Plastic bags? For water park use?

Chocolate-Poop · 20 Jan 10, 11:51 PM

We are staying across the road from Wet N Wild, and it would be nice to leave everything there and just go across with towels and t shirts, just wear swimming stuff over there. That way we don't need a locker, then we realized that's ok but we still need somewhere safe for the tickets. I don't think leaving them with my bag is really an option.

We decided maybe ziplock bags were a good idea, twisted and cable tied for extra security. We can put them in Dans zip pocket and carry them with us. Has anyone else ever done this, or can anyone think of anything else to use instead that might work better?

pinkspideruk · 20 Jan 10, 11:57 PM

we get those sealed plastic things - about the size of a cigarette case that has a rubber seal on the edge to stop water getting in you can buy them on i drive for about $2 in a variety of colours and stuff. they are on a drawstring so you can wear them round your neck or pop them in a pcoket

sunkisser · 21 Jan 10, 12:01 AM

To be honest I think you would be safer with a locker, or maybe buy one of those water proof containers that hang around your neck? It really depends on how often you want to visit Wet N Wild. If it's more than one visit then invest in a water proof thingy. I wouldn't chance a plastic bag x

Chocolate-Poop · 21 Jan 10, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sunkisser

To be honest I think you would be safer with a locker, or maybe buy one of those water proof containers that hang around your neck? It really depends on how often you want to visit Wet N Wild. If it's more than one visit then invest in a water proof thingy. I wouldn't chance a plastic bag x

They're flextickets so it's definitely going to be more than once, I didn't think of a waterproof container. lol. Not only that but on my first day there I got drenched by dolphins at Seaworld. They decided it would be funny to flick water over the watching guests. Luckily someone else had all the things but you know better safe than sorry.

I'll have to get on ebay and see what containers I can find.

Chocolate-Poop · 21 Jan 10, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkspideruk

we get those sealed plastic things - about the size of a cigarette case that has a rubber seal on the edge to stop water getting in you can buy them on i drive for about $2 in a variety of colours and stuff. they are on a drawstring so you can wear them round your neck or pop them in a pcoket

Oh that sounds good! Can you remember where from on Idrive?

pinkspideruk · 21 Jan 10, 12:40 AM

walgreens sell them for def but a bit more expensive just try the tourist shops u know the big gift shop outlets - they also sell them in the park itself - u can also keep ur cash in them

pinkspideruk · 21 Jan 10, 12:42 AM

just had a look on ebay they are selling on there for around £3-4 including p&p

if you search waterproof container it brings up tonnes of them

Chocolate-Poop · 21 Jan 10, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkspideruk

just had a look on ebay they are selling on there for around £3-4 including p&p

if you search waterproof container it brings up tonnes of them

I got 2 just in case.

Thanks!

skiingjj · 21 Jan 10, 08:02 AM

I have one of the waterproof "cigarette-style" cases which I use when I go to the beach in the UK too. They are fab

dawn27 · 21 Jan 10, 08:25 AM

Be carefully what you put in them. Mine leaked with my
money and watch inside

Jakey rowling · 21 Jan 10, 08:42 AM

You'll have tickets, cash or cards, room keys, maybe expensive sunglasses.

For me I'd just pay the $8 for a locker.

adamsgrandma · 21 Jan 10, 10:18 AM

I agree with Jakey.. not worth scrimping on renting a locker after paying a lot of money to get there.

NicolaFred · 21 Jan 10, 12:44 PM

what about your underwear??? lol

get a locker - its only $8!! lol

Chocolate-Poop · 22 Jan 10, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NicolaFred

what about your underwear??? lol

get a locker - its only $8!! lol

Lol, because we are right across the road we are going there in swimming stuff. The only thing taken off is the t shirts. I wear board shorts with my bikini underneath.

I only decided on a waterproof thingy because we were hoping to start some days with a morning swim. If I only went to Wet N Wild a couple of times I wouldn't bother but we were hoping to be there a lot. If we change our mind and decide to go to Aquatica more instead, which we probably will lol, we'll get a locker. We'll have more stuff to put in it then. Also it would be good for water rides, I don't like to leave my bag by the side of the rides, and it would save me time messing with a locker if I can just get straight on them. I can leave my bag but keep my valuables on me in a waterproof neck thingy. Especially for Bilge Rat Barges.

And as I say I got soaked through, and I mean soaked through on the first day last time. Swallowed half the dolphins pool water when I shrieked too. Might just keep stuff in them as a precaution. I'm certainly clumsy enough to drop them in a fountain or something anyway.

jojovontrapp · 22 Jan 10, 01:13 AM

we use the waterproof cases all the time over there - cannot fault them. DH usually loops the cord through belthole on his shorts or trunks and in 4 visits our case has stayed watertight - just try it before you go. normally stick parktickets, cashcard and some spends in it and has been fine - we use it in every park!!