With rides and attractions suitable for kids and adults, Singapore's Wild Wild Wet water park is great fun for the whole family!
My girls love water parks and since we weren't travelling out of Singapore this June school holiday, we decided on a staycation where the girls can play at a water park and enjoy their activities to their heart's content. In Singapore, there are only two large water parks: Adventure Cove and Wild Wild Wet. So, we opted for a staycation at D'Resort at Downtown East which is where Wild Wild Wet is located. Our stay at D'Resort came with Wild Wild Wet tickets (More on that in a separate post on D'Resort soon!)
My last post on Wild Wild Wet was almost six years ago and I haven't updated the review though we had been to the water park a couple of times since. Well, things have definitely changed compared to six years ago, so here's a new review and are 10 things to know if you're visiting Wild Wild Wet with your kid:
1) What's at Wild Wild Wet?
There are total of 14 rides and attractions at Wild Wild Wet. You can see a detailed list at Wild Wild Wet's website including how thrilling they are but here are those we really like:
i) Ular-Lah
We love water park rides where we can go together as a family - there is no camaraderie like that of a whole family screaming together through rapids. Adults probably wouldn’t find this scary but it’s fun when the whole family gets to whoop together over the drops and bumps. The initial drop is a little steep but thereafter the drops, twists and turns are not too scary for kids, yet still fun for adults. There's a minimum height requirement of 1.22m. Children between 1.0m and 1.21m need to be accompanied by an adult.
ii) Royal Flush
This is probably one of the most thrilling rides at Wild Wild Wet. It's really fast with a few exciting drops before you slide up an almost vertical wall. Definitely one of the more popular rides where you can expect a queue. You need to be in a group of 2 or 4 per raft for this ride. But if you’re a single rider, like my hubby and I who took turns minding the kids and going for the adult rides when the girls were younger, you're bound to meet groups of threes in the queue who need one more to go on. So let the lifeguard on duty know you’re on your own.
You need to be at least 1.22m and 35 kg to ride this. We saw quite a few kids turned away for this as they either don't meet the weight and/or height requirements. My girls actually found this a little scary, so it might not be for those who are not big on thrill rides.
iii) Free Fall
The yellow Free Fall open slide is a near-vertical drop and looks scary as hell from afar. The moment I sat on the slide ready to go, I could see the entire park at that height and couldn’t help wondering if somehow I’d tumble out of the slide and fall to my death. I didn’t of course and I was down 50 feet per second on one of Asia’s longest free fall water slide. Your knees might turn weak the initial moments but thereafter with water hitting my face during the drop, I couldn't see much to feel scared. Minimum height of 1.22m required for this.
iv) Torpedo
The Torpedo is touted as a free fall from a 6-storey-high capsule before you go on a high-speed slide through a tube and is the first of its kind in Singapore. The wait in the capsule was the scariest part of the ride. I could literally hear my heart thumping as I stood on a catch in the capsule and a voice counted down before the catch released and I dropped into the tube slide. The rest of the tube of the ride was less daunting as it was pretty short and I found the Vortex more fun if you like twisty tubes. But the anticipation before the drop was definitely worth it. Minimum height of 1.22m applies.
v) Vortex
This concealed tube ride is high-speed and steep, making it very exciting. Be warned that the climb up to the starting point is five-stories high, a lil tiring but after all that effort up, you'd think twice before chickening out. Do note that there is a minimum height of 1.22m for this ride.
vi) Kraken Racers
This is a tube ride where you slide stomach down on a mat. Instructions from the lifeguard was to keep my head down during the ride but I snuck a few peeks on the way down only to have water gushing onto my face. Going head first is pretty exciting and novel. It wasn't as fast as the Kraken Racers we tried at Escape Penang but it's pretty exciting and novel going head first. You can choose to go down together with your family in separate slides. There is a minimum height 1.07m.
vi) Slide Up
Both my kids went on this when they were younger but only because it looked innocuous when you’re not on it! It just looks like a short slide and not as high up as Vortex or Free Fall right? Nope, this turned out to be one of the scariest water park ride I’ve been on! Even the hubby commented it was a little scary and he is one who really likes thrill rides. My heart must have stopped the moment we hurtled down the slide at top speed from four stories high. My two girls were a bit shaken after the ride, so I’d probably recommend this only for those with a high fear threshold. You can go as a pair or attempt it solo. There's a minimum height requirement of 1.47m while children between 1.2m and 1.46m must be accompanied by an adult. At the time of writing, this ride is closed for maintenance until further notice
vii) Jacuzzi Pool & Spa
This is a good one to chill and get a massage from a waterfall and jacuzzi when you want to take a break.
viii) Tsunami
Though it’s called Tsunami, the wave pool was neither scary nor too boring. As Goldilocks would say, it was just right. We've been to wave pools where we were constantly being smacked in the face by water and also those with waves so non-existent you were better off in a regular pool. So I'm pleased to say we found the perfect wave pool at Wild Wild Wet. Tubes are welcome in the pool for you to bob along and pretend you're in the real sea. But with no shade or shelter, like the real ocean, you'd be baking under a sunny, cloudless day. Do slap on the sun block or wear a cap.
ix) Shiok River
At Shiok River, kids and adults would be content to let life slow to a crawl while sighing "ah life is good..." as they float along a pool water-filled river that meanders around the park. There is nothing much to see or do other than relax, compared to some water parks where you have play things in the river or go through dark caves and see fishes on the sides. There is little shade so bring the cap and long sleeve swimming gear, if not like us, you’ll only realise the next day you’re sunburned because you had too shiok a time drifting in the river.
