Waterworld Tips

[Jon]

Currently in the process of rewriting all the show pages. Would anyone like to offer some tips for Waterworld?

[bfurlong]

If it's later in the afternoon (after 3) or early evening before the sun has gone down, don't wait until the last minute to decide to go to the next Waterworld showing; you may get stuck in the bleachers on stage left in direct sunlight without any shade. The water also reflects a lot of sun towards that section and the glass building behind you doesn't help either. You'll easily get sunburned sitting still for the length of the show.

[JDK]

Definitely arrive 15 to 20 minutes before showtime if you don't want to get caught in that situation. Showing up earlier also allows you to enjoy the whole preshow (where they get the crowd excited) and avoid being a victim as you pass by the actors.

If you want to be able to see everything, you want to get a seat towards the back of the center seating area - towards the stage manager's booth. If you can't sit in the center section, mainly because it's reserved for Gate A/VIP guests, sit towards the middle/back of any section. If I remember correctly, there's usually more shade there, too.

If you don't want to get wet do NOT sit in the green benches nor the couple of benches immediately behind the green section. If you do want to get wet, sit in the green section. Be sure you have extra clothes, especially if you're sitting in the front rows of the Stage Right section. The attractions nearby (HoH, Shrek, T2) won't let you in if you're soaking wet. On that note, during peak season those attractions wait times will jump as everyone who just got out of Waterworld are headed for those attractions. I'd suggest going elsewhere to let the wait times return to normal.

The park schedule states that the show lasts 15 minutes, but I would allot at least 20 minutes for this show when planning your day. In case you have small children that can't hold it for that long, especially since you'll be practically surrounded with water, use the restrooms right by the entrance of Waterworld.

The Hollywood Grill and several food stand also line the entrance to Waterworld if you want something to snack on while you watch the show.

Filming and photography is allowed.

Watch your step when at Waterworld. The floor may be slippery when wet. Also, please avoid climbing over the benches. We wouldn't want to see anyone slip, trip, and fall down those (sometimes slick) metal bleachers.

Finally, do not miss this show! It is definitely still the best one in the park.

[Jon]

Thank you. I'll be adding these accordingly. Anyone also want to offer their opinion (or trivia) regarding the show?