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Below are some suggestions to help you plan your day at the park:

Sun Screen

Protection from the sun is very important! Use sunscreen and wear a hat if possible. Sunlight reflects off the sidewalks and water at the park and can cause sunburn even on overcast days.

Clothing

Plan for changing weather; bring warmer/cooler clothing to change into if needed. When rain is forecast, bring dry clothing or raingear. Wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers or walking shoes.

Swimwear

WildWater Adventure requires all participants to be in swim suits. Street clothes (athletic clothing, nylon shorts, jean shorts, etc.) are not permitted. Metal snaps, buttons, rivets, or zippers are not allowed.

Life Jackets and Supervision in Wave Pools and Lazy River

A life jacket is required for anyone who is less than 48" tall in bare feet or is an inexperienced or nonswimmer. Guests under 42" are required to wear life jackets and be accompanied by a responsible person. Only Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed as flotation devices. Life jackets are provided free of charge for guests who require one.

Lockers

There are lockers at the front entrance as well as at the entrance to the waterpark. If you plan to use the waterpark attractions, you should rent a locker at the waterpark as shirts, shorts and shoes are required in the amusement park at all times.

Meeting Place

Your group should choose a central location and arrange to check in at regular intervals, such as once an hour. Instruct small children to contact any park employee if they become lost.

Parent Swap

Guests with small children who do not meet the requirements of height restricted rides may obtain a Parent Swap pass at the Group Sales Office.

Lost Items

The vast majority of items lost by guests are hats, glasses or cell phones lost while riding a ride. Use a sports strap for glasses, and remove hats while on rides. We cannot retrieve articles lost under a ride while it is in operation. If you lose an item, Lost and Found is located at Guest Relations in the ride park, and Tube Rental in the water park.

Pets

Michigan's Adventure does not have a kennel, and pets are not allowed inside the park. We strongly suggest that guests do not bring pets to the park for any reason. Pets should never be left in a parked vehicle.

Dress Code

Shirts, shoes and shorts/pants are required in the amusement park at all times. To maintain the family atmosphere at Michigan's Adventure, a dress code is enforced. Please do not wear clothing that is generally considered offensive (profanity, suggestive pictures, thong swimwear, etc.). We will ask you to remove the offensive garment and replace it with something more appropriate. Guests are prohibited from wearing anything which conceals the guest's true identity.

Below is a list of frequently asked questions to help you plan your visit

Does Michigan's Adventure close in the rain?

Michigan's Adventure does not close due to poor weather. On rainy days, some rides may close for safety reasons, and will be re-opened as soon as safely possible. If lightning is overhead, all rides will close until the lightning passes. The park remains open, and the rides will re-open as soon as the lightning has passed and it is safe to do so.

Do the rides close for other reasons?

Due to maintenance and other circumstances, certain rides and attractions may not be available. The waterpark does not open on days when the air temperature does not reach 65 degrees within 2 hours of opening. Temperature does not affect the operation of the amusement park. Lines for attractions may close early to accommodate park closing times.

Are there lockers available?

Lockers are available at the entrance to the amusement park and waterpark. Rental fee is $10.00 per locker. When you return your key, you will receive one $5.00 Beagle Buck which may be used anywhere in the park as if it were cash

If you plan on using the waterpark, we recommend that you rent your locker at the waterpark.

What do I do if I want to leave the park and re-enter?

Guests are free to leave and re-enter the park the same day. When leaving, please get a handstamp at the front entrance. Please note that ticket stubs or receipts are not valid for re-admission. Please note that we do not validate parking passes; there is a fee to re-enter the parking lot if you leave it.

Can we bring a picnic lunch into the park?

Outside food, beverages or coolers are not allowed in the park. Special diet/need items may be kept in a small cooler, which must be tagged at the Group Sales Office at the entrance to the park.

What kind of food is available in the park?

Michigan's Adventure offers a wide variety of food items available from a variety of concession stands and carts. Click for a list of food items, prices, and locations.

Are hand-held infants allowed on rides?

Hand-held infants are restricted from most rides. Hand-held infants may be taken on the chariots of the Carousel, the Giant Gondola Wheel, and the Timbertown Railway. In the waterpark hand-held infants may be held by a responsible person in the wave pools and the Lazy River (must also wear an infant life jacket), the Lagoon, and in Half Pint Paradise.

What do I need to wear to use the waterpark?

WildWater Adventure requires all participants to be in swim suits. Street clothes (athletic clothing, nylon shorts, jean shorts, etc.) are not permitted. Swim suits with metal snaps, buttons, rivets, zippers or built-in flotation devices are not allowed. Life jackets are allowed as long as they have a USCG approval number on them.

Can children wear their own life jackets in the waterpark?

Life jackets are allowed as long as they have a USCG approval number on them. Inflatable arm bands or other inflatable toys are not allowed.

What about Aqua-Socks?

Aqua-Socks are allowed in the wave pools, lazy river and children's play areas, but may not be worn on any of the waterslides.

Does Michigans's Adventure provide towels for us to use while in the waterpark?

Guests must provide their own towels while using the waterpark.

Can I bring my camera and take photographs while on the rides?

Picture taking is stricly prohibited on most attractions, including all roller coasters.

Are there places within the park where I cannot smoke?

Smoking is allowed only within designated smoking areas.

Do you have a paging system to help locate lost guests?

We do not have a paging system.

Is there an ATM machine available?

There is an ATM in Guest Relations near the front entrance.

What forms of payment does the park accept?

We accept cash, credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) and traveler's checks, provided they are from a U.S. bank. Money orders may be used when purchasing admission tickets. Checks are not accepted.

Is there a First Aid station available?

First Aid is available at the First Aid Building located on the boardwalk between the amusement park and the water park.

What if someone in my party has a cast?

Due to safety reasons, guests with arm casts or leg casts are restricted from many rides at Michigan's Adventure. We suggest that you delay your visit until the cast has been removed.