spent a week at SPI in August 2007 and this was the centerpiece
spent a week at SPI in August 2007 and this was the centerpiece of the vacation for our 11 and 5 year old children. Of the 7 days we were there, we were at Schlitterbahn at 10 a.m. waiting for them to drop the rope on five of those days. By 11:30 the place was very crowded, and by that time we were heading to the poolside bar for drinks. Most days we were back at our room by 12:30 or 1:00. Admittedly buying the season pass was an expensive way to experience Schitterbahn. If this was just a one-day visit where we endured the crowds for a whole day, then I would have dropped my rating to 2.5 or 3 stars.
The rides and crowds were tame enough to let our 11 year old venture out on his own. It was also great for my 5 year old (she turned 6 later in August). She thinks she can swim, but with a water depth of 2 - 3.5 feet in most places she never really had to prove it. She still needed to ride in a double-tube with one of the parents for the various water coasters. This was a good vacation.
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