Water Country Review, Portsmouth, NH | Best Water Park in New England for Families
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Water Country in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is arguably New England's most well-known water park. Owned and operated by Palace Entertainment, this water park features a diverse lineup of tube and body slides. And I think this may be the best water park in New England for families.
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That theme song makes me feel like a kid again…. This was the highlight of every summer, along with Canobie Lake.
The song really is amazing.
Fax, me and my buddies used to there all the time after middlscool-highscool summer break, it looks the same, but last time I went they had changed a few things around
Gotta love these water park & water ride reviews. Love this channel for its focus on ALL types of attractions rather than purely rollercoasters!
I enjoy all attractions.
I know, that’s also why I love it!
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Im going today with four of my friends and watched this in the car im very excited
Enjoy!
Haven't been to this water park in years, always had a blast, but I always found the wave pool to be underwhelming since it shoots waves from the sides of the pool, don't know why they set it up that way.
I didn't wait for the waves, but that is weird.
I've never been to Water Country, but hearing that theme song slapped me in the face with a wave of nostalgia.
I love that song.
The theme song is what made me familiar with this place through out my life.
It's an awesome song.
At my home waterpark, Safari Joes H2O, we have a very similar tower to Patriots Tower. Ours is larger. We also replaced the 2 speed slides after 2015 with one that immediately drops just like the previous ones, and another that goes out then down. But somehow, those are even bumpier than the ones we replaced. During that conversion, we did get a great trap door slide added on at the top. The 3 slides that are 2/3 the way up the tower have been there forever, but those are very smooth. As long as you don't wear a shirt, and arch your back to get your rear end off the slide, you'll be flying down those slides way too fast. Most people either wear shirts or sit up, or both, and they come to dead stops throughout.
Shirts are great to prevent sunburns, but they definitely slow you down.
Oh man this brings back memories. My family and extended family would drag us down there since we were in Massachusetts.
I remember the long drive, the parking struggle, buying tickets under the hot Sun. What was worse was how with all the commercials you thought (as a kid) that they would give you a floater. But instead if you wanted one it was $5-$10 to borrow one. So most of us would wait for someone to leave theirs behind. I only managed ONCE to get one because every kid was so possessive over them!
The ones the ride provided for you had to remain there. And I don't know about that extra seating 😂. My family never sat at the benches because in a full day everything was taken. Even the hot/sun seats. So we actually had a tradition of opening our foldable chairs and coolers right next to the Double Geronimo, beside the tree coverage (it used to be painted white back then)! I don't like the ants crawling while we ate, or the flies flying by. So we would go in the ride to escape them. For that ride, the staff would lay you down with your arms crossed. You couldn't see anything until they pushed you down! The slide was vertical so it was almost like sliding down at 90 degrees. The only thing I hated about it was how much chaffing you would get being pushed down. Oh and those wedgies 😂!
We sat there every year under the trees and ate there. No staff said anything because every spot was taken. It was also close to the entrance so parents just sat there XD. Occasionally we would also camp next to the Double Dive Boggan. Even though it looks clean now I bet people are still climbing over the fencing and walls.
I had my interesting share of experiences since when it got really hot you would find dead dragonflies floating beside you (and I have a phobia of insects). And the changing bathrooms at the front also were plagued with groups of flies.
I didn't know how to swim but I never had a life vest because everyone either rented them, or just didn't let their kids swim into the deeper pools. That didn't stop my older siblings from taking me to the Wave Ride. I would always end up swallowing water because the waves pushed you around and I wasn't allowed to hang onto the edges 😢. But it's true that the staff were friendly. I think they enjoyed messing with the patrons too. On that Wave Ride the Lifeguard/Staffer would yell out in his speaker, "do you guys want some more", and everyone would go crazy over them making the wave current stronger! Not every staff was the same though. We were once told to move from our sitting spot despite there being no room! And every chair, for every part of the park, on a full day, was always taken! Even the eating tables! You'd see a towel in the chair and people were very protective about it.
