| Posted By |
Message |
Dolphinsbaby
My 3 little guys!
Member since 12/10 2943 total posts
Name:
|
A few Kalahari questions
We are going to Kalahari soon and have a few questions:
-Do I need to bring all 3 puddle jumpers? I see there are life vests there. What do most kids there wear?
-The rooms have a fridge, right? Planning on bringing juice boxes and some snacks?
-Is there a safe in the rooms? Not a necessity, just curious.
-We don't have to carry our wallets around, right? They can just charge it to the room?
-Any other tips? Advice?
TIA
ETA: what about towels? Do they provide for the water park?
Also, is there indoor/outdoor pools there?
Message edited 6/25/2016 5:43:26 PM.
|
Posted 6/24/16 1:25 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by Dolphinsbaby
We are going to Kalahari soon and have a few questions:
-Do I need to bring all 3 puddle jumpers? I see there are life vests there. What do most kids there wear?
-The rooms have a fridge, right? Planning on bringing juice boxes and some snacks?
-Is there a safe in the rooms? Not a necessity, just curious.
-We don't have to carry our wallets around, right? They can just charge it to the room?
-Any other tips? Advice?
TIA
You can bring the puddle jumpers or use the vests provided. I brought DD's because I knew she'd be more comfortable in it and she's used to it.
The rooms have a fridge, yes
Yes there is a safe in the closet.
Everything can be charged to the room- your wrist band will be activated with charging privileges for the adults- so you don't need to carry a thing.
You will love it- it was awesome and even the adults had a great time. TThere are some fun slides and rides for adults too!
I can't wait to go back
Message edited 6/24/2016 1:38:59 PM.
|
| Posted 6/24/16 1:38 PM |
| |
|
JDubs
different, not less
Member since 7/09 13160 total posts
Name:
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Dolphinsbaby
We are going to Kalahari soon and have a few questions:
-Do I need to bring all 3 puddle jumpers? I see there are life vests there. What do most kids there wear?
-The rooms have a fridge, right? Planning on bringing juice boxes and some snacks?
-Is there a safe in the rooms? Not a necessity, just curious.
-We don't have to carry our wallets around, right? They can just charge it to the room?
-Any other tips? Advice?
TIA
You can bring the puddle jumpers or use the vests provided. I brought DD's because I knew she'd be more comfortable in it and she's used to it.
The rooms have a fridge, yes
Yes there is a safe in the closet.
Everything can be charged to the room- your wrist band will be activated with charging privileges for the adults- so you don't need to carry a thing.
You will love it- it was awesome and even the adults had a great time. TThere are some fun slides and rides for adults too!
I can't wait to go back
This... except I forgot my DS' puddle jumper and he wore the vest they had there, it was fine. DS had a good time. I think 1 night for us there was more than enough.
|
| Posted 6/24/16 2:14 PM |
| |
|
melbalalala
Little Lady
Member since 5/07 5014 total posts
Name:
Melissa
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by JDubs
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Dolphinsbaby
We are going to Kalahari soon and have a few questions:
-Do I need to bring all 3 puddle jumpers? I see there are life vests there. What do most kids there wear?
-The rooms have a fridge, right? Planning on bringing juice boxes and some snacks?
-Is there a safe in the rooms? Not a necessity, just curious.
-We don't have to carry our wallets around, right? They can just charge it to the room?
-Any other tips? Advice?
TIA
You can bring the puddle jumpers or use the vests provided. I brought DD's because I knew she'd be more comfortable in it and she's used to it.
The rooms have a fridge, yes
Yes there is a safe in the closet.
Everything can be charged to the room- your wrist band will be activated with charging privileges for the adults- so you don't need to carry a thing.
You will love it- it was awesome and even the adults had a great time. TThere are some fun slides and rides for adults too!
I can't wait to go back
This... except I forgot my DS' puddle jumper and he wore the vest they had there, it was fine. DS had a good time. I think 1 night for us there was more than enough.
