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Dumb question - Visiting a water park

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September 27, 2019, 01:19 PM
konata88
Dumb question - Visiting a water park
Hi,

Never been to a waterpark (amusement park) with slides and such.

Any tips on how to securely manage things assuming I have no one else to depend on?

1) What do I do w/ wallet, keys and such that I don't want to get wet while on the rides / slides? I'm not sure I trust lockers or even keeping in the car (and then there is still the problem w/ the car keys). Just bring ziplock baggies and keep in my pocket?

2) What do I do w/ suncreen, towels and dry clothes and such while I'm on the rides? Do they usually have lockers or something? Seems like it would be too much for each person to have a locker...... Or maybe just keep in the car and keep going back and forth as needed?

Any tips?




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September 27, 2019, 01:26 PM
wxdave
Lockers are what we use. They are electronic and seem pretty safe and secure.

Some people carry cell phones, cash, keys, etc. in those "waterproof" cases with an attached lanyard. I'm hesitant to put a $1000 iphone in one of them, but lots of people do.


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September 27, 2019, 01:37 PM
sjp
Small backpack with phone, wallet, water bottle, towel, sunscreen etc. In locker for the day. Carry a id & credit card with you and the locker key in a ZIPPED POCKET in your swim trunks.

Go to locker every 2 hours or as needed, also might want a quick dry type t shirt and some tiva type sandles.

In car have extra towels, dry change of clothes if not in backpack.
September 27, 2019, 01:38 PM
zipriderson
lockers, and keep essentials on my person. essentials being credit card, towels, sunscreen, maybe cell phone. Take a beach bag for these items. Each slide/ride will have cubby's or an area to put your stuff while you ride. You'll just need to trust it's safe while you ride.

i recommend leaving the pistol in the locker too Smile
September 27, 2019, 03:34 PM
konata88
Thanks guys. Sounds like I can expect lockers are readily available for bulky non-valuables. I’ll keep wallet and phones in the car.

Carry CC, cash, DL and keys in ziplock bag and in a zippered pocket.




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"A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book
September 27, 2019, 03:45 PM
Fredward
Lockers and a flat fanny pack. I keep an ID and medical card along with cash in the pack. None get damaged by water.
September 27, 2019, 04:13 PM
ffips
At the Great Wolf Lodge, you get a wrist band tied to yiur credit card. That also opens your hotel door. No need for "stuff." That said, it's dang expensive. Frown
September 27, 2019, 04:47 PM
MikeinNC
Sea world in San Antonio had a bank of lockers you paid with your card, there was no set of cubby’s near each ride to stow your gear like towels and flip flops...we just parked our flip flops outside the ride and I have cable leash on my glasses.

I kept my card in a pocket and nothing else.

We brought a beach or pool bag for sunscreen, so it sat Un-watched when we went on a ride.

And one note, flip your flops over so the feet side are hidden from the sun and don’t burn your feet when you return



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September 27, 2019, 04:49 PM
comet24
It's been years but I remember lockers. This was a small water park section inside a large park. We just threw our stuff in a locker when we did the wet stuff.


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September 28, 2019, 04:37 AM
irreverent
Last water ride I was on they actually dispensed small waterproof plastic bags you could put your things in and tuck into your jacket.


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September 28, 2019, 08:27 AM
arfmel
I just carry some small change in my prison wallet.
September 28, 2019, 08:37 AM
RogueJSK
Do what I always did: Give all your stuff to your Mom to hold. She'll find a spot in the shade to sit, and you can just retrieve anything you need when you stop by every so often for a snack and to have her put more sunscreen on you.
September 28, 2019, 09:24 AM
Blume9mm
Sig MK-25 is pretty water proof just get a good secure holster. Wink


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September 28, 2019, 11:04 PM
motor59
quote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
I just carry some small change in my prison wallet.


Almost 15 hrs, and nobody responded with a TMI comment to this - y'all are slipping.




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September 28, 2019, 11:18 PM
92fstech
quote:
Originally posted by motor59:
quote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
I just carry some small change in my prison wallet.


Almost 15 hrs, and nobody responded with a TMI comment to this - y'all are slipping.


I just saw it and literally laughed out loud Big Grin.
September 29, 2019, 09:10 AM
Blume9mm
I missed it...

I suspect when you go down the water slide and hit the bottom you might lose your change....


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September 29, 2019, 09:41 AM
straightshooter01
quote:
Originally posted by Blume9mm:
I missed it...

I suspect when you go down the water slide and hit the bottom you might lose your change....


Or start coughing up nickels.