But the worst thing was the Dragon Ride. My family and I went at least 10 times during my childhood. I never got on it because the lines stretched out. I once waited an hour, but the wait was estimated to be 2-3. My older siblings managed to get on it twice though. But I preferred the Kids theme section. The pirate hat fills with water, flips and dunks, and you can wait, or watch some poor sap get soaked! They had lots of bits and toys to shoot water at the other guests 😂😂😂.
But the Lazy River was nice too since it just slowly pulled you around.
Anyway, I'd love to see more videos on the differences between other Water Country Rides in other states. I've only ever gone to this one. 🥰🥰🥰
P.S. My siblings were strong swimmers so they would go to the deepest depth of the Wave Ride Pool, but they would get bored if the waves weren't strong enough. Those adrenaline junkies 😂😂😂
There was one more rode I remember. Not sure if it was removed but when you finished the slide, three other slides would join together at the end. It looks similar to the Racer Slide in VA Water Country.
Thanks for sharing your experiences! I have a bunch of different water park videos. You should check out my Splish Splash ones since that park is owned by the same company and has some similarities.
I used to go here all the time as a kid. My personal favorite spot was by the mat slides. You have the little whirlpool right by it too. The Geronimo used to scare me every time I got to the top of the stairs but they were actually very safe slides. The only thing that would injure you would a wedgie or burns from the slide if you stuck your arms out
Patriot is smooth, but it sounds like Geronimo was more intense.
Fun fact: this park was also the filming location for the finale of the PBS show Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman
Cool!
Next time you’re in pittsburgh you gotta hit sandcastle. It might have the best location of any waterpark and has a solid slide collection including one of the best speed slides I’ve ever been on with insane airtime. I just wish palace would invest in it more tho. The trapdoor slide will be a great addition tho
I drove past it on the way to Kennywood. I skipped it since it didn't have many new slides.
@@CanobieCoaster Yea, even though it's a whitewater and not proslide the new trapdoor slide looks solid though, can't wait to get on it
I've been here. It's awesome! I totally recommend it to all.
It's quite good.
I went to water country before and it is fun 😊
It is.
My favorite was the white and black one. Aka “the screamer and the shoot” we just went there a few days ago for two days! It was so much fun!
Those ones are fun.
@@CanobieCoaster YOOOOOOOOO! U replied!
I'm laughing, but Canobie Coaster said:
I've ridden a few of these mini funnel slides before and I've enjoyed them, but this one is different. This one is brutal. The initial turn is great. It pulls some good Gs. And then you rapidly speed into darkness. Usually, I like when a slide is pitch black, but here...
A) it's tolerable.
B) it's painful.
B
The funnel slide was amazing
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I disagree. Unless it was the black and red one. But the purple one was a disappointment :( you can’t see a thing which wakes it impossible to even have fun.
You should make a video of top worst water slides, and/or reviews about some of those
Maybe in the future.
Did that scared guest ever go down the slide?
Yes
If this park gets WhiteWater West or ProSlide Bombs Away drop pod slides, a water coaster, and refurbish/replace Dr. Von Dark, this could become an S tier waterpark. Also they’re getting Amp Up the Fun next year, it’s the full sensory experience like Hyperlight at Splish Splash. It’s a refurb of I believe Black Hole and Warp 8 but I could be wrong.
A water coaster and drop pod slide would be incredible.
The worst ride there has got to be Dr Vons. If you're old, you dont get a sense of fear from the dark. Because of the dark you can't tell if you're going fast or not, thus giving no sense of thrill. All I felt was confusion. Also, the line there is absurd. You can get many rides in the far superior Dragon's Den.
I don't like the transition where the two riders can bash heads.
Nice video!
Thunder Falls is actually the the black one
Wild canyon is the white raft slide.
Im so bummed they got rid of Geronimo, Patriot looks lame
Oh, thank you! Patriot was still fast and smoother.
This is a great water park. Unfortunately I am not really a water-park person. But I am married to one!
My first time here was back when we were first dating, and I'll never forget it--temperatures were in the low 70s, the place was slammed anyway for some reason, and I remember just spending all this time standing in line wet and shivering. I was game enough to actually go on one of the nearly-vertical Double Geronimo slides, which was the only time I've ever done that.
But we went back a few years ago and I had a lot of fun, though honestly it was because I spent most of my time just riding the lazy river with our daughter over and over while my spouse hit the big slides.
