melted into each other so it ended up being like a "gogurt" style ice cream. Slides: 5/5 We had an amazing time. Lots of thrill if your into that. We rode every large attraction. Wave pool is great. It's was a perfect day. Great weather. I would come back. read more

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Great time to avoid the summer heat with the kids. Ages four and almost two both had a wonderful time in the lazy river and the young kids water play areas. Had a really fun time cooling off. For deals on tickets check groupon or sam's club. Will definitely be back again with family and friends. Hopefully will get a chance to ride the bigger rides. read more

We had such a great time at Wild Rivers Irvine! It's a fantastic water park for families, with lots of fun slides, pools, and attractions for both kids and adults. Everything was clean and well-maintained, the staff was friendly, and there were plenty of places to relax between rides. We especially loved the variety of attractions -- there's something for everyone. Definitely a great place to spend a summer day with the family! We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Great place to beat the heat in the summer! Waterslides 5/5. My favorites were the pelican plunge and boomerang. Food not so great 3/5. I rented a cabana to have a place to relax but there are so many bees . When I sat down I would have to get back up to shoo the bees away. The ice and float drinks were yummy. Check AAA for discount tickets read more

Giving this a 5* because I had a great time when I came here on father's day with my son. There were minimal lines everywhere, maybe it was because of father's day. The few people I talked to said that was an anomaly and the lines can get crowded on weekends. Overall, I think it's a great water park. It's definitely better staffed than at Hurricane harbor where they have only one lifeguard running multiple slides causing artificial long waits. We came right as they opened and rode a few of the tube slides and had to wait to get on with others since it was a minimum of 3 people per tube. The wave pool was a hoot, and the lazy river had plenty of tubes for us to borrow. I think they could do a bit better with queuing up people on the 2 people tubes and letting us load up while we're given the okay to go down the slide. read more

We're new to having season passes and our kids love it! We've gone three times already this summer and learning new tips every day. Tip 1: weekends are pretty overcrowded Tip 2: get there early as they let you inside before rope drop if you have a specific spot you want Tip 3: food is not the best, we pack a cooler and leave it in the car. You'll see families "tailgating" with chairs and packed meals. Tip 4: wear the water shoes! The bottom of the pools will rip your feet up. And crying 3 year olds who can't walk that night isn't fun. Tip 5: buy the parking pass or park at the park across the street. $25-$35 a day can add up. Tip 6: they sell alcohol but you can't carry drinks in any of the kid pool areas so if you wanna chill and watch from the chair go for it but can't be beside the kids in the pool with it I'll add more tips as our experience furthers this summer! Happy sun tans and giggles yall! read more

I love coming here every summer. Their water slides are awesome and fun. Sometimes the lines get long but that's what people are here for. Their wave pool and lazy River are fun and relaxing. The bar has great drinks with a view of the wave pool. I will come back again soon read more

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We had such a great day at Wild Rivers! We purchased day passes for a Monday, and it ended up being the perfect day to go. We also rented a cabana, and our server, Yvonne, made the experience even better. She was absolutely amazing--so attentive, friendly, and welcoming. She checked on us often and made sure we had everything we needed. If you get the chance, definitely ask for Yvonne! The park itself was very clean, and every employee we encountered was kind and helpful. The food was exactly what you'd expect from an amusement park, and while the drinks are a little pricey, I actually didn't mind--it helps keep people from overdoing it before climbing all those stairs to the slides! Overall, we had an awesome experience. The rides were fun, the atmosphere was great, and the customer service really stood out. We had such a good time that we've already decided we'll be buying season passes next year. Highly recommend! read more

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While we were in the food court, my husband was stung by a bee inside his cheek. He immediately sought assistance from a lifeguard who was walking through the area and explained what had happened. The lifeguard directed him to the first aid station to find a supervisor, and my husband had to make his way there on his own. Thankfully, he received care and is doing okay, although he has experienced significant swelling throughout his face. I wanted to share this because a bee sting inside the mouth can present a greater risk than a typical sting due to the potential for airway swelling. While everything turned out well in our case, I was surprised there didn't seem to be a greater sense of urgency given the location of the sting. This is not intended as a complaint about the individual lifeguard, as I don't know what their training or protocols require. Rather, I hope this situation can serve as an opportunity to review procedures so employees recognize when an injury may warrant immediately contacting first aid, notifying a supervisor, or otherwise expediting medical assistance. I also wanted to share a separate concern regarding our experience at Tomcat Racers. During our visit, a content creator was filming a challenge on or who knows what and was permitted to go to the front of the line for five consecutive rides. This significantly slowed the line for guests who had been waiting their turn. I understand and appreciate the value of promotional content for the park, but allowing repeated priority access during a busy operating day (Friday in the Summer) negatively impacted the guest experience. I hope future filming can be scheduled during less crowded times or managed in a way that minimizes disruption for paying guests. We truly appreciate the care provided by your first aid staff, and we're grateful my husband is recovering. I hope these comments are helpful as you continue providing a safe and enjoyable experience for your guests. read more

