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I am not really a fan of water parks in general. I am not a particularly strong swimmer and I have to wear glasses as I am very short-sighted so all in all they are not places that I go out of my way to visit. However the Disney water parks are in a different league altogether and I visit them quite happily.
I do not know how much a days entry is as we always buy a Disney Pass for our holiday that covers entry. However the car-parking is free which is unusual on a Disney Property.
Typhoon Lagoon is probably my favourite of the two Disney parks. The park is built with the theme that a huge storm happened which impaled a fishing boat on top of a mountain and the resulting tides and rapids have continued. The setting is like a tropical island. There are lots of palm trees set around sandy beaches with tropical music drifting around.
Arriving as the park opens gives you a good choice of sun beds. The beds are actually quite close together and it can be a bit tricky getting between them.
Towels can be rented cheaply and it is a good option as it saves you having to launder all the sand out when you get back home. Large and small lockers are available to rent which are quite a good idea as you don’t want to leave money or expensive cameras on your sun beds whilst enjoying the attractions. Waterproof boxes that can be worn around the neck can be bought in the shop and are useful for keys etc., we bought one the first year we visited and it has been invaluable on all sorts of holidays since as it is big enough for keys, change and a credit card.
The park has a couple of family style raft rides; these are my favourites as they do not plunge you under water at the end. The best one is Keelhaul falls which has lots of twists and turns and is quite fast. The problem with these rides is the long walk up to the top of the hill in the hot Florida sunshine.
For fans of downhill slides then Humunga Kowabunga is a must. The height of 5 stories gives an exhilarating plunge (so I have been told by my children!) in a matter of seconds. A one piece swimming costume is recommended for ladies as bikinis do not stand up well to the flumes!
The Shark reef is a little cooler than the main pool, you don snorkels and goggles(provided) and you can swim across the pool with small sharks around you. If you don’t fancy swimming then there is an underwater viewing area. The life guards here are particularly observant if anyone is having difficulty with the swim as the water is very deep.
Ketchakiddee Creek is the area for youngsters. There are some brilliant little slides and a pool for children that will keep them happy for hours.
Castaway Creek is a ring ride that circles the park. The tubes (singles and doubles) can get a bit congested on busy days but it is quite a relaxing experience travelling along and through caves. There are entry ports all around the park. Some people manage to hop on and off the tubes in a very elegant manner, I wish I could perfect that technique as I always seem to end up looking as if I am about to drown!
There are several other slides and flumes but they are all located around the huge surf pool. The tides are a lot stronger than you might expect so hang on to little ones. The water is lovely and warm and it goes from very deep to very shallow so everyone should be happy.
There are refreshment shacks dotted around and there is a gift shop where you can also buy anything you may have forgotten like sun lotion or goggles. There are lots of lifeguards on duty and they seem very good. I have seen them immediately shut slides when someone seems to have a problem or when they have lost glases or keys. As with all water parks there is a huge risk of sunburn so slap on lots of waterproof lotion, we have seen many bad cases of sun burn when we have been there. A pair of swimming shoes is not a bad idea either as the paths are really rough and walking around can hurt your feet.
My family can spend hours playing here and I am quite happy to lie amongst the palm trees, reading a book and relaxing after all the hectic theme-park days so it really suits us all.
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Advantages: A nice variety of activities, jolly atmosphere, perfect for families, good transport (from disney resort hotels in particular), accomadates all ages! Disadvantages: Must mind your feet in the surf pool on the rough flooring, fast food, quite expensive but average for the area, queue times
paganini1782 05.11.2006 (05.11.2006)
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Advantages: A nice variety of activities, jolly atmosphere, perfect for families, good transport (from disney resort hotels in particular), accomadates all ages! Disadvantages: Must mind your feet in the surf pool on the rough flooring, fast food, quite expensive but average for the area, queue times
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