They hit Hurricane Harbor when we went to SFNE this summer, and I think they actually preferred Water Country because they didn't like Six Flags' wave pool as much. I think my personal favorite in the region is Lake Compounce's just because I liked the tube slide in the middle of the lazy river. Canobie's has the problem that they only offer little bitty tubes that I can't fit on.
I like Whale's Tale best in New England. 70 degree weather doesn't deter New Englanders from water parks.
@@CanobieCoaster My wife grew up in central New Hampshire! Has fond memories of Surf Coaster in Weirs Beach.
Water Country is a great park. I will say, bring a friend as some slides require pairs. (Or they did the last time I went)
Yes, a lot towards the back need pairs.
Fun Fact: This Water Park was featured in s5 e20 of Fetch with Ruff Ruffman, and Fetch with Ruff Ruffman is the topic of an episode of Defunctland! DefunctTV to be exact.
Cool! Didn't realize it was on that.
That’s weird because this park is also named water country just like water country USA next to Busch Gardens which I went to a lot this year Plus I think this part needs to change its name so people do not get confused between the two similar named parks
Most people in New England don't know about the other Water Country. It's like how multiple Adventurelands can exist.
@@CanobieCoaster ok but if it was up to me I’d change the name to avoid confusion
I think the wave pool is showing it’s age. Also I would love for them to add a capsule slide. As far as the wave pool is concerned, perhaps they would keep the aesthetics but modernize the technology. Currently the wave pool has two types of waves but newer technology can provide more advanced waves.
I'd love to see trapdoor slides as well.
I don't understand how Dr. VonDarks Tunnel of Terror is painful because I've ridden a slide exactly like that at Adventureland Iowa and head banking was unheard of. Hopefully that won't be a problem at the other Palace Entertainment waterparks that have that slide.
Speaking of which, have you finally been to Splish Splash on Long Island because I know you've stated that you've wanted to get there at some point.
The difference is that Adventureland's isn't pitchblack like the one mentioned here. Thoosies will complain that rough coasters are rougher if you can't see what's coming and therefore can't ride defensively. I guess similar principles apply to the funnel slides.
I didn't get to Splish Splash this year since I didn't want to run into issues getting on their best slides that required multiple riders.
Do you know Dragon's Den and Dr. Von Dark's Funnel of Fear? I think those two slides look enjoyable. So what would you rate them?
Dr. Von Dark gets a 0. Worst water slide I've done. Dragon's Den is good.
Witch water park did you enjoy better water wiz or water country?
Water Country
When I went here, it was one of the worst park experiences I have ever had. The park was dirty, the staff was rude, and most of the slides weren’t operational. Maybe I went at a bad time.
That sounds the opposite of my visits. When did you go?
@@CanobieCoaster around 2 years ago
I didn't visit in 2019 so I don't know if that was a bad year. It was nothing like that in 2021.
I also went in 2019. None of the slides were open accept for like 3, including the funnel one. All I got a chance to do was go through the lazy river and whirlpool.
This park gets unbearably crowded.
They used to have 2 big slides, but I think some little kids kept flying off, so they renamed it and destroy one of the 2 slides
Patriot seems less intense than Geronimo.
@@CanobieCoaster Ik right it’s probably cause some fatso broke the second slide, but me and my friends used to race to the bottoms and fly all the way down to the lifeguard with our back all red afterwards
Used to work here, was a pretty fun place.
Nice!
Thanks
You're welcome!
How did you collide heads on Dr. Von Dark? You seem to be sitting facing each other because of the rafts
You get forced towards the middle of the raft when it decelerates.
When I was a kid we just loved to sit in the wave pool. Not even sure if they still have it.
They do.
I'm going to watervoutry in three days
Enjoy!
I went on every slide there last time I went
Nice!
This looks like a fun water park but water country in Virginia is better. My mom loves Portsmouth and she actually used to live there which is cool
The two parks are unaffiliated but I still need to get to the Virginia one.
@@CanobieCoaster true
7:26 These slides got replaced by 2 new slides this year. They are basically the same thing just renamed and has music now too
They just added lights and music to the old ones.