The park is pretty clean. The rides are a good mix with some interesting ones. It would be great if there are a few more food areas with more selections. I would give a 4 star if one of the main slide did not break down close to end of the day. We waited for 1.5 hr for the ride. There was nothing given to people waited that long. Also the reason we waited that long was cuz either a lot of people did not wait in line and they just had one person waited in line and came later or ppl who was at the shorter line switched ride when reaching the top. We saw ppl do that and the staff just let them, which I don't think it's quite fair. Our line did not move at all for a good 20 something mins, which is very bizarre, since 3-4 groups came down and it's 3-6 ppl per group. Maybe having a better sign for the rides will reduce ppl changing when reaching the top to the rides. read more

We went to Wild Rivers for the first time yesterday and had a blast! The park was clean and the staff we interacted with were all friendly and helpful. My husband lost his prescription goggles coming off one of the water slides and the lifeguard was helpful & had a good attitude as he helped us retrieve it. The pizza also surpassed our expectations. I think the only slightly off part was getting lunch--lines in the cafe were crowded & confusing (it was a Tuesday, so can't imagine what that must be like on a Saturday). Timing for season passes doesn't work out this summer for us, but we'll definitely be considering it for future summers! read more

So glad to have finally tried out Wild Rivers which is a waterpark nestled in Irvine's Great Park area. Parking is $25 and you can pay there or online beforehand. I also got a Groupon deal for $45 a ticket, which is a few dollars cheaper than what they offered on the official website. I recommend periodically checking Groupon for deals. When you enter, they have lockers on your left, and plenty of restrooms, showers, and changing rooms. For food, they have a main grill serving hot foods such as pizzas, mini corn dogs, and chicken tenders with fries. There are plenty of stalls serving pastries, ice cream, drinks, and even alcohol. As for attractions, they have plenty of solo body slides, duo slides, and group slides. The best one hands down is the Bora Bora Boomerango. There is also a lazy river and a wave pool, as well as kiddie areas with shallow water and fountains. The overall park is super clean and staff operating slides and serving food are super friendly. read more

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This is a very fun waterpark for kids and adults. Theres small slides, big slides where you go on rafts, and the one and only bora bora boomerango. Thats a very unique name! Overall this waterpark is fantastic with nice staff and good security. Theres also a massive wave pool called shaka bay where the waves are like 10 feet tall! read more

