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roger

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Posted - 26 Feb 2008 :  13:02:48 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I'm sorry, we didn't have the wide angle lens with us.

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Good stuff Roger

Although I would like to see a photo of you laying on a lounger with your arms falling off (the lounger not your body) so that we can be the judge of whether your too wide or not


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Posted - 26 Feb 2008 :  13:23:37 Show Profile Send steph_goodrum a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
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The dolphin slide had mixed reviews. The kids loved it. Not too fast, but in the dark most of the way, then about 2 seconds of light as you go through the transparent tube through the dolphin pool, and lucky if you happen to get a glimpse of a dolphin (as the flash of sunlight after the dark leaves you blind for about as long as it takes to go through the tranparent part).

The photo above is the under water view of the same dolphin pool with black and white dolphins. You can see the slide in the background - that's about as much as there is passing through the water, then you come to the end of the slide. I'll have to check with the kids, but from memory you land in a splash pool rather than deep water.



Roger
Out of interest did you pass that comment onto the guest services or anybody (I assume you may have been asked for opinions)? It's just that sort of scenario can trigger migraines, acting almost like a strobe light and possibly other complaints.

When my husband worked in the Dockyard and was working all day in the ships which were often quite dark, he started suffering from migraines and when he was tested was told that his pupils didnt react quickly enough to variations in light and when going from a dark to a light place do not contract as quickly as they should thereby allowing too much light onto the back of the eye and triggering a migraine. He had never had them before working there so we thought there may be a connection. He was told that when going from dark to light then he should always put sunglasses on first at least till they have adjusted. Flashing lights and main beam headlights in the car behind can all have the effect, the light only has to be extra strong for a couple of seconds. I'm sure he's not alone in this cause and the fact that you noticed that it took that long to adjust means it must be noticable and wondered if it was worth putting it in your feedback?

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ccarcher

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Posted - 26 Feb 2008 :  14:45:34 Show Profile Send ccarcher a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by roger
I'm sorry, we didn't have the wide angle lens with us.
quote:
Originally posted by ccarcher
Good stuff Roger

Although I would like to see a photo of you laying on a lounger with your arms falling off (the lounger not your body) so that we can be the judge of whether your too wide or not



Svelte looking Roger comes clean at last
quote:
Originally posted by steph_goodrum
quote:
Originally posted by roger
The dolphin slide had mixed reviews. The kids loved it. Not too fast, but in the dark most of the way, then about 2 seconds of light as you go through the transparent tube through the dolphin pool, and lucky if you happen to get a glimpse of a dolphin (as the flash of sunlight after the dark leaves you blind for about as long as it takes to go through the tranparent part).

The photo above is the under water view of the same dolphin pool with black and white dolphins. You can see the slide in the background - that's about as much as there is passing through the water, then you come to the end of the slide. I'll have to check with the kids, but from memory you land in a splash pool rather than deep water.
Roger
Out of interest did you pass that comment onto the guest services or anybody (I assume you may have been asked for opinions)? It's just that sort of scenario can trigger migraines, acting almost like a strobe light and possibly other complaints.

When my husband worked in the Dockyard and was working all day in the ships which were often quite dark, he started suffering from migraines and when he was tested was told that his pupils didnt react quickly enough to variations in light and when going from a dark to a light place do not contract as quickly as they should thereby allowing too much light onto the back of the eye and triggering a migraine. He had never had them before working there so we thought there may be a connection. He was told that when going from dark to light then he should always put sunglasses on first at least till they have adjusted. Flashing lights and main beam headlights in the car behind can all have the effect, the light only has to be extra strong for a couple of seconds. I'm sure he's not alone in this cause and the fact that you noticed that it took that long to adjust means it must be noticable and wondered if it was worth putting it in your feedback?
Not quite on the same topic but regarding the view from the dolphin tubes

I read a separate review of the same day which suggested if you ride the dolphin tubes later in the afternoon, when the temperatures of the water have had a chance to rise then you get a much better / clearer view through the tube

