Do the lifeguards get you off the pool for 15 min every hour or so? Just experience this recently, not waisting my time if this is the case. Can anyone tell me about their experience

Also a safety issue in case someone is is or having trouble.

Wasting money is a subjective issue. Breaks offer time for chemicals to regain proper pH levels in pool water, and for patrons to reapply sunscreen. If money is a concern, then buying a season pass is an intelligent choice over the daily rate.