[off to the side when you first enter rows of private cabanas await. Claim one for your family, drop your things off, make sure all those diapers are the water-proof kind and head into the water. Come back later to enjoy a snack, or just get some time to yourself while the kids play.]
[Raine has claimed one of the little cabanas as a retreat for herself, Yuan, and their young son Kieran. It's nice and far away from the water, so she's brought some snacks from the cafe over. Yummy, fruit gummies.]
Parrots Perch & Splash Attackfinesse_bottomMay 12 2010, 14:40:21 UTC
[There's no telling what will get you wetter the 1,000-gallon wooden bucket that empties every ten minutes or the 500 feet of twisting open flumes and closed tubes gushing with swirling water.
It's a maze of soakin' good fun with a surprise centerpiece a huge tree house with more than 50 water play toys like jets, levers, and rope pulls, plus twisting slides. Enjoy the mini wave pool, plus bubbly springs and jumping jets for spraying and playing.]
[Little Laura is here, wearing a very sparkly yellow swimsuit and a little princess crown that somehow never falls off her head even when she's screaming and running around and indiscriminately playing with all the different water toys, always trying to aim the jets at Daddy. York is standing outside the structure itself, keeping an eye on her. He's wearing some rather glaringly green swim trunks and a light metal necklace with his dog tags and a few tiny waterproof devices. Delta and his armor are nowhere to be seen.]
[Molly is in blue and mostly using Anya's hands to walk through the water. She can walk on her own, just fine, but this is really new and a lot more difficult to maneuver than just the floor, but she's still having a lot of fun!]
Getting Wet!!! [she seems distressed by this, but Anya tries to assure her]
Me too, Molly, but it's perfectly fine! You'll dry.
Palm Grotto and Spafinesse_bottomMay 12 2010, 14:43:44 UTC
[are the adults looking for a bit of time away from the children? Don't worry, we've got you covered. In a secluded area of the resort, adults can enjoy the giant whirlpools for a relaxing, sultry tropical experience. You can even get to the outdoor whirlpool via our swim-through passage. If you're looking for some sort of refreshment while you soak in the peace and quiet, head to the bar and order up something tropical. (no really... that's all they have are drinks with umbrellas or ones that fit into coconuts)]
Tube Slides and The Lazy Riverfinesse_bottomMay 12 2010, 14:48:33 UTC
[grab an inflatable raft and head toward the stairs to climb up, up and up to take the ride down the winding slide. Three 40-foot thrilling body- and raft-waterslides that'll drive you wild! Go through tunnels and around zig-zagging corners, splashing around before you land into the water. Then enjoy a nice easy float back toward the Lazy river where you can continue onward and just relax or get out and head back to the top and do it all over again]
But Raine has a drowning phobia, which far outweighs his objections, and Kieran very much wanted to go. So it was agreed that they would both come and watch him.
Now here he is, dressed in a light, casual button-down shirt and navy board shorts down to his knees, being led by the hand by an excited three-year-old boy.]
Come on, Daddy!
Daddy doesn't like the water, Kieran. You can go on your own, I'll be right here watching.
[Raine is following at a slight distance, wearing a black swimsuit and clearly town between staying with her child and really not wanting to have anything to do with water. At all.]
Perhaps one of the other children would like to go with you, Kieran?
All right, all right. [He sighs a bit, but is clearly trying to be mature about this.] Do you want a...tube thing?
Nuh-uh, come on!
[And up the stairs they go, to the top of the slide. It's a long way down from here, and Kieran looks a little nervous. Yuan sits in the mouth of the tunnel first, pulling Kieran into his lap and feeling the water from the jets rush past their legs.]
[Attention thrill seekers: this ride is for you. Hop on a floating toboggan and speed down a 72-foot watery incline.
You'll pick up speed and eventually find yourself skimming your way across the pool's surface and hydroplaning up to 20 yards before coming to a stop. Don't forget to breathe.
Age/Height Restrictions: You must be at least 42 inches tall to ride Everglides.]
Light... that's tall. [a grin] Let's give this one a try.
Dad, measure me! Measure me!
Ah... maybe next time, half pint. [little Abell isn't quite 42 inches, but that's not stopping Mat from trying to sneak him and the boy through the line. He's not going to waste his son's time on any of those boring rides]
SOMEHOW, the pint-sized Time Lord has sneaked her way onto the ride and is now SCREAMING in delight as she flies down the incline... much to the dismay of her father who is waiting at the bottom to catch her]
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Are you two ready to take a break yet?
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What do you think, kid?
Gummies! [Ah, the simplicity of a three-year-old's life.
Yuan chuckles.] I think that's a 'yes'.
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Oh. [He dries them off with a towel, which is rewarded by a little package of citrus gummies. What, he used some of his TP accidentally.]
Would you like anything, Yuan?
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It's a maze of soakin' good fun with a surprise centerpiece a huge tree house with more than 50 water play toys like jets, levers, and rope pulls, plus twisting slides. Enjoy the mini wave pool, plus bubbly springs and jumping jets for spraying and playing.]
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Getting Wet!!! [she seems distressed by this, but Anya tries to assure her]
Me too, Molly, but it's perfectly fine! You'll dry.
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[He waves up at Laura, who waves back.] That's my little girl up there.
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But Raine has a drowning phobia, which far outweighs his objections, and Kieran very much wanted to go. So it was agreed that they would both come and watch him.
Now here he is, dressed in a light, casual button-down shirt and navy board shorts down to his knees, being led by the hand by an excited three-year-old boy.]
Come on, Daddy!
Daddy doesn't like the water, Kieran. You can go on your own, I'll be right here watching.
[tug tug tug] No! Come wif' me!
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Perhaps one of the other children would like to go with you, Kieran?
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All right, all right. [He sighs a bit, but is clearly trying to be mature about this.] Do you want a...tube thing?
Nuh-uh, come on!
[And up the stairs they go, to the top of the slide. It's a long way down from here, and Kieran looks a little nervous. Yuan sits in the mouth of the tunnel first, pulling Kieran into his lap and feeling the water from the jets rush past their legs.]
I've got you. Tell me when you're ready.
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You'll pick up speed and eventually find yourself skimming your way across the pool's surface and hydroplaning up to 20 yards before coming to a stop. Don't forget to breathe.
Age/Height Restrictions: You must be at least 42 inches tall to ride Everglides.]
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Dad, measure me! Measure me!
Ah... maybe next time, half pint. [little Abell isn't quite 42 inches, but that's not stopping Mat from trying to sneak him and the boy through the line. He's not going to waste his son's time on any of those boring rides]
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Yeah, sure... why not? We can give it another go.
Nooo. I wanna go alone.
[arching an eyebrow at the boy] I don't think so.
[a scowl] Why not? She did!
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