My family and I have been coming to Wild Rivers every year as a large group of more than 20 people, and it's become one of our favorite annual traditions. Over the years we've spent hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars collectively on admission, food, drinks, merchandise, lockers, and in previous years even cabanas. We've always had positive experiences, which is why what happened today was so disappointing. Toward the end of our visit, my wife and I climbed the stairs to the Pipeline area where rides like Tiki's Revenge and Fiji Falls are located. Apparently, the park has changed the line and staircase system since our last visit, separating which staircases are designated for specific slides. We genuinely did not know this had changed and did not realize we had entered from the wrong side. Once we reached the top, we politely explained the situation to the lifeguard. We apologized for the honest mistake and asked if we could simply go down Tiki's Revenge this one time since we were already standing right next to it. We explained that on our next ride we would absolutely use the correct staircase. The reason this mattered is because my wife has PTSD, severe claustrophobia, and significant anxiety related to heights. Through previous visits, we learned that Tiki's Revenge is the one slide she is able to enjoy because it is the least triggering for her. We also explained that climbing back down the tower is extremely difficult for her because of her anxiety and fear of heights. Unfortunately, the lifeguard immediately dismissed our request and responded with unnecessary attitude instead of empathy. She insisted that if we could climb up, we could climb back down, despite us explaining why that wasn't realistic for my wife's condition. I then asked to speak with a supervisor. A supervisor named John came over, and instead of listening or trying to find a reasonable solution, he repeated the same response with the same dismissive attitude. I then requested to speak with a manager, and another manager (Ashley) came to speak with us. Even after explaining my wife's PTSD, claustrophobia, and anxiety, there was still no willingness to accommodate us or even discuss alternatives. Ultimately, we were left with only two options: force my wife to climb back down the stairs despite her anxiety, or send her down a different enclosed slide that we already knew could trigger her symptoms. She chose the slide because she couldn't bring herself to climb back down the tower. Unfortunately, exactly what we feared happened. She exited the slide in the middle of an anxiety and panic attack. It was heartbreaking because it could have been avoided with a simple act of compassion and flexibility. We weren't asking to skip the line or gain an unfair advantage. We were asking to ride the slide that was literally a few feet away because of a legitimate mental health concern after making an honest mistake. I completely understand that parks have safety rules and operational procedures. I also understand employees have policies to follow. However, customer service includes using good judgment, showing empathy, and recognizing when a situation calls for reasonable accommodation rather than a rigid application of policy. The most disappointing part of this experience wasn't being told "no." It was the complete lack of compassion from three different employees. At no point did anyone acknowledge my wife's condition or make us feel heard. Mental health conditions like PTSD, claustrophobia, and anxiety are real disabilities that deserve to be treated with respect. Even if the policy ultimately couldn't be changed, there are respectful and compassionate ways to communicate with guests. This experience has unfortunately made our family question whether we'll continue making Wild Rivers our annual tradition. Bringing more than 20 family members every year represents a significant investment, and we've always enjoyed supporting the park. We simply expected better customer service, more empathy, and a willingness to help when faced with an honest mistake and a guest experiencing a genuine mental health issue. I sincerely hope Wild Rivers uses this as an opportunity to provide additional training to its staff--not only on customer service, but also on recognizing and responding appropriately when guests disclose mental health conditions or request reasonable accommodations. A little compassion can make an enormous difference. read more

I was skeptical about even coming to this place because of certain reviews, however.. I'm glad I came.. The staff was so friendly so attentive... our waiter was amazing.. perfect place to take your kids.. we got the premium cabana. Glad I did... if your kids are playing you have your own privacy.. WORRH THE PRICE..!!! We will be back..!!! read more

Wild Rivers - I was skeptical about even coming here, off of certain reviews.! However glad I came.. love this place..!!! - Water Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

Horrible. It's so expensive. Purchasesd tickets for grandkids but I had to buy mine at the window to show I was over 63. The line was extremely long only 2 kids working. Then they have you fill out paperwork. Didn't have to do that online but in person you do. That takes forever so I guess the catch is if you pay $40 mire For my ticket online I would save the the time. The food stands hardly had employees working. Not coming back! read more

Honestly I never been to a theme park like this. I came to celebrate my friends bday for the night wave event and it was not good an experience. The food and drinks were pricey and drinks watered down. It reminded me of all inclusive at the hotels. The park is not big at all! They have some slides and pools but nothing to go crazy for. I also did not like how it was over at 9 PM and they stop letting people get a water slides around 8:15. I don't think it was fair especially when you have paid. Didn't think it was that much fun, and could have lasted longer until a later time. Also, the weight for the bar was absolutely long and we stood in line for over an hour that takes up most of your time to enjoy yourself. The plus is that it's located in a very nice area and it is a clean park, but otherwise I don't think I will come back here again . Free parking and lots of it! read more

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Place isn't ran well. We went Monday morning and multiple things didn't open on time. Wave pool was way late opening. I was stung by a bee. The food took over an hour for chicken n fries and a pizza. The soda comes with the food so an hour wait for that too and guess what? The food made us sick. Cold fries and definitely not cauliflower pizza. I asked 3 people and all 3 said absolutely yes. Well guess what? Out of ketosis and thinking about legal action. Ridiculous read more

I want to give a shout out to Mauricio at the food court! He had a lady being disrespectful to him and he composed himself very well. He deescalated the situation and made sure that the people before her were attended. read more

Rides and water attractions are fun. Most of the staff are really nice and welcoming. Food is pretty mediocre for high price. Dry burger, floppy fries, and chicken tenders that taste bland. Their sweet treats are good. The seating is abysmal. They took a section of shaded seating out to put in cabanas to make an extra dime. Not even an hour after opening and seating is rough to find. $25 for parking is crazy and then there's premium parking too. Too much nickel and diming. read more

