Wild Wild Wet at Downtown East was a huge childhood throwback and I have not been there in ages. Since it was so hot in Singapore (What’s new?), I had to plan a visit to the waterpark that was refurbished a couple of years ago.
I must say, this place did not disappoint at all! Wild Wild Wet boasts a few adrenaline-pumping rides that leave you screaming to a lazy river for people who just want to chill and finally for the little ones who can’t participate in the big kids’ rides! There’s something for everyone! Which was why we saw a lot of families with little children running about.
On this trip, I went with my friend Elaine and had tons of fun.
However, there were some COVID Restrictions that we had to adhere to. But easy peasy, simple to handle.
- Only 2 can be out and about at all times when we went. But at the time of writing the article, up to 5 people are allowed to walk together within the park.
- Masks can be off when you are going on the rides and walking around the waterpark (A small taste of freedom) but masks have to be back on once you start leaving the premises.
- All the rides were open except for the Jacuzzi, a huge plus!
- The rides were staggered at hourly intervals. This means that half the rides will be open for 1 hour while the others will be open for the next. This happens until closing hours. Rides affected are Slide Up, Torpedo and Waterworks.
- Park Operating Hours are from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday (Closed on Tuesdays).
REVIEWS
1. Torpedo
Hands down one of my favourite rides at Wild Wild Wet. This was the most thrilling ride IMO at the Waterpark. The ears blocked that came with the ride was all worth it. And I’ll even say that if I never tried the ride, I would have regretted it.
This was the ride that puts you in the capsule. There was nothing but the sound of my thumping heart and my breaths as I waited in the capsule. After counting down from 4, the trapdoor releases you from the bottom of your feet and gravity will take you down the slides. The rest of the ride was really not as scary as the anticipation. That being said, the anticipation alone is well worth it.
However, I must say, it did take a while for me to build up my courage and recover from the 5 stories climb. While catching a breather in the open area, a guy came by after us and we offered to let him go first. The ride operator was giving the instructions to that guy on the posture to maintain while in the capsule. All of a sudden, he dropped his posture and decided that this ride was too much for him. Elaine was also a lil’ afraid and wanted me to go first. So, I stepped into the capsule and begin my journey down the slide.
Absolute no regrets. 101% will recommend!
Note: There is a minimum height of 1.22m and a maximum weight limit of 136kg for the Torpedo.
2. Slide Up
This was the only ride in Wild Wild Wet where you have to carry the floaties up the flight of stairs. But rest assured, you are all in for a good ride! It is all worth it.
Even though it does not look much, this is easily one of my favourite and most thrilling ride here. Even more than the Free Fall, believe me, or not!
After carrying the floatie up 4 stories. You’ll slide right down. If you thought the ride has ended, you are wrong! It continues back and forth for a bit before coming to an end. Whew, if you are looking for that heart-dropping kind of ride, you’ve got it right here! Definitely another must-try ride!
Note: There is a minimum height of 1.2m and a maximum weight limit of 270kg for Slide Up. Children between 1.2m and 1.46m must be accompanied by an adult.
3. Royal Flush
I must say, this is one of the cutest sounding rides with its name. Located far west of the park, the only ride in the area, this ride is also one of the best in the entire waterpark.
Before going on the big floatie, we need to weigh ourselves first. The ride is relatively speedy and even more so when we went down the rather steep slope which some riders screamed at. It was pretty funny. It then circles (hence the name) until it comes out at the end. You get the idea. It should come as no surprise that I was a bit disoriented at the end of the ride. But all in great fun, this was much better than the other floatie ride (Ular Lah) IMO.
We took this ride a few times. During one of the times, we waited at the stairs and were rewarded with a wonderful view of the park accompanied by some breeze.
Note: There is a minimum height of 1.22m. Riders should weigh between 35kg to 110kg to ride the Royal Flush. Riders can only go in 2s or 4s on this raft and in total, they can only weigh a maximum of 320kg.
4. Free Fall
It did take us a while to conquer that fear of this yellow slide. We had been eyeing this slide and the Torpedo since entering the waterpark and had a debate about which was scarier. We concluded in that discussion that this ride was. However, after going up both rides, the conclusion was false.
It’s true. Free Fall looks frightening. Especially if you see the steepness of the slide as you are climbing up the stairs or even from another angle. But this ride is a huge façade.
In the queue, we told ourselves to not chicken out, let’s set out to do what we climbed up for. Here comes the truth.
Turns out, this ride is not that scary. It was out of fear that made this the scariest thing in the park. Throughout the ride, I didn’t have that “heart coming out of your chest” feeling. Everything went by very quickly and before I knew it, I was at the bottom, totally drenched by the impact.
Been there, done that, not that impressed.
Note: There is a minimum height of 1.22m and a maximum weight limit of 136kg for the Free Fall.
5. Vortex
This ride was situated right next to the Free Fall ride. The red twisty high-speed 360-degree slide was much more interesting than I expected. The beginning was not that fast but the momentum that I picked up later was so quick. I ended up disoriented and shocked when I walked out. I didn’t expect this ride to be so quick! And if you’re worried about the 360 degrees, trust me, you won’t feel like you’re upside down at any point in time. Although, Elaine didn’t have the same feeling but agreed it was still quite enjoyable. I did feel a bit claustrophobic in there because there was not much space and it was quite warm in there. Nevertheless, a good alternative if you are too scared to take the Free Fall! Definitely give it a try!
Note: There is a minimum height of 1.22m and a maximum weight limit of 136kg for the Vortex.
6. The Water Works
This ride was the one that we waiting a long time for (Somehow, we kept missing the timeslot for its opening). This was one of the individual rides which is a twisty water slide. It was not as quick as I like but it was still good fun. Although, I did stop a couple of times and shuffle myself forward to continue. You’ve been warned!
