Have you made the decision to add a water park to your Disney vacation but find yourself unable to choose between Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon?<\/p>\n
Our family faced that exciting, yet difficult decision on our last Disney vacation.\u00a0 After five trips in as many years, we decided to splurge on a water park for our sixth trip.\u00a0 Because one of our sons was listed in a room with his grandparents, who have no interest in a day filled with wave pools and water slides, adding \u201cWater Parks Fun and More\u201d to our package was not an option.\u00a0 Instead, we set aside one day on our agenda, and after carefully reviewing and analyzing both parks, eventually decided upon Blizzard Beach.<\/p>\n
Admittedly, I have never been to Typhoon Lagoon and can only share what I learned through research, including discussions with friends and analyzing the water parks map.\u00a0 I have personal experience with Blizzard Beach after\u00a0our day there in 2008.<\/p>\n
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Both water parks have several similarities.\u00a0 The usual amenities, such as towel and locker rentals, a first aid station, a gift shop, snack stands, and quick service restaurants, are included at both.\u00a0 The two parks each contain a \u201clazy river\u201d that encircles the property, a wave pool, a kiddy area, family rafts, and multiple water slides.\u00a0 The price of admission, as well as park hours (10am-5pm) are the same, although at times during the year, mainly in the cooler months, only one may be open.<\/p>\n
Differences exist as well, including each park\u2019s unique theme.\u00a0 Typhoon Lagoon claims to be a refreshing oasis formed after a terrible tropical storm.\u00a0 A wrecked boat serves as its focal point.\u00a0 Other nautical props indicate its tempestuous history.\u00a0 Several unique features stand out about this park.\u00a0 The \u201cSurf Pool\u201d makes six foot waves rather than merely bobbing waves. A water coaster called Crush \u2018n\u2019 Gusher is unlike any other water slide in Disney World.\u00a0 Perhaps most distinct is Shark Reef, a saltwater pool where guests don a snorkel and face mask to swim with sharks!<\/p>\n
A ski resort unlike any other, Blizzard Beach is the result of an unlikely Florida snowstorm.\u00a0 A chair lift takes visitors to the highest water slide in the World (Disney World that is).\u00a0 Summit Plummet, boasting a 120 foot fall, provides the identifying icon for this park.\u00a0 Its neighbor, Slush Gusher, is a close second not only in height, but also in fright!\u00a0 Both attractions only allow riders measuring 48 inches or taller.\u00a0 Another highlight of Blizzard Beach, the Ski Patrol Training Camp designed specifically for the pre-teen crowd, includes a zip line, a walk across the pool on \u201cicebergs\u201d, and several small water slides.<\/p>\n
Teamboat Springs, a family raft that holds five people, drew our family to Blizzard Beach.\u00a0 Most of Disney World seems to be designed for families of four.\u00a0 Typhoon Lagoon\u2019s Gangplank Falls, which claims to be a family raft, seats only four guests.\u00a0 As parents to three children, my husband and I were excited to find a water park attraction that we could all enjoy together at the same time.\u00a0 It proved to be our favorite attraction!<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Blizzard Beach with its intense water slides appealed more to our three thrill-seeking sons.\u00a0 Friends who have visited Typhoon Lagoon claim its milder slopes make the park attractive to younger or more timid visitors.<\/p>\n
Disney World gives guests seeking a water-filled adventure two wonderful options.\u00a0 When faced with the decision of which to choose, our\u00a0 family settled upon Blizzard Beach.\u00a0 However, when we return later this year, Typhoon Lagoon is on our agenda.\u00a0 We eagerly anticipate the joy and excitement we will undoubtedly also find at this water park!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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