Do note that for Tsunami and Shiok River, there are fixed timings for waves. There weren't waves for Shiok River when we visited previously, so this was definitely an addition we enjoyed very much. We found ourselves trying to catch all the wave timings at the river as it feels a lot more fun to bob in the river with the waves.
At the time of writing, Wild Wild Wet is also having a Marine Wonders event until 28 July 2024. More on that on Wild Wild Wet's website. Because of the event, there is an inflatable obstacle course at the water park.
My whole fam tried it out and it's pretty fun but participants might want to be a bit more careful on it as the inflatable is on hard ground and not in water. So if you tumble off it, it could be quite painful.
2) Are the rides and attractions suitable for young children?
Young children may not be able to go on some of the rides above due to height and/or weight requirements. And if your child is someone who doesn't have the stomach for thrill rides, they may want to skip rides like Royal Flush, Slide Up and Torpedo.
But there are still a number of attractions suitable for young children, like the following:
i) Kidz Zone
These are pint-sized versions of the big slides (in background of photo). Extremely tame and nothing scary. We saw many preschoolers going on the slides.
ii) Sea-The-World
This is a water playground with slides, water cannons and fountains, another attraction younger kids would enjoy. It comes complete with a giant bucket that empties gallons of water over those waiting below.
iii) The Water Work
The Water Work slides – one open and one covered – is a less scary option for kids not ready for bigger slides. The slides are both relatively slow such that we stopped moving at some parts and had to scoot ourselves along. They are more exciting than those at the Kidz Zone and Sea-the-world, but less daunting than the steeper slides like Vortex and Free Fall. Do note that there is a minimum height of 1.22m for the slides.
3) Are ride queues long?
The park tends to get more crowded in the afternoon. If you're there for the whole day, it's probably best to go for the more popular rides like Royal Flush and Ular-lah earlier in the day as queues can get pretty long in the afternoon. That said, they are nowhere as long as queues at theme parks like Universal Studios Japan (hur hur). I estimate the queue for Royal Flush could be a max of half an hour in the afternoon.
4) What are the opening hours?
Wild Wild Wet is open Monday to Friday, 12pm to 6pm, and from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, Sunday, school holidays and public holidays (Last admission at 5pm). It is closed on Tuesday
5) How much time should you budget for the water park?
We spent two full days at Wild Wild Wet during our staycation. We used the mornings for the rides before a late lunch, then spent most of our time at Tsunami and Shiok River after lunch. If you want to repeat rides, I reckon a a full day is good but if you don't mind just going on a ride /attraction once, a few hours would probably suffice.
6) How much are tickets?
For off peak periods (weekdays, non school and public holidays), adults 13 years & above pay $29. Children 3-12 years old and senior Citizen (55 years old & above) and nEbO members pay $21.
For peak periods (Saturday, Sunday, school and public holidays), adults 13 years & above pay $39. Children 3-12 years old and senior Citizen (55 years old & above) and nEbO members pay $29.
NTUC members: Enjoy 30% off board rates with promo code <WWWU30> at time of writing. Membership verification will be carried out at Wild Wild Wet entrance. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at Wild Wild Wet's website.
Free admission for U Live Member, Pioneer & Merdeka Generation and toddlers
below 3 years old.
7) Are lockers available?
You can rent a locker for a whole day at $12 and you can reopen it during your rental. I think it's pretty expensive but it's probably the only way to store your valuables. The lifeguards at the rides and attractions are also pretty strict when it comes to ride rules like no loose objects like spectacles, goggles, watches and jewelleries, so you might need lockers to store them. If you are on a staycation, you can keep your valuables in your room, store your towels/clothes/specs in a plastic bag and place them at the shoe racks before you go for a ride, at your own risk. We did this before and I'm pleased to say no one found our unattended clothing worth stealing.
8) Can you re-enter?
Yes, you can exit and re-enter the water park during your visit. Remember to get a re-entry stamp before you head out.
9) Are there eateries there?
There is just one cafe in the park that serves food and drinks but since you can exit and re-enter the park, and the entrance is close to eateries like McDonalds and KFC at Downtown East, it's quite convenient to exit for lunch to grab some food before heading back to Wild Wild Wet.
10) What attire to wear?
The dress code is pretty standard for water parks, like swimming costumes, wet suits, board shorts, t-shirts, wet shoes. Accessories like watches, ear studs, necklaces, body piercings and waterproof pouches (only allowed in pools) are not allowed. The staff are pretty strict enforcing the rules, so you'll want to keep these in lockers or not wear them there.
Here's a video of some of the highlights of our Wild Wild Wet visit. Enjoy!
What are some of the fun water parks you've been to? Do share with us in the comment box below!
Disclaimer: Our Wild Wild Wet tickets came with our staycation at D'Resort. My opinions and reviews here are strictly my and my family’s own.
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