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Yes, I know what you’re thinking. You’re looking up reviews and reading ‘em twice asking yourself, why am I even considering coming here?

Yes, i too fought long and hard about going to a hotel pool instead. But in the end, what’s a leisurely Sunday at Viceroy sipping mint mojitos when you can go down 30 mph on a 7 story foot slide and maybe catch a mouthful of adolescent pee?

Tips/Notes on a successful Raging Waters experience.

- Mind over matter. Do NOT start thinking about what’s in the water. Yes, it’s a bit salty. Yes it may burn. Yes your hair will smell like urine and AJAX. Yes, if you have a cut, it may develop into full body herpes. Focus. Focus on how nice the cold, cold water is in this hellish heat.  

- Park in preferred parking. I know what you’re thinking. 5 extra bucks just to park next to the entrance? Yes. You avoid the line, the tram ride, and most of all, if you pack a cooler, you avoid paying 7 dollars + tax for a lemonade.

- Once again, the lemonade is SEVEN bucks. There’s tacos, bacon wrapped hot dogs, pizza, chicken fingers, etc to purchase at Raging Waters but the idea of eating food and going back in the water sort of disgusts me. I can only imagine the wet farts people are releasing in the wave pool.

- Carry and wear as little as possible. The standard locker only fits 2 big towels. Returning your locker key gets you 5 bucks or cotton candy. Yes, this was an actual option.

- Enjoy yourself! It’s 115 degrees. It’s a waterslide. You can’t replicate this at home. The best rides are High Extreme and The Dark Hole  

- The lines aren’t as bad as the other reviews seem to imply. Even during a hot weekend like yesterday, the max wait time for a single ride was 30 minutes.

- It’s pedo island. (pro? con?)

Despite all it’s faults, RW is a fun experience. It’s a cooling experience. Just make sure you douse yourself with bleach when you get home.

Raging Waters

111 Raging Waters Dr
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 802-2200