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weemac
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Status: offline |  Posted - 10 Apr 2005 : 15:55:26  
| Hoping to go to our first water park this June and just wondering if anyone can help with the choice between Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon? We have a 6 year old who can just swim with armbands and older daughter who is quite happy in the water so need somewhere that all the family would be happy with.
Also what are the eating places like in the water parks? Is there plenty shady places to sit out of the sun as the kids are both fair skinned and i dont want them burnt with having to sit in the sun all day?
Do you have to wear shoes/flip-flops around the park or is it ok to have bare feet and can you wear footwear in the water?
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E. Cosgrove
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Apr 2005 : 16:24:36
| It's personal choice really. For me it would be Blizzard Lagoon, or would that be Typhoon BeachI love them both.
Personally I think Typhoon Lagoon offers a tad more in the way of shade especially when walking between the rides, although there are plenty of shady spots at Blizzard beach as well.
The floor does get very hot especially Blizzard Beach, although they spray the paths to keep them cool. Flip flops are a good idea for walking around although you may be asked to remove them and hang on to them on the slides. I have seen people walking round in those little rubber shoes which they seem to be able to wear on the slides also.
Whatever you choose have a great time! |
Liz
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nicklangdon
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Apr 2005 : 18:06:42
| | We love typhoon lagoon the best,the kids love the waves.The pool at Blizzard beach has a rough texture to it which i don't like but that park has some great slides.They're both very different so i suppose it depends on what you like to do.You definately need something on you're feet as the floor is like walking on hot coals! | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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walden64
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Apr 2005 : 18:36:56
| My choice would be Typhoon Lagoon - we always used to get there for opening time and get seats in the kids area which gave us plently of shade for the middle of the day. Matthew could then go and play in the kids area while the girls went off to the other rides.
The kids all wear either flip flops or the water shoes that you can buy in most places e.g.Walmart as the floors get very hot.
Michelle |
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trevlad
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Apr 2005 : 18:45:35
| typhoon lagoon - swim with sharks chill on the lazy river get drowned by the big waves ride the new gusher bone shake down the ring ride pull your bikini/pants from your but/t after flying down the fast ride then sit on it listen to beach boys and eat ice cream - dreamy. oh and blizzard beach is brilliant too.
dont forget your cheap soda refill ticket instead of buying a mug every day! |
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weemac
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Status: offline | Posted - 11 Apr 2005 : 18:55:37
| Thanks for all the great advice - i think it looks like Typhoon Lagoon this time - we will just have to come back another year to go to Blizzard Beach (oh what a shame!!).
Does anyone know how much it is to get in to Typhoon Lagoon? Do you need to get there early to get a good spot and what time does it open? | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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E. Cosgrove
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ALR
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Status: offline | Posted - 12 Jan 2006 : 18:16:19
| | We did both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, but we returned to Typhoon Lagoon as the kids (and adults) preferred it. Having said that we'll probably end up going to both again. | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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Maz
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Status: offline | Posted - 14 Jan 2006 : 14:38:26
| Typhoon Lagoon for me - although I will go on every ride at disney, universal etc I am a scaredy cat when it comes to water slides etc - but the wave pool at typhoon is great.
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mizzy
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Status: offline | Posted - 14 Jan 2006 : 14:51:50
| my children are very fair skinned too and a quick tip is to check out www.lioninthesun.com as they have a fantastic trendy range of sun protection swim/surf wear which will protect up to factor 50+
they should also help with the bumps and scapes off the slides too
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ALR
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Status: offline | Posted - 14 Jan 2006 : 17:15:53
| | That's very useful information Mizzy! My children have sunblock on prescription and I've been looking around for more suitable hats to protect us all from the rays. | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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mizzy
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Status: offline | Posted - 14 Jan 2006 : 20:29:43
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Originally posted by ALR
That's very useful information Mizzy! My children have sunblock on prescription and I've been looking around for more suitable hats to protect us all from the rays.
if i where you i'd go for a UV suit that goes down to the knees and just past the elbows my son has a blue one with a celtic design and he looks cool in it, they wash great and still keep the spf
well worth the money
quick tip buy the next size up or speak to them on the phone they are great with advice on sizing etc
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Homer
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Status: offline | Posted - 14 Jan 2006 : 21:39:16
| I would plump for Typhoon every time, a bit better on the shade front and the kids love the wave pool
Wet and Wild I avaoid like the plague been twice robbed twice !!!!
Pair of trsiners went walkies the first time and second time our cooler bag
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ALR
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Macka
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 Jan 2006 : 09:16:03
| Both, do both!!
Typhoon Lagoon's my favourite though. BB is very bright. sounds stupid but it is with all that snow.
We went to TL first so it's kind of an old friend. I love the boat stuck on the mountain..
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