Shark Reef @ Typhoon Lagoon

[CarolAnn]

I know what you mean Sally[msnsmile2] Our daughter has been doing this swim for years, I wear contact lenses, so haven't ever tried it to be honest[msneek] I am told the water is nice and chilled though[msnwink]

[Sally D]

The thing is I actually want to do it[msnscared].

Have tried twice but I just can't get the hang of the snorkells. Eldest daughter could do it but only did it once. She got out saying yuk I hated it, all those fish and things near me.

[ujpest doza]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
I know what you mean Sally[msnsmile2] Our daughter has been doing this swim for years, I wear contact lenses, so haven't ever tried it to be honest[msneek] I am told the water is nice and chilled though[msnwink]
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That is my problem also.
I usually wear my glasses for the water parks though, but obviously have to take them off for certain slides and the shark reef.

My eyesight isn't that bad in comparison to some people i work with (they say my prescription is almost 20:20, its not but compared to theres) but it still means i don't get the full experience as i can't see well enough.

The water is very cold (55F i believe) but you do get a wetsuit to protect your upper body from the cold. You are not allowed to swim either, you just have to sort of float across.

[AngelaB]

Thanks everyone....

We went to Discovery Cove last year, and never tried snorkelling before it was a fantastic experience and really enjoyed it.

Looking forward to the shark reef [msnsmile2]

[jbrinkworth]

I did this too the first time we went in 2003, I wore contact lenses then and had no problems at all. Since then however, I've had my eyes lasered so no problem at all now[msnsmile2]

Didn't do it in 2005 when we went because the queues were far too long and I decided I'd rather be laying in the sun than standing in a queue!

Going back in March this year though and will definately do it again as my 10 year old son is desperate to be able to go back to school and tell his mates he's swam with the sharks!

Julie B

[vanessag]

We were told not to kick our legs - I dont know if this is because it upsets the fish or makes them think your feet are food!! Didnt want to risk either!!