Interesting you say this, I was pricing this for the fall and was wondering if two nights was overkill. When you did one night did you do do the waterpark both days? Tell me more why one night was "more than enough"
|
| Posted 6/24/16 2:19 PM |
| |
|
JDubs
different, not less
Member since 7/09 13160 total posts
Name:
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by melbalalala
Posted by JDubs
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Dolphinsbaby
We are going to Kalahari soon and have a few questions:
-Do I need to bring all 3 puddle jumpers? I see there are life vests there. What do most kids there wear?
-The rooms have a fridge, right? Planning on bringing juice boxes and some snacks?
-Is there a safe in the rooms? Not a necessity, just curious.
-We don't have to carry our wallets around, right? They can just charge it to the room?
-Any other tips? Advice?
TIA
You can bring the puddle jumpers or use the vests provided. I brought DD's because I knew she'd be more comfortable in it and she's used to it.
The rooms have a fridge, yes
Yes there is a safe in the closet.
Everything can be charged to the room- your wrist band will be activated with charging privileges for the adults- so you don't need to carry a thing.
You will love it- it was awesome and even the adults had a great time. TThere are some fun slides and rides for adults too!
I can't wait to go back
This... except I forgot my DS' puddle jumper and he wore the vest they had there, it was fine. DS had a good time. I think 1 night for us there was more than enough.
Interesting you say this, I was pricing this for the fall and was wondering if two nights was overkill. When you did one night did you do do the waterpark both days? Tell me more why one night was "more than enough"
We got there around 12 noon and were in the water park for the rest of the day until dinner time... went back to the room showered/changed/went to dinner... after dinner we were in the arcade. Went back again to the water park the next morning before going home. I just thought we spent enough time there to do everything (DS is almost 4 so he went on anything he met the height restrictions for) That's just my opinion though!
|
| Posted 6/24/16 3:50 PM |
| |
|
LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
Member since 5/05 19461 total posts
Name:
L
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by Dolphinsbaby
We are going to Kalahari soon and have a few questions:
-Do I need to bring all 3 puddle jumpers? I see there are life vests there. What do most kids there wear? You can bring them, but they have life vests.
-The rooms have a fridge, right? Planning on bringing juice boxes and some snacks?
Yes, bring snacks and juice boxes. We liked to eat breakfast at the buffet. Make sure to get the mango smoothie.
-Is there a safe in the rooms? Not a necessity, just curious. Yes
-We don't have to carry our wallets around, right? They can just charge it to the room?
Yes
-Any other tips? Advice?
I had a groupon which gave us arcade credits. That was great.
TIA
|
| Posted 6/25/16 12:29 AM |
| |
|
melbalalala
Little Lady
Member since 5/07 5014 total posts
Name:
Melissa
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by JDubs
Posted by melbalalala
Posted by JDubs
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Dolphinsbaby
We are going to Kalahari soon and have a few questions:
-Do I need to bring all 3 puddle jumpers? I see there are life vests there. What do most kids there wear?
-The rooms have a fridge, right? Planning on bringing juice boxes and some snacks?
-Is there a safe in the rooms? Not a necessity, just curious.
-We don't have to carry our wallets around, right? They can just charge it to the room?
-Any other tips? Advice?
TIA
You can bring the puddle jumpers or use the vests provided. I brought DD's because I knew she'd be more comfortable in it and she's used to it.
The rooms have a fridge, yes
Yes there is a safe in the closet.
Everything can be charged to the room- your wrist band will be activated with charging privileges for the adults- so you don't need to carry a thing.
You will love it- it was awesome and even the adults had a great time. TThere are some fun slides and rides for adults too!
I can't wait to go back
This... except I forgot my DS' puddle jumper and he wore the vest they had there, it was fine. DS had a good time. I think 1 night for us there was more than enough.
Interesting you say this, I was pricing this for the fall and was wondering if two nights was overkill. When you did one night did you do do the waterpark both days? Tell me more why one night was "more than enough"
We got there around 12 noon and were in the water park for the rest of the day until dinner time... went back to the room showered/changed/went to dinner... after dinner we were in the arcade. Went back again to the water park the next morning before going home. I just thought we spent enough time there to do everything (DS is almost 4 so he went on anything he met the height restrictions for) That's just my opinion though!
