FAQ
Q: Can season passes be used?
A: No. Passes are only for use during the days the park is open to the public on nonfestival days.
Q: Can I leave the park early?
A: Certainly! You can come and go from the park with your ensembles as you like!
Q: I must request my check months before the competition. What if my number of students changes?
A: If you overpay, we will refund you on the spot on the contest day. Request your check for the maximum number possible. Final payment is made on the day of the contest, and you will be assigned a time to check out. No personal checks from parents, please.
Q: We wear uniforms when we perform. Will there be a time and place to change clothes?
A: Yes. You may meet with your group as early as you like. There are dressing rooms in the park for students to change into. Or, they can simply throw a t-shirt over their bathing suit. Rest assured, ensembles will NOT be judged on appearance.
Q: Is my ensemble fee refundable if we decide to cancel our trip?
A: No
Q: What happens if we have inclement weather?
A: In the event of rain, the park will remain open and running. In the unlikely event of lightning, students will be directed to shelter for the period the lightning is in the area. Safety is always the highest priority. All performing venues are covered. We rarely cancel a day due to the weather. The park's sophisticated weather alert system removes all human guesswork regarding when to take shelter. Safety at the park is paramount.
Q: When will I get detailed information about my competition date and time?
A: You will receive a confirmation email with your performance date and time starting in August if you register during the summer or soon after you enter during the year.
Q: What grade levels will be attending the competition?
A: Only elementary and middle school students. We encourage you to bring your beginners, 2nd, and varsity groups. Everyone can come!
Q: Can parents, administrators, and friends come to hear our group for free?
A: Absolutely! They can enter and exit through the spectator gate, and staff will be available to show them the way. However, they cannot enter the “water” part of the park without a chaperone ticket.
Q: Can our groups hear other groups?
A: In some cases, depending on the size of the group. The performances are outside the main waterpark gates, and there is very little room for large audiences.
Q: What time does the park open and close, and how can we all get in at once?
A: The park opens and closes at the same time as the festival. Please have a look at our home page for the exact times. We will have a check-in station for directors in the parking lot, and you will be assigned a time to check out and pay your bill.
Q: I initially did not give you meal deal numbers, but I would like to participate. How do I do that?
A: Send me an email with your meal deal numbers. Don’t forget to include all of your friends/family and chaperones. The deadline for meal deal decisions is April 1st.
Q: When do you need my final count on meal deals?
A: There is no need to update me when you have minor changes in your numbers; only update me if they have changed by 20% of your original count…We’re ready for you!
Q: Can I get a refund on my unused meal deals and tickets?
A: Absolutely! We refunded you that day!
Q: Are lockers available?
A: Yes, I recommend you simply keep your things together in one part of the park. There are NUMEROUS meeting places you can call your home for the day, and things are generally safe there. Remember, no one else is in the park on private days except for music students.
Q: Remind me, what’s in the meal deal?
A: Choice of hot dog or hamburger, chips, drink, and a cookie. It’s a great deal for $8!
Q: No coolers, right?
A: Right! Sack lunches are okay, however. Large coolers are allowed in if they only contain water.
Q: Should we all eat lunch together as a group?
A: When you check-in, you will pick a window of time for your group to eat if you ordered the meal deal. We ask that you stay as close to that time as possible to avoid long lines.
Q: What is the best way to handle my students in the park?
A: Most directors assign chaperones to small groups to travel around the park. The chaperones can remind students when to gather for dry-off / warm-up. If you do not assign chaperones to smaller groups, the students must keep up with their warm-up time. CHAPERONES ARE TO REMAIN ENGAGED WITH STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
Q: Do I need to bring an adjudication sheet to the contest?
A: No. We will provide those to the judges for you.
Q: Do I need to bring music for the judge?
A: Yes. Bring one score for the judge. Number each measure for reference.
Q: Why do we have 1 judge?
A:. One judge will do a brief 6-8 minute positive verbal clinic with your group immediately following your performance.
Q: Is there an awards ceremony?
A: We have eliminated the awards ceremony to maximize student fun time in the park!