Do yourself a favor and filter the reviews to the lowest ratings and you'll see those experiences are all more recent visits. We reserved a cabana here for my daughter's birthday. It ended in my 7 year old daughter FULL OF TEARS and hyperventilating because management here is AWFUL. We started packing up around 440pm as the waitress brought us our tab to close out. We aren't slobs, so we made sure to clean up after ourselves and pack. At this moment, they posted a SECURITY guard to stand guard at our cabana as if we were convicts. As we were packing to leave, an older white woman (Susan Kruizinga- Management) walked over and rudely clapped her hands in our face saying we had to 'hurry up and leave because they have a private event.' To come at people sideways like this AS THEY ARE ALLLLREADY DOING THE VERY THING YOURE ASKING is rude, IGNORANT, and condescending. I've included her photo. My husband told her that she could clearly see us packing the last of our things so there was no need to approach us like that. Of course she giggled, left, and came back with police officers because how dare we tell her she was being rude. See from the photos, as all the adults are talking with concern, she's there smirking. Says a lot about a person. The gentleman in blue standing next to the cabana said he was the GM and apologized (pretty sure Susan is his superior but I'm sure he took fault to protect her) Yet, apparently is doubling down on their rude and unnecessary behavior in their response to our review. As we walked out, I filmed how other cabanas were still there lounging (with children) and yet weren't forced out like us. If after this review, you still have an interest in going here know that it's mostly worked by kids as stated in previous reviews and management by older adults seems to be even more childish. She was the worst of them and she's upper management. To the management team, no need to respond to this with your corporate response deflecting and defending your ignorant, discriminatory behavior. How any of you got jobs in customer service, much less management, is beyond me. No need to feel like a keyboard warrior by responding knowing a response can't be made back. Unprofessional, dysfunctional, discriminate, rude, and ignorant. read more

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The Dream Glow Festival is a Fun group activity for the holidays! The displays were beautiful and magical. The infinity room was fun but 5 mins inside was not worth the extra $5 to my friend. read more

Wild Rivers - Fun group activity for the holidays! - Water Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

I am a little biased because I love water parks lol. Growing up going to raging waters, this was definitely an upgrade. It is smaller than the rager waters I went to, but there is still a lot of rides imo. There's probably 4 group rides, 2-3 single, 2 double, the lazy river and wave pool. At first the lazy river seemed small because of how narrow it was, but it's definitely long going around. The park was relatively clean and modern. Obviously it'll be busy during the peak summer, but it was still fun. We also got chicken tenders and a cookie for $20. The food was surprisingly decent/good! The chicken tenders came in 4 pcs and some fries. Definitely recommend!! It is $25 for parking. And then $18 for a medium locker read more

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Ending our family summer fun at the best water park in Irvine. We double down on this park and it didn't disappoint. Plenty of great views and fun slides for all. 11am arrival still gives you time to snag a chair or 4 for the family to lounge if you don't choose the cabana's. The park was fun and the memories even better. Make sure to check out wild rivers read more

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First time visit with the family.... And we weren't sure if it would be busy and decided to get a cabana. Just in case we wouldn't be worried of not finding a spot to sit. Luckily it's wasn't busy at all but no regrets lol. Everyone here was very friendly (staff) our server Rachel was fantastic, constantly checking up on us... very helpful and friendly. We had ice and waters waiting as we arrived. My son had a blast ( the main thing for us) can't wait to come back read more

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Great day of friendship and fun at Wild Rivers! The whole park is very well kept, staff helpful and lines for rides not bad at all. Huge shot out to Elise, our cabana waitress, who was literally one of the best servers I've had in LA/OC. She was so attentive, always making sure we had what we needed! Thank you wild rivers! read more

This review is to commend the security guard Kaden. I experienced a theft at the park. Kaden made sure he got my items back and did everything in his power to make sure I received my belongings. Most security would not go above and beyond like Kaden did and I am extremely grateful for his service! read more

Lifeguard Miles Barren heroically saved my son's life when he was choking on a glizzy that he was hawking down.

