Battle of the Waterparks

[Matthew Wilkinson]

Me and my family have had a debate ever since our first trips to Florida regarding the water parks. Some prefer typhoon others (including myself) prefer blizzard beach. Was wondering what everyone's stance was in the water park war and which people prefer and why? I generally feel that blizzard has slightly better rides and feel it is themed better. Let me know what you all think!

 

[LostPrincessKarleigh]

We did both parks on our last trip in October. The DBF and I agreed that TL was more our speed. BB has lots of slides but TL has the crush 'n gusher, shark reef, and the surf pool.

 

[Matthew Wilkinson]

We did both parks on our last trip in October. The DBF and I agreed that TL was more our speed. BB has lots of slides but TL has the crush 'n gusher, shark reef, and the surf pool.

The shark reef is brilliant although incredibly cold haha!

 

[LostPrincessKarleigh]

The shark reef is brilliant although incredibly cold haha!

Yes, it is! Also, I'm not a big fan of snorkeling. Our last trip, the DBF was all, "Wow! Look at them! They look so close! Isn't it magical?" And I was already on the other side of the reef, trying to stave off a panic attack. Hindsight, it's kinda funny...and the same thing happens before and after we get off Dinosaur!

 

[deanaandrich]

Rides are more intense at BB. TL has a slower feel about it (minus crush n gusher).

 

[gwhb75]

Our family loves BB. Didn't really care for TL. Kids are more risk takers (like me), so they like the bigger slides. My wife is not a big fan of big slides, but prefers the BB wave pool to the TL wave pool.

 

[unkadug]

I like the overall themeing of TL better....much more immersive to me.

 

[quirkle]

I voted BB for slides - especially the family tube ride. I do love theme of TL and crush gusher - they need to combine them and take the best from both and update the other with it - that would help with crowds.

 

[TubaGeek]

I vote for BB, but I'll readily admit that it's primarily based on nostalgia.

 

[Matthew Wilkinson]

Yes, it is! Also, I'm not a big fan of snorkeling. Our last trip, the DBF was all, "Wow! Look at them! They look so close! Isn't it magical?" And I was already on the other side of the reef, trying to stave off a panic attack. Hindsight, it's kinda funny...and the same thing happens before and after we get off Dinosaur!

I remember the first time I went on I simply just swam through as quickly as possible to get it over with, didn't even look at the fish haha!

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

The one with the least pee in the pool.

 

[Marc Gil]

I personally don't like water parks, due to the fact that a lot of people tend to urinate in the water, but I would like to visit the Disney Water Parks some time.

I can't believe that I've been a AP for so long and I still haven't been.

 

[Robin Of Loxley]

The sentimental traditionalist side of me will & forever say River Country, due to it's simplicity, yet being the true pioneer in the water park genre. *sigh* Memories.

But as for today, definitely TL for it's lush tropical feel.

 

[Robin Of Loxley]

I personally don't like water parks, due to the fact that a lot of people tend to urinate in the water

It is an unsettling thought for sure, but chlorine is your friend. And when you really stop & think about it, there are more germs on the very keyboard/touchpad you are using right now.

Come on in...the water's fine.

 

[Marc Gil]

It is an unsettling thought for sure, but chlorine is your friend. And when you really stop & think about it, there are more germs on the very keyboard you are touching right now.

Come on in...the water's fine.

Yeah I know the water is clean, but like you said, the thought of it is unsettling...

 

[LostPrincessKarleigh]

I remember the first time I went on I simply just swam through as quickly as possible to get it over with, didn't even look at the fish haha!

Yeah, that was pretty much me. I had my flip flops on my hands so I could paddle faster, too!

 

[Dog Ate Mouse]

First Both water parks are fun and very different in theming. BB makes me and the wife laugh due to the melting snowy theme and Christams Music going on. They have some really nice water rides and slides and I still feel Summit Plummit is the most intense of them all. Now the DWF & I love Typhoon lagoon. I spend hours in that wave pool and my wife looks at me like I am a little kid again. I also love the laid back tropical theme and love the Lazy man river and the Crush n Gusher. Love the swimming with the sharks and feel the park has a lot of really nice and fun slides. The Bottom line, you will have fun at both parks and I feel it just comes down to what you like and how intense you want to make it that day. The DWF and I most of the time choose TL and other times BB is a really nice change of pace. For us, the only part that matters the day we are in the water parks is that we are together,laughing, relaxing, getting a refillable Drink Mug and a nice lunch. The water slides and all the rest of the fun things to do is just icing on the cake. What a greatway to spend a hot day in Fla specially in WDW. To me the Waterparks are a must do as much as going to the other theme parks. The water parks has really become a big part of our WDW experience.

 

[chrisd68]

For me both parks are great but it has to be Typhoon Lagoon.

TL is the closest to a carribean beach holiday that I can imagine with its white sands, slow pace and shark reef it's a fantastic way to chill out after the hustle and bustle of the 4 main parks

 

[rct247]

I love the slides and themeing at Blizzard Beach, but I still voted Typhoon Lagoon because the wave pool and other unique attractions like Shark Reef and Crush n' Gusher.

 

[Mukta]

I prefer TL because the slides aren't as intense. I'm a water slide wuss.