Is there still a Foam Party on Saturdays? On our last trip we wore goggles as I had read about eye irritation. Is this still an issue?
Thanks!
neatfeet wrote:Is there still a Foam Party on Saturdays? On our last trip we wore goggles as I had read about eye irritation. Is this still an issue?
Thanks!
Explorer79 wrote:I'd like to see them do something more often - doesn't have to be a foam party, in fact the best part about the foam party has nothing to do with the foam but rather that is when the staff does more to get the crowd going, then they take it from there, always seems to carry over to the hot tub session too. The interactions are different, the music is different etc... To me this is really what it should be like every day, foam on one day, something else on another etc... Even if done every other day it would liven things up some.That's what is missing on those days where the pool activity is more on the serene side of things. I feel like the crowd is usually ready, they just need a little nudge to get going. Of course they do some things during they day but none of them hit the mark with as many people at once as with the foam party, and in the end that is the key - the more people that are involved, the more fun there is to be had by all.
The last few trips we have done the foam party at both RM and Pearl. The foam party itself and activity afterwards were very similar, we'll be doing the same in October.
One thing I did notice is that pool volleyball is set up better at Pearl. I play sometimes, and it's fun, but I wouldn't miss it if it was gone (heresy to some, I realize).,The main problem with it at RM is that since it takes up the bulk of the pool it essentially renders it useless for anything else. I realize there is still physical room in there, but if half the people get out it doesn't much matter. It's a mood killer for me, many times have been in a good conversation with a group, then pool volleyball starts, someone gets splashed everyone scatters and only the people left really using the pool are the ones playing volleyball. It just gives people a reason to get out and it's better if people stay. At Pearl this doesn't seem to be the case, both can coexist without interfering with the other.
Also, it's too early for the hot tub so it creates a dead period. With the foam party this doesn't happen. It starts with the foam and keeps on going straight into the early evening. Basically even though the foam party itself is an hour the effect lasts about 4. These are why the foam party days are my favorite. Maybe they should do the volleyball at like 12-1 and let it serve as the ice breaker instead of the party stopper.
Explorer79 wrote:I'd like to see them do something more often - doesn't have to be a foam party, in fact the best part about the foam party has nothing to do with the foam but rather that is when the staff does more to get the crowd going, then they take it from there, always seems to carry over to the hot tub session too. The interactions are different, the music is different etc... To me this is really what it should be like every day, foam on one day, something else on another etc... Even if done every other day it would liven things up some.That's what is missing on those days where the pool activity is more on the serene side of things. I feel like the crowd is usually ready, they just need a little nudge to get going. Of course they do some things during they day but none of them hit the mark with as many people at once as with the foam party, and in the end that is the key - the more people that are involved, the more fun there is to be had by all.
The last few trips we have done the foam party at both RM and Pearl. The foam party itself and activity afterwards were very similar, we'll be doing the same in October.
One thing I did notice is that pool volleyball is set up better at Pearl. I play sometimes, and it's fun, but I wouldn't miss it if it was gone (heresy to some, I realize).,The main problem with it at RM is that since it takes up the bulk of the pool it essentially renders it useless for anything else. I realize there is still physical room in there, but if half the people get out it doesn't much matter. It's a mood killer for me, many times have been in a good conversation with a group, then pool volleyball starts, someone gets splashed everyone scatters and only the people left really using the pool are the ones playing volleyball. It just gives people a reason to get out and it's better if people stay. At Pearl this doesn't seem to be the case, both can coexist without interfering with the other.
Also, it's too early for the hot tub so it creates a dead period. With the foam party this doesn't happen. It starts with the foam and keeps on going straight into the early evening. Basically even though the foam party itself is an hour the effect lasts about 4. These are why the foam party days are my favorite. Maybe they should do the volleyball at like 12-1 and let it serve as the ice breaker instead of the party stopper.
arcouple wrote:Completely agree. I guess some may feel that it provides too much of a 'party atmosphere', but every other day would be the best of both worlds. We like the different and louder music too. Definitely gets everybody more involved!
arcouple wrote:I wish they'd have the foam party every other day or so... Once a week isn't enough. I know it's extra work for the staff...but without sounding like a dick...who cares? Seems that it's the most popular activity.
Explorer79 wrote:I'd like to see them do something more often - doesn't have to be a foam party, in fact the best part about the foam party has nothing to do with the foam but rather that is when the staff does more to get the crowd going, then they take it from there, always seems to carry over to the hot tub session too. The interactions are different, the music is different etc... To me this is really what it should be like every day, foam on one day, something else on another etc... Even if done every other day it would liven things up some.That's what is missing on those days where the pool activity is more on the serene side of things. I feel like the crowd is usually ready, they just need a little nudge to get going. Of course they do some things during they day but none of them hit the mark with as many people at once as with the foam party, and in the end that is the key - the more people that are involved, the more fun there is to be had by all.
The last few trips we have done the foam party at both RM and Pearl. The foam party itself and activity afterwards were very similar, we'll be doing the same in October.
One thing I did notice is that pool volleyball is set up better at Pearl. I play sometimes, and it's fun, but I wouldn't miss it if it was gone (heresy to some, I realize).,The main problem with it at RM is that since it takes up the bulk of the pool it essentially renders it useless for anything else. I realize there is still physical room in there, but if half the people get out it doesn't much matter. It's a mood killer for me, many times have been in a good conversation with a group, then pool volleyball starts, someone gets splashed everyone scatters and only the people left really using the pool are the ones playing volleyball. It just gives people a reason to get out and it's better if people stay. At Pearl this doesn't seem to be the case, both can coexist without interfering with the other.
Also, it's too early for the hot tub so it creates a dead period. With the foam party this doesn't happen. It starts with the foam and keeps on going straight into the early evening. Basically even though the foam party itself is an hour the effect lasts about 4. These are why the foam party days are my favorite. Maybe they should do the volleyball at like 12-1 and let it serve as the ice breaker instead of the party stopper.
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