This place used to be such a hidden gem! Now it feels like Raging Waters/IE vibes. So overcrowded, definitely not just Irvine locals anymore, and just not the same. I literally watched a mom have her son pee in the bushes instead of waiting in line for the bathroom. It went from classy to ghetto real quick. read more

Water slides 5stars Wave pool 4stars Food 3stars Customer service/Guest Relations 2stars Took my family to Wild rivers yesterday to celebrate the 4th of July. We got there at 9:40a and gates opened at 10a we go through the security check point. They do the same thing Knotts Berry Farm does looking through your bags with a drum stick.. Then we waited another 20-30mins past the lockers waiting for rope drop. We found chairs to place our things and began going on the water slides. Everything was great 12:30 we broke for lunch and opted for Burgers and chicken tenders. We purchased the refills all day souvenir cup cus it was $10 and a regular fountain drink was $5.50 so anything other refills after the 2nd one would be free in theory. When I went to get my 3rd fill the sensor wouldn't read my cup. I thought maybe I bought the wrong cup but an employee informed me I was correct "free refills all day with that cup" he took my cup to an employee only area next to the dipping dots booth to refill it with sprite but what I got instead was soda water. I informed him the syrup must be out. So I asked for a lemonade instead. Got that. Hours later I went to the sundae rootbeer float booth and asked for a sprite. Again it was filled with soda water. So either every soda fountain in the entire park is using the same pump room under ground or the water park didn't order sprite BIBS before the holiday weekend or it's option 3 what I strongly believe. These "kids" didn't want to give me another sprite and gave me soda water. I never gave them a reason to be petty to me. Idk why they didn't just replace my cup so I could use the self serve soda fountain. I won't be buying the refill cups and wouldn't recommend them to anyone if this is how the water park operates. There was also an incident on the lazy river where a supervisor( older gentleman in a company branded pink Hawaiian shirt was saying something to me. I couldn't hear him because of the music speakers along the river. But why would he holler at someone he doesn't know who wasn't even looking at him while they minded their own business trying to enjoy the day on the lazy river. My wife said she thinks he said something about "sneaking shots" on the river if you'd like to get his side of the story. Bald gentleman with a goatee read more

Staff: The staff here was really nice from the parking employees, to gate entrance, to vendors, to ride operators. I want to give special recognition to the amazing lady doing security bag checks. She was dancing with the kids which was so sweet. Somebody give her a raise. Quality/Quantity: The park is very clean, nicely laid out, offers many rides, lots of snack options, some food options, plenty of clean bathrooms, and overall a nice place. Value: The pricing for the tickets was a bit high but if you buy a group ticket or online you can save a good amount. Definitely recommend going this route. Overall: This was my first time here since they moved from to the original location. I had 3 concerns that may or may not be a concern to others. 1) The amount of time it took to enter the park was waaaaaaaayyyy too long. Scanning the ticket should be a very quick and easy process but it wasn't. There must be a more efficient way to move people through the entrance that I'd like encourage them to find. 2) Due to the large amount of development in the adjacent areas of the park there is a very very strong stench of fertilizer in the air. This is very strong and hard to ignore. I'm sure it is due to landscaping projects in the area but it definitely is a bit rough to smell all day. 3) There needs to be speed bumps and security in the parking lot. Cars drive far too fast making it a concern. In the end I had a really good time and I would return again. read more

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We visited the water park a few weeks ago and received the BEST service from Madeleine at Pacific Grill. We had a pretty large party of hungry kids and teens so we placed a huge order there- chicken tenders, burgers, wraps, salads, drinks. Madeleine was so sweet and professional- she got the order right and was so helpful and accommodating. The food itself was decent normal park food but the five stars are for Madeleine and her excellent service. My kids had a lot of fun at the water park. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Management is so rude and abrasive! They harassed this family trying to enjoy a child's birthday, up until they had to clean up and leave! If that's how they treat others I can't imagine how they manage other aspects of the park. They clearly have no care for their attendees. read more

Managed to finally try out this water park towards the end of summer! The prices had dropped as it was the last couple of weekends before it closed. It is a smaller water park but has plenty of rides to keep you entertained for the whole day. There are wait times and lines at each ride but it goes fairly quick and the staff keep a watchful eye. Restrooms were clean. No outside food is allowed. There is basic food available inside which is decent. We ordered burgers and fries. And ice creams. Try and time your lunchtime early or late as it can get crowded. Overall it was a really fun experience. Taking one star off because the sign outside said the park was open until 6pm, but they closed at 5pm, which definitely threw off our plans. Water fountains available inside. Parking is paid. read more

How do you sell " stadium nachos " for EIGHT DOLLARS and not serve them with JALAPENOS?????? Do better millionaire CEO's !!! Complete rip off for chips and cheese... SIX DOLLARS for a bag a chips ??? What in the world is happening?? read more

If you have a disability of any kind do not even bother coming here. Besides the required parking they do nothing for people with disabilities to make their visit easier. Food is limited and overpriced. Rides malfunction and lots of time wasted with their "you're sol line policy". Horrible expensive day. read more