Eespecially if you are able to slow yourself down in some way when passing through the tube

Probably easier said than done when it all happens in the blink of an eye

Erica1

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Posted - 26 Feb 2008 :  15:23:25 Show Profile Send Erica1 a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Really good review ,it did not look too busy!! will be refreshing to be able to get a lounger, very difficult at Typhoon look forward to trying it out in April also the pictures are brilliant

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SteveandJan

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Posted - 26 Feb 2008 :  15:36:09 Show Profile Send SteveandJan a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Thanks Roger, it looks great

SandJ
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JoshParry08

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Posted - 27 Feb 2008 :  00:40:21 Show Profile Send JoshParry08 a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
To reply to those wondering, on the dolphin slide you land in a poolabout 1 and a half meters deep =] Hope it helps

Edited by - JoshParry08 on 27 Feb 2008 01:46:42

brendawilliams

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Posted - 27 Feb 2008 :  00:44:33 Show Profile Send brendawilliams a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Great photos Roger, can't wait to go when we are next in Florida

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munster redarmy

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Posted - 27 Feb 2008 :  16:26:56 Show Profile Send munster redarmy a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
nice one roger looks like ye had a great day cant wait to be there

hi roger could you tell me what parking like

roger

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Posted - 27 Feb 2008 :  18:17:49 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Parking is close to the park, so easy, although not free (Disney watre parks have free parking).

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hi roger could you tell me what parking like


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sturgess

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Posted - 27 Feb 2008 :  20:47:28 Show Profile Send sturgess a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Photos look great, certainly makes us want to go again very soon, can you cross over from Seaworld?

Is it true that Wet & Wild said they would close as a result of aquatica opening?

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munster redarmy

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Posted - 28 Feb 2008 :  14:16:25 Show Profile Send munster redarmy a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
hey there is the parking around good and love the reports really looking forward to going

sorry roger didnt realise the first to replies went in my bad computer on a go slow

orlandodaze

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Posted - 29 Feb 2008 :  00:26:15 Show Profile Send orlandodaze a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
It looks a must for our next trip ,I hope we can beat the Easter crowds , thanks for the info .

Olive

Nikki D

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Posted - 01 Mar 2008 :  07:39:36 Show Profile Send Nikki D a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Your reports are fab. Will be paying a visit next year. Seems like such a long time away as going to Mexico this May.

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thornton

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Posted - 01 Mar 2008 :  20:49:12 Show Profile Send thornton a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
A definite on our next visit in April.

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cookmml

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Posted - 09 Mar 2008 :  14:07:59 Show Profile Send cookmml a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Thanks a lot for this. We are going to Discovery cove in April and purchased the tickets which give us unlimited visits to Aquatica, Busch gardens and Seaworld so we will definitely be going to Aquatica at least a couple of times!


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cmcruck

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Posted - 10 Mar 2008 :  14:55:31 Show Profile Send cmcruck a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Hi Roger

Thanks for the reviews and photos, we go in 3 weeks so Aquatica here we come!

Thanks again.

Cindy

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Lakeside

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Posted - 17 Mar 2008 :  22:51:50 Show Profile Send Lakeside a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Thank you Parry Family. - Great reviews well done!
We were disapointed that it was not open when we were there but it will be on our list for next time. Hope to see you all again then
The Lakes

angie28

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Posted - 25 Mar 2008 :  21:33:12 Show Profile Send angie28 a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
hi gr8 pics of aquatica please could you tell me do you pay for hire of the loungers at all water parks or is it within admission price cheers

blott

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Posted - 25 Mar 2008 :  22:20:52 Show Profile Reply with Quote
As far as I'm aware, you don't pay for loungers anywhere in the Orlando area - it's very unlike the UK!

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angie28

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Posted - 26 Mar 2008 :  20:55:06 Show Profile Send angie28 a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
thanks for info that puts my mind at rests
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