text: First visit and definitely not my last Glad I did my homework though because what could have been a VERY expensive visit ended up not being so bad nnThe slides and kids area is well staffed although a tad bit micromanaged I get it because safety MUST be a priority but there is a fine line that must be hard to dance around We went in the middle of the week and the lines were not terrible but as the day wore on it got pretty crowded The Lazy River is a bit TOO lazy for my taste but the wave pool is fun and the little kids play area is just right for a variety of age groups nnHere are the tips I was given to make WnW a fun visit that will not break the bank nn Get there early so you can get a spot in the shade This is critical because wellArizona is hot duhnn Pack your own lunch in a cooler to leave in your car When you want to eat go out to the car and enjoy a picnic lunch there This saved me AT LEAST because food is RIDICULOUSLY expensive nn You CAN bring in sealed water bottles to the park Sippy cups have to be empty so unless you are breastfeeding do not expect your little ones to have their juices or anything like that brought innn WEAR FLIP FLOPS or AQUA SOCKS The ground is searing and when you are waiting to get on some of these slides your feet will melt offliterallyif you are not wearing shoes nn SaveAround guide has discount coupons if you are only going once and Luke AFB has discounts for Vets and current military However if you are planning to go multiple times this summer the summer pass is worth it nn Only bring in what you absolutely need Lockers are pricey and if you buy your tickets online you will not even need to bring in your wallet and can lock it in the trunk of your car nn Sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen Oh and sunscreen