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5 Must-Have Planning Tips for Taking Your Family to An Indoor Water Park This Winter

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As we head into the new year, my family has a bucket list. 

High on that bucket list is to visit an indoor water park locally to us for a fun overnight winter getaway, such as Kalahari.

But having never been to one of the indoor water parks myself, I have been a bit hesitant to do so.

However, my husband and girls are persistent. So, I have been looking into this more.

I thought I would share what I found out, as well as how to prepare a young family for a visit to a fun indoor water park.

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Here are some sure-fire indoor water park planning tips, I have gathered….

5 Must-Have Planning Tips for Taking Your Family to An Indoor Water Park This Winter

1. Research for starters.

There are quite a few indoor water park resorts, such as Kalahari to choose from, but taking a look at what all have to offer, pricing and more is a big part of planning. Comparing and contrasting to see how they would fit into your family’s needs should be priority and key when first starting out here.

2. The room does matter.

When it all comes down to it, many may argue about how much time you will spend in the room. But still, it is a vacation and when you have children in tow, you not only want them be comfortable, but yourself, as well. Therefore, more comparing and contrasting. But in the end, go with a room that will add comfort, even if you have to splurge a few extra dollars to do so. At Kalahari, they have 520 rooms, which brings the resort total to nearly 1,000 guest rooms including two new styles exclusive to the Poconos!

3. Make sure water activities are age appropriate.

Nothing is worse than rides that kids can’t go on, because they don’t meet the height requirements! Therefore, measure your kids before going. Then, check out which rides are OK for their height. This will help plan out, which rides they can and will be able to try out while you visit. Like at Kalahari, Pennsylvania’s largest indoor waterpark (100,00 sq. ft.), here are some of the fun rides that can be experienced depending upon height/age (by March 2017): 

  • Screaming Hyena: A trap-door start that drops into a near-vertical plunge at up to 25 mph
  • Sahara Sidewinder: An indoor looping waterslide that takes guests on a 250-plus-foot journey  
  • “The Smoke That Thunders” and Victoria Falls: Named after the natural wonder of the world located in southern Africa, it will provide unforgettable waterslide experiences  
  • Kenya’s Korkscrew: Zig-zag slide 
  • Zig-Zag Zebra: Tunnel slide 
  • Cheetah Race Mat Slide: Challenge your friends to see who gets down the hill fastest
  • Elephant’s Trunk
  • Dungeons of Hout Bay Wavepool
  • Lazy River Expansion  
  • Coral Cove Kids’ Play Area 

4. Be sure to find out all amenities offered.

So a big reason to visit an indoor water park, such as Kalahari is for the indoor water attractions. But many, including Kalahari offer many other attractions, as well. You may be wondering what though. Well, for instance, Kalahari also offers character breakfasts with all the Kalahari Characters all the while enjoying a delicious breakfast. They also house a spa, a sports club, shopping, an arcade and over 8 different dining experiences for all your meal time enjoyment including:

  • Double Cut Charcoal Grill/Liquor Bar: Kalahari’s signature steak house experience featuring: premium cuts of meat, craft cocktails, family style sides and more.  
  • Sortino’s Italian Kitchen: A new-aged, red-sauced restaurant where old-school Italian cuisine meets the modern age. 
  • Marrakesh Market: Grab and go convenience bazaar style shopping, unique gifts, authentic-African items and everyday needs. 

They also have a 30,000-sq.-ft. extension to the family entertainment center including the new virtual reality experience known as, The Arena. Plus, they even have Kalahari Fitness and Training Center, as well as Spa Kalahari.

5. Don’t forget to check out featured deals.

Once you decide on the actual water park and dates, looking at deals that may be available during the time you plan on visiting is a big plus. 

Now that you got the lowdown, tell us in the comments if your family has visited an indoor water park, such as Kalahari.

Also stay tuned for our visit soon…

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Seana Turner says

    My sister and I took our girls to one of these when they were little. We had such an amazing time. It felt like sheer luxury to be running around in bathing suits as we looked at the snow outside. It was definitely one of their favorite vacations with their cousins!

    • Janine says

      My pleasure and we have been wanting to go for awhile so loved doing a bit of research, as well to find out more for us now, too 🙂

    • Janine says

      Aw, thanks Bill and I try. But honestly not that fun of a mom as I hate the cold and snow. So, I don’t do playing the snow with them very well in all honesty. But still indoor water parks and more are more my speed. Happy Monday right back at you!! 🙂

  5. April says

    It doesn’t get that cold here, but I’ve still been looking into a vacation with an indoor water park. It seems so awesome! I’ll keep these in mind during my search.

  6. Rea says

    Indoor water park sounds like a nice destination. I will most likely splurge for comfort too if reasonably within my budget. The latest book I’ve just finished reading mentioned the Poconos in Pennsylvania which somehow made me excited for this. LOL. But sad, knowing that it’s too far away from me. Maybe I can find a similar version of that here.

  7. AnnMarie John says

    I’ve never heard of this place before now. Sounds interesting! I don’t really intend to visit any water parks besides the ones at Disney in the summer but this one I’ll have to save for when I need somewhere new to visit. BTW those are some great tips!

    • Janine says

      Aw, thanks AnnMarie and I know I have done the Disney Water Rides and also a local outdoor water park here in NY. But definitely can’t wait to try this and will have to keep you posted 😉

  8. Diane Roark says

    Hey girl, I just checked out this indoor water park. I love that it is in doors. All The water parks around me are outdoors. We are at Disney this week but would love to visit an indoor water park. Have a great week! Diane

  10. Jen says

    Oh my gosh, go and take me with you! I love water parks, but with our littlest we haven’t gone for a few years now. I think it’s high time we did! This sounds amazing! I can’t wait to hear more about it.

  11. Tamara says

    The room does matter!
    We have a Kalahari near my parent’s house, so of course I think about heading there every second of winter. I think we will!

  12. Rabia @ The Liebers says

    We have one of those Wolf Lodges not too far away. I’ve considered it for a family getaway at some point. It’s a good tip to check the height requirements before we go. My minis are so short they often can’t do all the things they want to. I would be ticked to get somewhere and have them not be able to play!

  13. Cynthia says

    I can imagine that if you have kiddos, staying in a room while doing something like this. 🙂 I bet your girls LOVE the water park. I know I would. And those recommendations are great. 🙂
    I hope you get to go on LOTS of fun trips like this in 2017. HUGZ

  14. Jennifer Bly says

    This waterpark looks amazing!

    You shared some great tips here too!

    We live just blocks away from West Edmonton Mall’s World Water Park. It has 17 slides and a HUGE wave pool. We haven’t brought the kids yet but we will when my youngest is a wee bit older.

    Thanks for sharing! Wishing you a lovely week.
    xoxo

    • Janine says

      That water park near you sounds amazing too and thank you for sharing with me, as well. Wishing you a lovely week, too xoxo 😉

  15. Christine Carter says

    First of all, what a WONDERFUL idea to take the kids to an indoor water park! That sounds PERFECT for these long winter months, when we need something fun and different to do. You reminded me about this water park near us- and I am going to use your tips in planning our own little ‘getaway’. 🙂

  16. Nellie says

    I’ve heard so MANY great things about Kalahari! I can’t wait tot take a visit with my family. Thanks for sharing all of the great tips here!

  17. Leslie says

    We’ve never been to an indoor water park resort, but our county has a small indoor water park that our kids can go to. Now that I think about it, that sounds like the perfect place to take them today! Thanks for sharing your research!

  18. Aunt Gloria says

    Sounds like fun! Hope you get a chance to enjoy Kalahari. It looks like a terrific place. xxoo

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