Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station

Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station: attraction at Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World — live wait times, operating status, and planning data on MouseHub.

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Visitor sentiment

4.4· 22 Google ratings

The MouseHub take

Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station is a water play area in Storybook Circus, the far corner of Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. It opened in 2012 on the ground that once held Mickey's Toontown Fair. The theme comes from Casey Jr., the circus train in Dumbo, and the boxcars carry monkeys, elephants, and camels that shoot water at kids running past. Casey Jr. himself puffs cooling mist from the engine every few minutes. The ground is a textured splash pad with no standing water, so preschoolers can run flat out while parents watch from the edge. The stop earns its place during afternoon heat, when the line at Dumbo the Flying Elephant wraps the pavilion and nobody wants to stand in the sun. Parents of toddlers walk away happy, since there is no wait and no height rule to keep young kids out. Older kids who expect waterslides lose interest after a few minutes on the flat pad. Adults watching from the low benches sit in direct sun, because the young trees around Storybook Circus throw little shade. Families who packed spare clothes and sandals treat it as a welcome break, while those in wet sneakers regret the stop.

At a glance

Best for
Families with toddlers and young children who need to escape the midday heat and play without standing in a line.
Skip if
Guests without spare clothes or sandals who want to keep their theme park shoes and outfits dry for the rest of the day.
Ride type
Interactive outdoor water play area
Intensity
No motion, darkness, or height requirements, but sudden bursts from the jets soak guests without warning.

The good

  • No height rule keeps any kid out
    Infants, toddlers, and older siblings share the same splash pad, so families stay together instead of splitting across separate ride lines.
  • There is no line to stand in
    Kids walk straight onto the play zone the moment they reach Storybook Circus. That helps when the standby line for Dumbo the Flying Elephant stretches around the pavilion.
  • The train animals spray water at runners
    Monkeys, elephants, and camels mounted on the boxcars shoot streams at kids darting past, and Casey Jr. adds bursts of mist from the engine.
  • Roundhouse restrooms sit right next door
    A roundhouse-themed restroom building beside the splash pad holds large bathrooms and a family restroom, which makes changing kids into dry clothes quick.
  • The splash pad is soft underfoot
    The spongy surface is gentler on bare feet than the concrete walkways, which matters when kids spend the whole visit running.
  • Two Storybook Circus rides sit steps away
    The pad faces Dumbo the Flying Elephant and sits near The Barnstormer, so it doubles as a cooldown between the two.

The bad

  • Street clothes get soaked in seconds
    The jets and animal sprayers hit hard enough to drench a kid head to toe. Cotton shirts and sneakers stay wet for the rest of the afternoon unless you brought a change.
  • There is almost no shade for parents
    The trees around Storybook Circus are still young and block little sun. Adults on the perimeter benches sit in direct heat and glare while they watch.
  • The wet pad gets slippery
    Water pooling on the textured surface turns slick as kids sprint between fountains. Smooth-soled flip-flops and bare feet lose traction, and falls happen.
  • The benches have no backrests
    The low wood and concrete seats around the pad give parents nowhere to lean. After miles of walking, they are an uncomfortable place to rest.
  • The jets shut off in bad weather
    Disney turns the sprayers off during thunderstorms, lightning holds, and cold days. Arrive on a chilly or stormy afternoon and you may find the pad dry.

Veteran tips

  • Pack a swimsuit and a change of clothes
    Stash swim trunks or light clothes in your park bag before you reach Storybook Circus. Dry clothes afterward save kids from chafing in wet denim during evening touring.
  • Change kids in the roundhouse restrooms
    The roundhouse restroom building next to the pad has room and dry stalls. Use it to swap wet outfits before heading back into air-conditioned dark rides.
  • Put water sandals on kids first
    Strap kids into rubber water sandals or heel-strap shoes for grip and foot protection. Regular sneakers take days to dry in Florida humidity once they are soaked.
  • Come during the afternoon heat
    Stop by between 2 and 4 PM when Magic Kingdom is hottest. One parent can supervise the pad while the other holds a spot in line or checks Lightning Lane Multi Pass return times for nearby attractions.
  • Put on waterproof sunscreen beforehand
    Water strips regular sunblock and leaves wet skin exposed. Apply water-resistant sunscreen about ten minutes before play, since the pad has no shade canopy.
  • Look for the park opening years on the cars
    The numbers painted on the four train cars, 71, 82, 89, and 98, mark the opening years of Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.
  • Skip it on cool evenings
    Keep kids out of the jets after sunset or in winter, when temperatures drop. Soaked kids shiver in air-conditioned shops and while waiting for the nighttime fireworks.

MouseHub editorial, written from visitor reports and official Disney sources. Last reviewed .

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