Thank you!!!
|
| Posted 6/25/16 2:58 PM |
| |
|
Dolphinsbaby
My 3 little guys!
Member since 12/10 2943 total posts
Name:
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Bump with 2 additional questions at top. :)
|
| Posted 6/25/16 5:44 PM |
| |
|
LIRascal
drama. daily.
Member since 3/11 7287 total posts
Name:
Michelle
|
A few Kalahari questions
I have a couple of questions, too! Dophinsbaby, we're always on the same wavelength.
I need to plan ahead and make sure this is going to work for me.
has anyone stayed in the bunk bed rooms?
Can you control your own climate in the room? (I need it freezing)
Is the indoor water park air-conditioned? If not, are there cool spots for me to go?
Are the rooms relatively near the water park? aka Is there a lot of walking?
|
| Posted 6/26/16 6:18 PM |
| |
|
ali120206
2 Boys
Member since 7/06 17795 total posts
Name:
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by LIRascal
I have a couple of questions, too! Dophinsbaby, we're always on the same wavelength.
I need to plan ahead and make sure this is going to work for me.
has anyone stayed in the bunk bed rooms?
Can you control your own climate in the room? (I need it freezing)
Is the indoor water park air-conditioned? If not, are there cool spots for me to go?
Are the rooms relatively near the water park? aka Is there a lot of walking?
You can control your own climate in the room.
The water park is warm. We went in April - so it was still chilly out - and the water park was warm.
Our room was a bit of a hike from the waterpark. Obviously some rooms are closer but, it can be a long haul.
|
| Posted 6/27/16 8:29 AM |
| |
|
ali120206
2 Boys
Member since 7/06 17795 total posts
Name:
|
A few Kalahari questions
They do provide towels (they are kind of small but you can take as many as you like).
They have an indoor/outdoor hot tub and were in the process of building a few things outdoors which looked like they could be ready for the summer (we went in April and you could tell what they were - a pool with basketball hoops and a pool with a bar).
|
| Posted 6/27/16 8:30 AM |
| |
|
NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by LIRascal
I have a couple of questions, too! Dophinsbaby, we're always on the same wavelength.
I need to plan ahead and make sure this is going to work for me.
has anyone stayed in the bunk bed rooms?
Can you control your own climate in the room? (I need it freezing)
Is the indoor water park air-conditioned? If not, are there cool spots for me to go?
Are the rooms relatively near the water park? aka Is there a lot of walking?
The water park is HOT and humid. You'd have to step out into the arcade area to cool off. That was freezing when we came out wet.
It wasn't a ton of walking for us from room to park but it really depends on where your room is
Yes you can control your own AC in the room. It's a brand new hotel with all the amenities
|
| Posted 6/27/16 9:12 AM |
| |
|
MamaBear2
LIF Infant
Member since 1/16 233 total posts
Name:
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Thanks for this post. We are going in a couple weeks too and I was wondering the same things.
Have a good trip. I can't wait to get away with my little loves.
|
| Posted 6/27/16 11:38 AM |
| |
|
NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by MamaBear2
Thanks for this post. We are going in a couple weeks too and I was wondering the same things.
Have a good trip. I can't wait to get away with my little loves.
You will love it. It was a blast- for the kiddies AND the adults! 
|
| Posted 6/27/16 11:58 AM |
| |
|
Dolphinsbaby
My 3 little guys!
Member since 12/10 2943 total posts
Name:
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Thanks everyone for all the info. So helpful!
I have one last question although it's probably stupid .
For the waterpark, did you wear a cover-up over your bathing suit? I might scare people walking around in just my bathing suit  so I was planning on wearing a cover-up. DH thinks I am nuts with being in and out of the water and says I should just wear the bathing suit alone. I hate my post baby body  but also want to be comfortable. What did everyone else do?
|
| Posted 6/27/16 3:52 PM |
| |
|
NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by Dolphinsbaby
Thanks everyone for all the info. So helpful!
I have one last question although it's probably stupid.
