Reviews of Shining Waters Family Fun Park (Travel Agency)

Zowan

This was a great day for our 7.5, 5, and 2.5 year olds. Our 2.5 year old was over 36" so we ended up having to pay for him but it was totally worth it because he got to do so much more. We had purchased our tickets online and just added his on after he was measured. I would recommend doing the same if you aren't sure about whether they are under 36" (free) or above 36". If you purchase a ticket and they end up being below 36" I'm not sure that you would get a refund. The little kid area (under 10 I would say, and only if there's a little sibling) was great! Also, the rides my 2.5 year old couldn't go on were always right near rides or activities that he could do, which was convenient and helpful! Cons: Lunch took FOREVER (hot dog, fries, nuggets) - over 30 min - even though it isn't a sit-down restaurant. Our two older kids could have gone on the bigger waterslides but there was a line just to get a tube, let alone for the slide itself.

Jill Catherinee

Even with covid-19 this place was still a blast. The lines are a little shorter. You need masks for the rides. But you can bring food in. There are in and out privileges. And the pool is very refreshing. FYI: of you're swimming you can't have a swim mask, only goggles.

J Cline

The park is good for little kids or big kids on the water slides. They need more rides and a good cleaning on some of the older attractions (they are getting very run down). One of their newest rides only worked once of the 5 days we were there. It is only worth going if part of the ride and slide package.

Chris Nicholson

Lots of fun for the family. Would give 5 stars, but some parts of the park are in serious need of maintenance. It was the same when we were there 2 years ago pre-covid. They have had a year with fewer visitors and could have taken the time to replace rotten deck boards and to make sure all nails are hammered in. Some of the issues should make them fail a basic safety inspection.

Melissa Lockey-Chatham

Great place to take young children, but has things for the whole family to enjoy including waterslides. Recommend buying tickets online for a discount!

freedom konnect

A great park, definitely worth the entrance fee. My 6 and 8 year old kids had a blast. The weather was a big factor too, hot and sunny.

Mike Allen

4 water slides (2 slides with tubes) splash pad and pool. A lot of time is needed to get tube and then again to stay in the line with the tube to slide. Children should be very patient. Other facilities are included to the price: rides, little pet zoo, little trail. Big territory, more can be added to the park.

Scott Mabee

Good to cool down, but don't expect to stay or pay for all day. Best suited for young chidren. Liked that they had a large covered kennel in a shaded area for dogs. Bring a cooler on wheels, snacks, stroller, lots of water. Restaurant wasn't great; expensive and the smallest amont of fries I have seen anywhere. Good hot dogs and chicken strips.

Laurel Saucier

A lot of fun for the family, I was so impressed to see favourite features of the former rainbow valley had been retained for the new park!

Stacy Peters

Great fun! Good covid measures in place as well. Spend the whole day to get your money's worth.

Bee E

Well everything is new with covid, and weird but that's our new way of living. There isn't much things for kids 4 and under, and the only thing they can't really do unassisted is the splash pad and the water is freezing! The younger workers I found were mute. They didn't speak to us AT ALL, getting lifejackets for pedal boats and stuff and even with the kids saying "thank you" after we'd get not a single response. Now there's an older guy who runs the merry go round and that man is the sweetest person at the park- he interacts with the kids, talks and makes you feel welcomed.

Sheri Levesque

This place is awesome and very family friendly!! We had a great time and my kids ended up tired, but very happy. They want to go back every year when we visit PEI again. The only criticism I would have is that the place was extremely crowded and the lines to go in the main attractions or into their big swimming pool were just too long or the pool was extremely crowded. But staff was friendly, and the park's layout was great. Pretty cool place. We liked it very much

Corrie MacAdams

Rides and the waterpark are fun. Some other sections of the park such as the "Great Adventure" attraction have fallen into disrepair and are in dire need of maintenance. Worst part about the park has to be the mixing of water slides and a petting zoo. Animals carry parasites, and children don't wash their hands, which leads to an unfortunate few contracting said parasites after the children go from the petting zoo to the water slides. Was bedridden for a week. Until the petting zoo is removed... would return for the rides, not for the slides.

John Kerstens

Some rides and slides not running, despite them running last year when we went so not sure what the reasoning is there. But besides that there is still plenty to do, it kept us and our 3 year old daughter going for 3 hours straight! She had a blast.

Ruth Nicholson

Fun time. But will be our last visit. Time for MFG to add some new slides and attractions. Place has loads of potential but management is not seizing it.

Greg Drummond

Great! Line ups for the slides weren't long! Was a great day.

Trevor Savory

Don't listen to all the naysayers in these reviews. This place is great. Yes some rides are closed, we are in the middle of a pandemic, if they even do have replacements on order they would be backed up. This was well worth the money. Kids present for the day with our group were 13, 12, 7, and 5. The 13 and 12 year old kept busy and happy for 5 hours, the younger ones open to close. The staff were so friendly and POLITE. The park grounds are kept really clean, as I saw staff walking from ride to ride changing posts they were picking up any trash they saw. We will be back for sure.

M. Ryan

Good variety of attractions for the size. Good multiple site pass options for those staying in the area for several days with a family.

AJ GP

What an absolute blast! Incredible experience for my first trip there! Will be back, 100% and highly recommended ???? ????

C MACE

Was a great time for the money it cost. We had are our grandkids there and had a great time

Trevor McCormick

Staff and people are awesome. My rating isn't about the people who works there at all. Everyone was smiling and helpfull. But for the price and the park itself, I do not recommend. There was only 4 slides for water attraction?and yes a rollercoaster and some rides but for a water park, it wasn't much of one. We were there 4 hours and had the chance to go on a double tube slide 3 times( which are 2 of the 4 slides). The the cost is similar to magic mountain which has a wave pool , lazy rivers and more than 7 slides I think. But nonetheless, we spend the remaining of the day at the pool at our motel after 4 hours at shinning water because the girls wanted to leave. The walk from the parking to the water park is so long , it makes you wonder why all that property is wasted with dirty ponds? They have the place to build more slides and water attraction and be a potential real water park?!. We will go again to PEI for sure, we did still have a great time:). Enjoy your vacation all!

Scorpion Venom

Was there Aug 7th 2021, was very impressed with the staff, young people taking safety seriously! Safety checks done everytime before starting the rides...on a hot day, they didn't slack! Life guards ensuring children are safe around the water. Well done!

Kristina Shirai

Fun place for young kids. There is a shallow splash-pad kind of place for little kids where the depth is 12" or less. The lineups for slides are long, but the slides are super fun when you get to them. I would pack a lunch next time unless you like $8 hotdogs and Beavertails. We spent 6 hours there and got our money's worth for sure. Lots to see and do.

Phillip Davis

Great place for young kids, not too many rides or slides, but fun. The swamp shack needs repairs. Only got pics of the rides, forgot the slides.

Andrea Armstrong

Had such a fun time here! Excellent value for your money and plenty to keep kids (and adults) of all ages busy and happy! Pro tip - arrive before noon to avoid line ups for the water attractions!

Cheryl Higgins

We had a great time!

Clare Boone

We got here early and spent the lion's share of the day here, split between exploring the park and rides/attractions and the water park. We loved the body slides and tube slides - highly recommended

Meghan MacEachern Allen

A great little attraction lots to do for all ages. The tandem tube waterslide is the best way to go. There is a beavertails cafe on site and a coffee shop as well as a shaved ice cafe and a candy store near the entrance.

Amy Cheverie

Expensive, but what isn't today. It's a great family park, tons of stuff to do. If you go for the day pack food because they really don't have many options in place for take away. Kids had a blast, we had a blast with our kids! Grwat memories!