Note: There is a minimum height of 1.22m and a maximum weight limit of 136kg for The Water Works.
7. Ular Lah
The Ular Lah was situated next to the Water Works. This was the first ride that we took at the waterpark. Seeing that it was a ride with the big float, which I did not have to carry (A huge bonus), I had big expectations for it. Maybe a little too high expectations so this ride was meh and I would even say, anti-climatic. I also remembered that this ride was pretty warm. Nevertheless, it was still a good ride if you are looking for a not-so-thrilling ride.
Note: There is a minimum height of 1m and a maximum weight limit of 453kg for the Ular Lah. Children between 1.0m and 1.21m must be accompanied by an adult.
8. Kraken Racers
Not one of my favourite rides here at Wild Wild Wet but Elaine was alright with this. What I like about this ride is that I get to “race” her. Also, the heads forward gave an extra thrill factor which I love! What I did not like was the water that comes at you when you reach the end of the slide. Maybe because my head was up (It was difficult to keep it down). Well, my nose definitely did not like it. You’ve been warned!
Note: There is a minimum height of 1.07m for the Kraken Racers.
9. Shiok River
If you are thinking of lazing on the floats and soaking in the sun, this is the perfect ride for you. The water flows in an anti-clockwise direction and takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Another COVID restriction is that each patron can only circle the river once. If you want to go again, you’ll have to re-enter from the entrance. Believe us, we’ve tried.
Note: Adults should accompany the children to these areas.
10. Tsunami
The Tsunami was a common sight in all waterparks. This was no different for Wild Wild Wet. Due to COVID restrictions, the Tsunami was also split into two. Patrons can enter in 30 min intervals. The lady that was guarding the entrance would give a queue number.
Tip: Be nice to the lady for she may remember you. In that case, you won’t have to hold on to the tickets (Or risk losing them!) while continuing on other rides.
Note: Adults should accompany the children to these areas.
11. Professor’s Playground
The Professor’s Playground is a large playground with countless slides for the kids to run around. I even saw a sign to give priority to the younger ones. Also, if you are taking a break from the rides, the water levels here are perfect to sit around and chill. Another reason, I noticed that the water temperature here is much cooler than anywhere else so it’s great for getting out of the sun!
Note: Maximum weight limit of 34kg per pax on the slides. Adults should accompany the children to these areas.
12. Kids Zones, Splash Play, Yippie
Kids Zones are suitable for the little ones who can’t go on the big kids’ rides. They look like miniature versions of the bigger rides, absolutely looking adorable. I did not get to try this but I see the smiles on the kids’ faces so I believe it is really fun for them! These are only available to children below 1.22m only.
Splash Play is a little Playground surrounded by water! Now, who doesn’t love that at all our playgrounds?
Yippie is just a small little area for the small kids.
Note: Adults should accompany the children to these areas.
So what do you think? After these reviews, do you dare to go up the Torpedo and the Free Fall? If I may give some advice, atWild Wild Wet, you should give all the rides a try. Don’t regret not going on any rides, especially the scarier ones like the Torpedo and Free Fall. They aren’t as bad as you think. Trust me.
13. Others
- Queues: We went on a Sunday and most of the rides were pretty empty. We did not have to queue that long for them. Perhaps expect a 5 to 10 minutes wait. Although, it may be longer since there are more people who can go to the waterpark now. A good 5 hours is more than enough to finish the park and even repeat some rides.
- Walking Around: If you’re like me, your feet gets easily bruised from the little rocks at the pavement and the heat from the ground, you can walk around in slippers as there are areas to keep the loose items at each rides. Tip: put your shoes near the exit of the rides so you won’t have to walk too far to get to them.
- Re-entries: Re-entries are allowed. Remember to get your re-entry stamp though!
- Food: There is the Ola Beach Club which you can get lunch or snacks. They don’t seem that overpriced but we did not get any as there were a lot of options outside the Waterpark. I did see some people who brought Macdonald’s in though. Not sure how they did it but I suppose you can sneak them in.
- Tickets: I got my tickets on Klook at $32. I paid $2 after redeeming $30 worth of Rediscover Vouchers. However I believe that I saw some promotions (including for students until 29 Oct) on the Wild Wild Wet Official Website.
- Rain Code: In case of wet weather which cause the rides closure for more than 90 minutes, Wild Wild Wet will revalidate tickets (Return visit voucher for Off-Peak Timeslots) for another visit to Wild Wild Wet within the next 60 days. So not to worry if you can’t enjoy yourself when it rains! Although, the rain code will not apply if the rides are only suspended after 5pm.
- Getting there: There are 3 ways of getting to Wild Wild Wet. Public Transport: Arrive at Pasir Ris MRT Station, EW1. At Pasir Ris Bus Interchange, take bus services 3, 5, 6, 12, 17, 21, 89, 354, 358 and alight at the first bus stop leaving from Pasir Ris Interchange. Free Shuttle Bus Service: Pickup from Pasir Ris MRT Exit A (Near 7-11) to Downtown East (where Wild Wild Wet is situated). The free shutter service is only available from Mon-Fri (excluding Public Holidays) between 11am to 10pm. By Taxi/ Car: Simply input the postal code or address (1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599). Parking is available at the Downtown East complex and you can walk to Wild Wild Wet.
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599
Park Operating Hours: 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday (Closed on Tuesdays).
And that’s all you need to know about Wild Wild Wet. I hope this guide has helped you in understanding more about the Number 1 Waterpark in Singapore! Have you been to Wild Wild Wet? Let me know in the comments what you think about it!