For the waterpark, did you wear a cover-up over your bathing suit? I might scare people walking around in just my bathing suit so I was planning on wearing a cover-up. DH thinks I am nuts with being in and out of the water and says I should just wear the bathing suit alone. I hate my post baby body but also want to be comfortable. What did everyone else do?
Do what YOU are comfy in. I saw everything from bikinis to shorts to cover ups, you name it.
I wore a bikini but with a tank top over it. I went on rides and in the water like that. I was not 100% comfy in a bikini in a family setting like that plus i had my period (YAY!) and was bloated and felt gross.
What about wearing a tankini or other kind of swimsuit with more coverage so you feel less self conscious, you know?
You can totally keep a cover up on though, unless you want to ride a crazy water slide, where it might get in the way.
Most of the time you'll be chasing after the kids in ankle deep water so wearing a cover up is fine. You will get wet-splashed by things etc, but you won't be swimming laps, kwim?
Message edited 6/27/2016 5:01:37 PM.
|
| Posted 6/27/16 4:58 PM |
| |
|
Dolphinsbaby
My 3 little guys!
Member since 12/10 2943 total posts
Name:
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Dolphinsbaby
Thanks everyone for all the info. So helpful!
I have one last question although it's probably stupid.
For the waterpark, did you wear a cover-up over your bathing suit? I might scare people walking around in just my bathing suit so I was planning on wearing a cover-up. DH thinks I am nuts with being in and out of the water and says I should just wear the bathing suit alone. I hate my post baby body but also want to be comfortable. What did everyone else do?
Do what YOU are comfy in. I saw everything from bikinis to shorts to cover ups, you name it.
I wore a bikini but with a tank top over it. I went on rides and in the water like that. I was not 100% comfy in a bikini in a family setting like that plus i had my period (YAY!) and was bloated and felt gross.
What about wearing a tankini or other kind of swimsuit with more coverage so you feel less self conscious, you know?
You can totally keep a cover up on though, unless you want to ride a crazy water slide, where it might get in the way.
Most of the time you'll be chasing after the kids in ankle deep water so wearing a cover up is fine. You will get wet-splashed by things etc, but you won't be swimming laps, kwim?
Ok. This is what I figured. Thanks for all your responses! They have been super helpful.
|
| Posted 6/27/16 5:50 PM |
| |
|
JandJ1224
Member since 6/06 5911 total posts
Name:
Jannette
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by MamaBear2
Thanks for this post. We are going in a couple weeks too and I was wondering the same things.
Have a good trip. I can't wait to get away with my little loves.
You will love it. It was a blast- for the kiddies AND the adults!
How many nights did you stay?
|
| Posted 6/27/16 10:51 PM |
| |
|
NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by JandJ1224
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by MamaBear2
Thanks for this post. We are going in a couple weeks too and I was wondering the same things.
Have a good trip. I can't wait to get away with my little loves.
You will love it. It was a blast- for the kiddies AND the adults!
How many nights did you stay?
2 nights. It was perfect
|
| Posted 6/28/16 9:10 AM |
| |
|
BargainMama
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 15660 total posts
Name:
|
Re: A few Kalahari questions
Posted by Dolphinsbaby
Thanks everyone for all the info. So helpful!
I have one last question although it's probably stupid.
For the waterpark, did you wear a cover-up over your bathing suit? I might scare people walking around in just my bathing suit so I was planning on wearing a cover-up. DH thinks I am nuts with being in and out of the water and says I should just wear the bathing suit alone. I hate my post baby body but also want to be comfortable. What did everyone else do?
I just bought myself a swim romper, and LOVE it!! Provides coverage, and isn't skin tight. It has built in bottoms and is made of swimsuit material. 60% off at Sears. A Shore Fit is the brand!
Ugh sorry the pic is HUGE!!! They have a few prints
Message edited 6/28/2016 12:11:04 PM.
|
| Posted 6/28/16 12:10 PM |
| |
|
BargainMama
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 15660 total posts
Name:
|
A few Kalahari questions
P.S., this place as a "beat the clock" deal for July 14th and 15th, $399 for BOTH nights total if anyone is interested! Look on their webpage
|
| Posted 6/28/16 12:13 PM |
| |
|