@@CanobieCoaster Thats what I thought they did
What are or were the second and third worst water slide you've ever been on? What do you think?
Grand Prix Splashway at Zoom Flume was pretty bad.
Do you think me coming here from the Boston area could do this and York’s wild kingdom in one day assuming I’m mainly going to the latter for the kiddie credit?
Yes, assuming you get to Water Country at opening.
I’m going there with my 2 of my best friends on Tuesday
Have fun!
Which Water Country do you prefer? Prob BGW one lol but still
I actually have never been to that one. I usually visit BGW when it's closed.
I’m going here tomorrow
Enjoy!
i might have to go here next time im up in hampton
It's a decent park
I’m going in 2 days and haven’t been since I was 4
Have fun!
How come the body slides when sliding on your back feel rough and abrasive with transitions between slide pieces being uneven and causing pain on your back? Also, if your at Water country alone, you can't go on Dragons Den or Tunnel of Terror. There are also no drink vending machines, fountain drinks have no covers or straws, and the only bottle drink they sell is water.
It depends how flush the joints are.
@@CanobieCoaster The joints on the triple water slides were uneven and rough. When I went down, I tried to lie down, but the joints were very rough, so I sat back up. Also, when going down those speed slides, there is so much water splashing in your face, that I have to close my eyes, especially when you get to the runout at the bottom.
Canobie lake park*
What about it?
@@CanobieCoaster nvm I got confused about something but I understand now👍🏼
the park has never been very large, the Patriot used to be Geronimo and it had 2 identical slides side by side, the attendants would launch people down the slide in pairs taking emphasis on people in a party. honestly the best way to experience the park is for a kids birthday party, they have a designated area for it and make special arrangements to entertain the kids between times of water sliding. Naturally prices are high, but when you know the engineering involved in maintaining a water system like that, you understand why. My company did the mulch in the flower beds around the park in a large blowing vehicle, and when we told them there was going to be a lot of mulch that will get in the water, they assured us the filtration system will clear it out in minutes, and they were right
I wish they still had the dual chutes of Geronimo as well.
@@CanobieCoaster at least they serve beer
When I went there most of the slides were closed so there was not much to do, so I just chilled in the wave pool
That's a bummer. Not enough staff?
@@CanobieCoaster Yes, it was the COVID summer
Love water contry
Me too.
7:57 and these slides also got repainted this year
That's good.
wow
Thanks!
All they need is a mat racer and I'm happy.
They have a small one in Double Dive Boggan.
I am going on my birthday and it’s in 2 days 🥳🤩
Enjoy!
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Yup!
Drvandark slide is terrible you can't see anything and when we hit the funnel I and my brother got stuck for like fave seconds then my friend and my sister went together and got stuck in the funnel for so long people passed them and we thought they let people before them and when they finally pushed out someone went out almost at the same exact time as them and that all happened in pitch black you couldn't see a thing it was like a void I don't recommend going on drvandarks slide and for all of that we waited like an hour pls I don't recommend this slide
I wish we just got stuck on it as opposed to bashing heads.
Water wizz or water country?
Water Country over Water Wizz. Whale's Tale is my favorite water park in New England though.
Dangerous gangs there it’s not safe. Last week my nephew, his 5 month pregnant wife and brother in-law were attacked by 15-20 men. They had asked a group of them to please stop swearing in front of their kids while in line at the water slide. When they came down the slide WITH their kids aged 8,7 and 4. They were severely beaten for 20 or so minutes while security looked on and did nothing. The pregnant woman was punched in the face!! All in front of their kids; who needles to say were terrified and still terrified!! Police came after 20 minutes or so… didn’t even file a report….So, go at your own risk.
That's absolutely terrible. I had a family crowd when I went.
Anyone from 2024
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You Sound Like The Burger King Lettuce Guy
Ok cool.
Why do u hate Dr vans
I smacked heads with a kid. My family had similar issues when they rode.
Oh ok
Make a countdown of top worst water slides
Maybe in the future.
How many other clones and near-clones do you know of Dr. Von Dark?
Splish Splash has one.
I’m going here tomorrow
Enjoy!
It was fun!!