A: No. Passes are only for use during the days the park is open to the public on nonfestival days.
Q: Can I leave the park early?
A: Certainly! You can come and go from the park with your ensembles as you like!
Q: I must request my check months before the competition. What if my number of students changes?
A: If you overpay, we will refund you on the spot on the contest day. Request your check for the maximum number possible. Final payment is made on the day of the contest, and you will be assigned a time to check out. No personal checks from parents, please.
Q: We wear uniforms when we perform. Will there be a time and place to change clothes?
A: Yes. You may meet with your group as early as you like. There are dressing rooms in the park for students to change into. Or, they can simply throw a t-shirt over their bathing suit. Rest assured, ensembles will NOT be judged on appearance.
Q: Is my ensemble fee refundable if we decide to cancel our trip?
A: No
Q: What happens if we have inclement weather?
A: In the event of rain, the park will remain open and running. In the unlikely event of lightning, students will be directed to shelter for the period the lightning is in the area. Safety is always the highest priority. All performing venues are covered. We rarely cancel a day due to the weather. The park's sophisticated weather alert system removes all human guesswork regarding when to take shelter. Safety at the park is paramount.
Q: When will I get detailed information about my competition date and time?
A: You will receive a confirmation email with your performance date and time starting in August if you register during the summer or soon after you enter during the year.
Q: What grade levels will be attending the competition?
A: Only elementary and middle school students. We encourage you to bring your beginners, 2nd, and varsity groups. Everyone can come!
Q: Can parents, administrators, and friends come to hear our group for free?
A: Absolutely! They can enter and exit through the spectator gate, and staff will be available to show them the way. However, they cannot enter the “water” part of the park without a chaperone ticket.
Q: Can our groups hear other groups?
A: In some cases, depending on the size of the group. The performances are outside the main waterpark gates, and there is very little room for large audiences.
Q: What time does the park open and close, and how can we all get in at once?
A: The park opens and closes at the same time as the festival. Please have a look at our home page for the exact times. We will have a check-in station for directors in the parking lot, and you will be assigned a time to check out and pay your bill.
Q: I initially did not give you meal deal numbers, but I would like to participate. How do I do that?
A: Send me an email with your meal deal numbers. Don’t forget to include all of your friends/family and chaperones. The deadline for meal deal decisions is April 1st.
Q: When do you need my final count on meal deals?
A: There is no need to update me when you have minor changes in your numbers; only update me if they have changed by 20% of your original count…We’re ready for you!
Q: Can I get a refund on my unused meal deals and tickets?
A: Absolutely! We refunded you that day!
Q: Are lockers available?
A: Yes, I recommend you simply keep your things together in one part of the park. There are NUMEROUS meeting places you can call your home for the day, and things are generally safe there. Remember, no one else is in the park on private days except for music students.
Q: Remind me, what’s in the meal deal?
A: Choice of hot dog or hamburger, chips, drink, and a cookie. It’s a great deal for $8!
Q: No coolers, right?
A: Right! Sack lunches are okay, however. Large coolers are allowed in if they only contain water.
Q: Should we all eat lunch together as a group?
A: When you check-in, you will pick a window of time for your group to eat if you ordered the meal deal. We ask that you stay as close to that time as possible to avoid long lines.
Q: What is the best way to handle my students in the park?
A: Most directors assign chaperones to small groups to travel around the park. The chaperones can remind students when to gather for dry-off / warm-up. If you do not assign chaperones to smaller groups, the students must keep up with their warm-up time. CHAPERONES ARE TO REMAIN ENGAGED WITH STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
Q: Do I need to bring an adjudication sheet to the contest?
A: No. We will provide those to the judges for you.
Q: Do I need to bring music for the judge?
A: Yes. Bring one score for the judge. Number each measure for reference.
Q: Why do we have 1 judge?
A:. One judge will do a brief 6-8 minute positive verbal clinic with your group immediately following your performance.
Q: Is there an awards ceremony?
A: We have eliminated the awards ceremony to maximize student fun time in the park!