All guests entering Water World, including spectators, require admission via single-day Water World Pass or Combo Pass wristband. Exceptions: Children under 30″ tall and guests who are wheelchair-bound (unable to leave wheelchair) do not require paid admission into Water World.

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No outside food or beverage is permitted in Water World except up to one bottle of water per person, baby food, or items for special dietary needs. Coolers may not exceed 10″x12″x9″, and glass containers are strictly prohibited in Water World.

Personal chairs and tents/coverings are not permitted. Umbrellas may not be larger than a typical rain umbrella.

Pool toys, rafts, etc. are absolutely prohibited in Water World.

Shirt and shoes are required for entry to both Waldameer & Water World. Guests visiting Water World must be wearing “street clothes” or cover up swimwear when entering and exiting. Clothing and swimwear with improper exposure and/or rude, vulgar, and/or inflammatory language/graphics is not permitted.

Pennsylvania bathing code requires all guests using Water World attractions to be wearing appropriate swim wear. Guests may not use enter water attractions wearing casual or “street” clothing. Swimwear must be modest in design and have appropriate coverage. Absolutely no thong-style swimwear is permitted.

Management reserves the right to ask guests with improper attire to change, cover-up, or leave the park.

Water World attraction availability subject to weather, maintenance, and staffing conditions. Attractions which are unavailable are posted at Admissions, but is subject to change without notice. Waldameer & Water World does not offer rainchecks or refunds due to closed attractions.

Attraction height and safety restrictions are in place to ensure safety of all guests. Height and safety restrictions are determined by each attraction’s manufacturer, and must be strictly enforced by Pennsylvania State Law. A full list of height restrictions can be found below.

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Due to the variable nature of water attraction dynamics, the following weight restrictions have been put in place by the slide manufacturer for the attractions listed below. Riders will be weighed as a group before boarding, and a green light will illuminate if the group is within the range of acceptable weight or a red light will illuminate if the group or individual is outside of the acceptable range. Group/individual weights will not be displayed numerically.

Rocket Blast:

• Maximum individual weight: 300lbs.
• Maximum combined rider weight (2-4 people): 650lbs.
• Minimum combined rider weight: 250lbs

Big Water Bend:

• Maximum individual weight: 300lbs
• Maximum combined rider weight (2 to 5 people): 875lbs

Presque Isle Plunge:

• Maximum individual weight: 300lbs
• Maximum combined rider weight (2 to 5 people): 700lbs

For the safety of riders and to prevent damage to water slides, hard casts and braces are not permitted on water slides. This policy is in line with attraction manufacturer restrictions that must be enforced by Pennsylvania state law.

Waterproof casts and braces are permitted in pools at the discretion of the guest. Waldameer & Water World is not responsible for damage to any medical device that may occur.

For the safety of riders and to prevent damage to slides and pool equipment, the following loose article policies are in place for Water World attractions. Waldameer & Water World is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items while using attractions.

All Slides

• Glasses may only be worn if secured with a strap around the back of the head.
• Hats may only be worn with a secure strap around the chin.
• Water shoes, aqua socks, etc. may only be worn on inner tube slides if secured with a strap/back around the ankle.
• Footwear may not be worn on body slides or Rocket Blast.
• Phones, cameras, recording devices, etc. are not permitted.
• Handheld items of any kind are prohibited.
• Lifejackets may be worn on inner tube, Kidz Zone, and Battle of Lake Erie slides. May not be worn on Bermuda Triangle.

Water World provides lifejackets free of charge for all ages/sizes from infant to adult. Lifejackets are available near entrances to Wave Pool, Winding Waters, and Kidz Slide n’ Spray Zone.

Personal lifejackets are permitted if they are Coast Guard Approved – Type II (will be printed on device). “Puddle Jumper” style lifejackets may be worn by children.

Personal items such as pool noodles, inner tubes, water wings, and other pool toys are strictly prohibited in Water World.

For the safety of guests and Team Members, all Water World attractions will temporarily close if lighting is in the area. Once lighting has cleared the area at a safe distance, Water World attractions will resume operation. Rainchecks and refunds are not offered in the event of inclement weather.

Private changing rooms with rinsing showers are available near the entrance to Water World. Additional restrooms with family restroom accommodations are available near Waveside Grill.

Private Cabanas and Umbrella Tables are available for rent. Advanced Online reservations are strongly encouraged.

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All-Day Lockers are rented at Locker House straight inside Water World past the changing rooms. Lockers in Water World are accessible until the amusement park closing time.

Locker Dimensions & Pricing

• Small Locker: 15″ wide, 18″ deep, 12″ high – $17
• Medium Locker: 15″ wide, 18″ deep, 18″ high – $21
• Large Locker: 15″ wide, 18″ deep, 24″ high – $25

Heated relaxing pools are heated to approximately 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Kidz Zone and Battle of Lake Erie are moderately heated, but the exact temperature varies based on environmental factors. All other pools and water attractions are not heated.

Waldameer & Water World defines line jumping as:

• Cutting in front of others already queuing
• Leaving and returning to the same place in line for any reason
• Holding a spot for someone else who’s not already in queue
• Jumping fences/barriers/chains to bypass others in line
• Entering a queue that has been closed

Those found to be line jumping may lose ride/slide privileges and face possible removal from the park. Please respect others and don’t line jump.