By Rachel H
Today we continue our weekly Day Trip Series with fun-filled family events and this week we travel to the Triad! I cannot wait to tell you more about Wet ‘N Wild Emerald Pointe. Summer is just not complete unless my family has visited this waterpark at least once. You feel like you are on a vacation miles away with no cares in the world. There is enough excitement to last all day long here! And the best part – it is located just south of Greensboro, off Business 85 at Holden Road.
If you have not yet ventured to Wet ‘N Wild with your family, I hope today’s post will give you some tips and helpful hints for visiting the park. We have been every summer since my children were tiny, and although certain rides have height restrictions, we have never been at a loss for excitement!
Upon arrival, we have always rented a locker. ($9 for the entire day) This way, we can bring a camera, money, etc but not have to worry about keeping up with those items the entire time we are in the park. If you have tiny ones who will spend most of their time in the Happy Harbor area, you may feel comfortable just leaving your belongings along the side of the pool on one of the many lounge chairs available, but remember that the park is not responsible for any lost or stolen items, so leave them at your own risk! Once you have been to the park a few times, you may be able to visit by just bringing yourself and a towel!
Another tip I have is to visit the park with at least two adults. More than likely, you will have children of all different ages and all different levels of “thrill-seeking” with you. If you have two adults, it is much easier to split up when children want to ride something that others do not, or can not, due to height restrictions.
As far as safety goes, you should definitely bring a life jacket for any child that is not able to swim alone. (Other flotation devices are not allowed, so don’t bother to bring any.) A few of the rides require life jackets for children under 48 inches, and do have those available for you to use. Wet ‘N Wild also welcomes guests with disabilities. Guests with special needs may contact Guest Services at 336-852-9721 for information regarding accessibility to rides, attractions, shops and restaurants.
Children over 48 inches will have plenty of thrill rides from which to choose. There are also some rides that only require a child to be 40 inches. Your best bet is to check out all of your options on the website here. As I mentioned before, you will not be at a loss for things to do. The large wave pool, Lazee River, and Shipwreck Cove are great spots that the entire family can enjoy.
The newest ride is called Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of Terror. There is more info and a video of the slide here. Your daredevils will love it!
I could go on and on about all the fun at Wet ‘N Wild, but hopefully you will just take my word for it and make a day of it! Please leave any questions or comments below.
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We have been wanting to get here all summer and have not made it yet. I appreciate all the tips. Sounds like a perfect outing. My three are getting T-I-R-E-D of our pool!
Glad to hear little ones can enjoy this place, too. I had always assumed it was for older kids.
I am from Greensboro and now live in Fort Mill. When we travel to see grandparents we always stop at the Greensboro Children's Museum. It is hands down the BEST! We have a family membership which works at other area ones too. But this one blows the others out of the water including…Wilmington, Charleston, Columbia, and Winston-Salem. Plan on staying 2-4 hours, no really. My three year old twins and five year old cry when we leave and we go all the time. This is something fun if you are heading to the area for the water park to make your drive worthwhile. Bring your ID if you are an educator and get in free, no matter what county you teach.
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