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Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
4.3(10,393)4.3 out of 5 stars, 10393 reviews Austin, TX
About Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels offers a unique combination of thrilling rides, family-friendly activities, and the ability to bring your own food, making it a versatile choice for families looking to enjoy a summer day in a water park environment.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a full day of activities in a water park.Those planning a vacation and considering staying at the resort for early access.Kids aged 36" to 42" have access to many rides with kidee tubes provided.Suitable for families with children of all ages, including adults enjoying thrill rides.
Why families love it
- Fast Lane band significantly reduces wait times for rides.
- The park opens early for resort guests, allowing for shorter lines.
- Free tram service between the east and west wings of the park.
- All-day drink pass available for refills every 15 minutes.
- Large variety of water rides catering to different age groups.
- Ability to bring your own food, reducing meal costs.
Insider tips
- Arrive early to secure good seating and minimize wait times.
- Consider purchasing the Fast Lane band for a more enjoyable experience.
- Bring water shoes or flip flops to protect feet from hot surfaces.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting on busy holidays or weekends when crowds are larger.
- Eating at the park unless necessary; consider bringing your own meals.
- Long wait times for rides without Fast Lane.
- Substandard food quality reported by several guests.
- Some rides may be closed due to staffing shortages.
- Crowds
- Expect larger crowds during peak summer days, especially around holidays.
- Value
- Tickets are reasonably priced, with the option to buy meal deals. Parking is free, and bringing your own food can save money. The Fast Lane band is an additional cost but offers significant value for families wanting to maximize ride time.
- Food
- Guests are encouraged to bring their own food in coolers.
- Safety
- Staff presence throughout the park to assist guests and ensure safety.
What parents say
"I've lived in a lot of different cities and have been to a lot of different water parks, and nothing compares to Schlitterbahn! I've been going since I was a kid but we finally got season passes this last summer. With big amazing water parks comes big crowds and long lines, and you need to be prepared for that. One way to help with this is getting fast passes, but if you don't go that route, I highly recommend getting there as early as you can and lining up for the big rides first. We've done this and were able to walk on to many rides with little to no wait, before it's gets busier around lun"
4 months ago
"The wait was way long. We were there for more than 6 hours. And just had 4 rides don’t buy the meals if you could bring your own in a cooler. Food is very substandard. We had the burger, chicken sandwich, funnel cake, and brisket sandwich. The service is also substandard. It’s not like it’s cheap to be there. We had better time in East than the west park. The heated pool didn’t feel like heated. The ground set up was efficient with the heat, kept the place cool underneath the master splasher base. Maybe there’s just too many people. Long wait for the shuttle and had the driver switch en route "
8 months ago
"We went on a Thursday and purchased the Fast Lane band and meal deal. It was perfect! We all got the Wunder Pizza, and it was good--what you'd expect from an amusement park. I haven't been in decades, so we rushed to the blast rides first. I recommend staying at the resort because they allow you in an hour before the park opens. Ride all you can in that hour! The Fast Lane band is a must. The lines were long otherwise, but we got priority. It allowed us to ride almost everything in a day. The lazy river in the blast park is nuts! It's not lazy at all. Don't snooze on that and find the chute al"
8 months ago
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