Photo TR: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon

[SharkTumsSite Admin]

^Yeah the only bummer about the shark swim is that it is quite chilly water. I've only done it once, went for another visit a few years back, dipped my toe in and decided I'd just look at the aquarium!

Sorry, but I'm a warm water wuss!!!

[mcjacoBeer Man]

Shrinkage is fun!

[MeteornotesKeeper Of The Carnivorous Bees!]

^^Yeah, that part would bother me too. You should see the temperature that I keep my pool at my Outer Banks house set to!

I guess on a really hot summer day, it wouldn't be as bad. But this is something I'd almost HAVE to do. Sharks are awesome. And should eat more people.

dt

[GodwynI just swallowed a whole donkey!]

The main reason I went to TL in 2000 was just to swim with the sharks! I went first thing on a chilly morning, so there was hardly anyone there, and I just kept going around.

[darienlakerulesI'll drink donkey urine before I'll drink a Pepsi.]

You can swim with sharks?!? I really need to visit this place.

Though it would be a thousand times better if the sharks were in all the pools. And they were all a minimum of twenty feet long. And constantly hungry. I may have to suggest this idea to the park...

dt

Best idea I've ever read.. in this thread, lol

[TheRapidsNerdMullets never go out of style!]

Scott, thanks for another winner of a report and the most detail I've ever seen of Typhoon Lagoon. Knew it was fun, but didn't realize how good it really was.

Oh, and I was TOTALLY looking at the bridge. Totally. (can't even type this with a straight face).

Glad you all had a great time on your recent trip and hope to see you all next time you're in town.

[SwimaceWhat is this, Joisey?]

Blizzard Beach OWNS Typhoon Lagoon. Typhoon has the better wave pool and water coaster, that's it. Plus the Shark Reef is cool, but whatever. I still can't believe you went there instead of BB, you're so LAME!!!

Typhoon's family raft ride is terrible (I mean really, Blizzard's doesn't smash you into walls and it's like 5x the length of Typhoon's), their speed slides are pretty underwhelming, and their tube slides are so boring and rough!

As for the shade issue at Blizzard, the only place in the park where I think that's a problem is on Mt. Gushmore's Purple and Green slopes and in Ski Patrol. The upper beach area of Meltaway Bay has plenty of shade, the lazy river is super long with plenty of shade, and there's a ton of secluded shaded space behind Red Slope that most people never head back to. If you ever want a secluded spot in the park without paying for a Polar Patio or Premium Space, go to the back of the park past Runoff Rapids and there's a ton of space for people that rarely gets used.

haha, I'm sorry but I feel very strongly about the Typhoon vs Blizzard debate!

Honestly, I'm not sure how much these cost

The cost varies depending on the time of year, but I think during the summer they're $250 a day (at least that's what I think Blizzard's "Polar Patios" run). They pretty much always sell out early in the day during peak season.

[PriestofSyrinxMy uncle owns a country place that no one knows about]

Great TR! Typhoon Lagoon is my favorite water park tied of course with Blizzard beach!

The Shark Reef is one of my favorite attractions at TL!!

Oh and thumbs up for the Rush reference!

[froggypheebsWhat's with the donkeys anyway?]

Thanks for this in-depth report! I am considering doing a full blown Disney trip next year with the water parks included but I wasn't really sure what they entailed. All I really knew was the ski theming at BB and Summit Plummet. After this report, I am definitely doing the water parks add-on. Thanks again!

[BeemerBoyWDW Monorail Fanatic]

^ Awesome! Glad it helped!

But this is something I'd almost HAVE to do. Sharks are awesome. And should eat more people.

Yes.

Blizzard Beach OWNS Typhoon Lagoon. Typhoon has the better wave pool and water coaster, that's it. Plus the Shark Reef is cool, but whatever. I still can't believe you went there instead of BB, you're so AWESOME!!!

Fixed.

haha, I'm sorry but I feel very strongly about the Typhoon vs Blizzard debate!

It's okay.....fanboy.

Glad you all had a great time on your recent trip and hope to see you all next time you're in town.

Thanks, and definitely!

Oh and thumbs up for the Rush reference!

Hang on, was it I who made the Rush reference? If so, it was completely unintentional, as I'm definitely not much of a fan. Heck, I know they're Canadian. That's about the extent of it. I'm really curious now.


Okie dokie. Time to head down the homestretch....