Typhoon Lagoon
January 16th, 2009 by Alison | Filed under Disney World, Rides.
Want to swim with the sharks or ride the crest of a wave at Disney World? Plunge down Humunga Kowabunga water slide or just float your cares away around the park in Castaway Creek? Then Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is the place for you!
One of the most popular attractions in Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is the Surf Pool. And yes I do mean surf pool! This is no ordinary wave pool. Here you can ride a 6 foot wave – and even (for an extra charge) learn to surf.
Want to swim with sharks? Then head to the Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon. Of course the sharks are pretty small and completely safe, but it is a lot of fun. A Cast Member will hand you your own personal snorkel gear fro free and you can head off into the Shark Reef.
If it is water slides that you are looking for then Typhoon Lagoon has some great options too. Looking for the most challenging body slides? Then head straight on to Humunga Kowabunga. This is for those less fearless amongst us who want to plunge 50 feet at 30mph. Or perhaps you will chose one of the 3 Storm Slides – not as intense but certainly worth a go, or two, or three………
Get ready to board your 2 person raft on the Crush N Gusher. This one is a bit difficult to describe but many call it a water coaster. You will slip, slide and twist through over 400 feet of water slide.
If you are looking for something much more relaxing then grab and inner tube raft and glide along Castaway Creek. This circular lazy river circles the park and your journey will take around 30 minutes to complete a circuit. Hop on and off at the various points around the park.
Want some tips for visiting Typhoon Lagoon? It is a very popular Disney World park and it does get crowded. Arrive early – about 45 minutes before opening time if you can. Or arrive later in the afternoon. The crowds often begin to thin out mid afternoon. Bring sun screen with you – this is Florida and the sun can be very strong. And this is a Disney park where it is completely fine to bring your own food. Just leave the alcohol and glass containers at home, but you are welcome to bring a cooler with as much food as you like.
So should you choose Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach? Both are great Disney water parks but they do offer different things. Blizzard Beach has a bigger selection of water slides. But Typhoon Lagoon has the Surf Pool and the Shark Reef. Take a look at my Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon Guides to see which your family would enjoy most. You will find lots of great pictures, tips on the best Disney water park tickets,and how to make the most of your day whichever you choose.
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