The Western Water Park - Magaluf

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On the day of the trip we all had to walk up to the main pick up point which was about a 10 minute walk. As the Reps are selling the day out to all there local hotels we all waited together at the fun fair town centre. This was a bit confusing as all the coaches where there picking up other holiday makers for different trips so finding our coach was a bit of a nightmare. Finally we found our coach, showed the driver our receipt and off we went. I was much relived to find we had quite a good quality coach, it had air-conditioning which in the middle of summer you need. The trip took roughly an hour to get to the water park (Magaluf) from our resort in Cala d’or. It was quite a relaxing drive to the park, we sang some songs and then just admired the country side as we drove past, we did spot the football stadium on route through Palma.

On arrival, we noticed a good old queue for the gates, great we all thought but the staff noticed that our coach had arrived and opened up the side gate to let us in quicker - great! On entering the Park it is wonderful and quite breath taking as it is so clean and very well maintained. After walking approximately 10meters you cross a big wooden bridge to get across one of the rides. You are given a map once on the other side and you will need the map to get around, as the place is quite large. This place is a combination of the conventional pleasures of a large water park with a wild-west theme - 'wild wet'
We finally found a lovely grass area with sun loungers and set ourselves up, you have to pay for the bed’s about 2€ a bed. There are plenty of beds spread across this park in all areas. After we had settled ourselves in and applied the sun lotion to us and the children off we went to explore.

This was the first one we ventured too, as we wanted Jaime to have the fun. This was a great Island for children of all ages really. It is a multi-coloured climbing frame with chutes and bars to climb. There is a huge bucket on top which over time fills up and once it is full it flips and soaks everyone inside playing. As you can imagine Jaime only being two it scared the life out of him at first, mind you I don’t think the temperature of the water help as it was very cold. My boyfriend took him in and they had a lovely time in there playing away, Leah aged 3 (the other family) enjoyed herself and ran in and out of the huge tunnel that runs along side of the watered area. (I have attached a photo of this at the bottom). This activity is not a pool based as the water only goes past your ankle to mid calf, so quite safe for young children. We must have stayed at this location for at least a good 40 minutes to an hour.

This the second one we visited, it is a large wild west barn type building and in side there are 3 very large Jacuzzis and massive walk in showers. These are mixed and anyone can get in them. It is very hot in the building 1 because of the weather and 2 the bubbling warm water. It can be very packed in here and smells highly of chlorine. We didn’t experience the full effect due to a small children but looked lovely. I would really say relaxing with the amount of people who were sat in them.

Upon leaving the Bath House we walked down the main street. I suppose it reminded me of a cowboy film guns at noon ha, but it was very authentic setting. Along the main street is where all the restaurants are, more seating and other activities. It is about 500 -600 meters long and has numerous seating on route, either sun loungers or patio chairs.
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• Yellow - Now this is a huge huge huge water slide. I wouldn’t know where to start as to say the height of this slide. But the queue for this ride can tail back for up to 40 minutes so be warned. This slide is like
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  a sheer straight down drop death slide which then takes you into the pool down below at some speed. Id say not for people with heart conditions. The boys loved this slide and said the waiting in the queue was totally worth while, even the bruises on there backs didn’t put them off.
• Blue - is slightly more titled than the yellow route and not so high, another great slide and the queues are also quite long as this one is more popular with holiday makers.
• Green - this slide has a tunnel effect over the top and is level with the Blue ride.
• Orange - this ride has a chute over at the top of the ride and then drops in a steep slide into the pool below.

The Oliver Water show is a diving display, This is a fantastic show you have to watch!! We really enjoyed this show and it even caught the eye of my little boy who was glued start to finish. We managed to get a sitting on an early viewing, and found it hilarious. The children (Of all ages) all sat in there seats and cheered on the bad guys and booed the sheriff great performances. It is based on a convict who is trying to escape from the law, and has very funny turns. The main part is the diver jumps from 30 meters into the pool, which to watch is amazing stuff. Be aware if your sitting in the front row you could get wet. At the Oliver’s show we got our photo taken wearing the Cowboy hat and Guns with the team on entrance, which you can purchase after the show on the main street. This was priced at approximately £3 but it is a memory of your day

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The gift shop is quite a small shop but has ample items for sale. You can purchase confectionary, T-Shirts with western Water Park, postcards and loads of other souvenirs for your day trip out. The main toilet are situated next the gift shop and are well maintained and smelt ok for mid summer heat. There are a few other toilets situated around the park, so you don’t have to keep walking back to the beginning of the park.

• Drinks - Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Oasis, water etc
• Ice-Cream/Ice-Lollies
• Doughnuts - mmmm the smell of fresh doughnuts get to everyone
• Waffles - with a choice of toppings

When you arrive at the park, you should get yourself a locker as it saves having to carry all your clothes and cameras around with you. Although be warned: zealous attendants sometimes limit the number of times you can access your belongings before they start charging you extra.