The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark (Monsoon Lagoon) — Attraction in Danbury Township

While the kids did have fun, everything was extremely expensive. After spending almost $300 on tickets we were advised upon arriving that the day we visited was a “high volume” day, and we would need to pay almost $200 more. My own fault for not reading the fine print but I feel there should have been a very clear notice stating that when we purchased the tickets online. Not just after the fact. After dropping almost $500 on entry, while my husband and daughter were riding the go carts, staff was testing another cart, decided to slow down all carts other than the one being tested and a staff member ended up slamming into my husband and child’s cart extremely hard, leaving my daughter with a black eye from her head hitting the side of the car. they couldn’t even attempt to avoid the collision because they couldn’t move the cart. Nothing was done about this at all. Not even an apology. Even though it’s posted all over that even bumping into someone will get you removed. Unless it’s staff smashing into you while you’re stuck immobile. Then it’s fine. And if you try to talk to the staff running the attraction about it, you get nothing but an attitude. We understand riding them can be dangerous, we would’ve understood if it was another visitor that caused it, but when the injury is caused by a staff member that should absolutely only be keeping people as safe as possible and doing their best to prevent these things from happening, it’s unacceptable. My son, who was allowed to drive on his own the first time, was told he was no longer allowed and had to ride with someone else after all this happened as well. Which seemed to be the product of the horrible disposition the staff had with us after the fact. I wouldn’t classify the “safari” as a safari either. $20 for a bucket of fruit and vegetables worth about $5 at the grocery store, to ride around, see maybe 7-8 species of animal and get to feed maybe 5 or 6. Definitely left lots to be desired. The woman guiding the tour was amazing, knowledgeable and funny, (the two stars are only for her and the poor girl working the bar) and the animals were really cute. $4 for a 20oz drink out of the machine, $6 for a slice of pizza $10 for a kids hotdog. No towels provided, but of course you can spend $25 to buy one. For nearly $500 for 5 people, I would expect a lot more to be included. I wouldn’t recommend doing the mega pass at all. Might be a decent day if you only do the waterpark. But overall we could’ve done more for less if we just went to cedar point. Or even Islands Family Fun Center. Won’t be returning or recommending...

This review is real, and I just got back from a 7 hour day there today. Here are my observations:

-Parking is free -Facilities are clean, and well maintained. -The arcade area could use some new equipment, and a machine or two wasn't in service. -The price $16, including go-karts and putt putt...what can I say? Legit. -The bathrooms/changing area/showers were clean, and well maintained. -The lockers they rent to you are about as big as a shoe box...leave your stuff in the trunk. -The main water park area with the bucket and the slides were well maintained, with only a few paint chips missing. The water was a good temperature, and was very clean. The water did not smell excessively of chlorine, nor burn my eyes. -The tiki bar area is a little deeper (3'6") and the area is the designated smoking area, so it smelled like smoke, so I stayed away from the area. I do know that area's water is much warmer than the rest of the water. -The BIG water slides were sturdy, clean, and what you would expect. The green slide is actually quite thrilling...reaching probably 10-15 MPH. The yellow slide is much slower, and better for kids over 48". -The lazy river was nice, what you would expect. The tubes were good quality, and maybe a year or two old. They have double rafts for taking younger kids in (they have a floor in the hole). -The go-karts were great, all ran very well, staff was doing a good job making sure the little (and big too, actually...lol) Dale Earnhardt's weren't constantly crashing everybody. The two seater cars are much faster than the single seaters....seatbelts in both worked well, and were not twisted or anything. -We didn't do the putt-putt... -The only disappointment was the bumper boats...although, being 28 may not be who those are targeted for....lol. 3 boats were inoperable due to bad solenoids. -The food court had a decent selection of food, and at really great prices considering you are in a captive environment. $6.00 for a grilled chicken sandwich with trimmings, a bag of chips, and a 24oz drink. $6.50 for a cheeseburger, $5.00 for a kids meal... -IN CONCLUSION:

An incredible bargain for the price. Soak City is a lot better, but is also JAM PACKED daily, and costs almost triple the price. Not to mention, $17.00 parking at Cedar Point. We ABSOLUTELY will be going back, and very...

A fun, family atmosphere! I will say that the price for the entire park, (wet and dry) is a bit over-priced. It doesn't say anywhere on the website or any social media sites that the zoo is not even ready. You pay $35, weekends, for a mega pass and the zoo goes with that. Especially for the fact for families who have little one's who might just want a dry pass just for the zoo. Very poor communication on that aspect. Also, the go-karts take FOREVER! We stood in line for over an hour for 5 minute ride. Only reason I did so was because my niece wanted me to drive. As for the "wet" area aka the "waterpark", I think management/owners should think of maybe adding some new water themed areas or maybe get some new slides. Get a slide that you use a inflatable of some sort. The water is VERY VERY COLD! I get it's summer time and hot out but having the water between 70°-75° is a bit ridiculous. Definitely don't like the fact with the new owners that we can no longer bring our own food/beverages. I completely understand you need to make money and all that but limit maybe no food or something not both. Or only aloud coolers to be in one designated area. With spending $35 for a ticket, plus gas to drive to and from, and then have to buy lunch at your consession stand, (which is over priced and not much to chose from), some end up spending close to $200, depending on family size. Over all experience, my kids have a great time. The staff in the wet area is awesome. The rest of the staff could use a hug and some training in hospitality. And definitely need to upgrade the outside changing area/showers. I'm a female and don't mind changing in front of other women, look we all have the same parts lol, but some women would like privacy. And you do not get that in the outdoor changing area. 3 small toilets, 3 small showers with curtains that don't close at ALL! Plus, all the bathrooms could use more TLC...