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Which waterpark?
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Uncle Remus
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From theming, concessions, adult beverage options and the rides themselves we prefer Blizzard Beach. We go to Blizzard Beach about 10 times a year and Typhoon Lagoon maybe once.
belledream
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Blizzard Beach probably suits your children's interests more. Lots of water slides, including Summit Plummit - definitely considered "thrill ride". I prefer Typhoon Lagoon to relax in the wave pool/lazy river.
Also, Blizzard Beach is a lot closer to Animal Kingdom - would save you time travelling as a bonus.
Also, Blizzard Beach is a lot closer to Animal Kingdom - would save you time travelling as a bonus.
jonesenon4
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im a typhoon lagoon guy.shark reef lazy river and enough thrill slides to keep you interested.to me much better atmosphere at the lagoon.
GenerationX
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Given the ages of your kids, it's a tough call. I'd normally recommend Typhoon Lagoon above Blizzard Beach, but BB has the Ski Patrol Training Camp for the 7-11 crowd. The big slides are better at BB, and the Chair Lift is cool. TL has a more varied mix of attractions, though. The wave pool is worth the price of admission in and of itself, the Crush 'n' Gusher water coasters are a lot of fun, and the Shark Reef is really cool.
Because of your kids' ages, I'd recommend BB for your family on this trip and save TL for next time. Both parks are phenomenal.
Because of your kids' ages, I'd recommend BB for your family on this trip and save TL for next time. Both parks are phenomenal.
DisneyPrincess5
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Yes, this. I always prefer TL over BB. Your kids may prefer BB but the wave pool really will wow them.
Me too...
mergatroid
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Like others have said, taking into account your childens ages then Blizzard Beach would probably be your best bet. One question to ask your kids is would they enjoy a pool with a wave machine? If they say yes then Typhoon Lagoon is the one to go for. Whilst we love them both, we do personally prefer TL.
BaconPancakes
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If you can only do one, TL is the way to go. I'm not a fan of BB at all. It's just a huge mass of hot concrete IMO.
Bairstow
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Normally I'd say Typhoon Lagoon. It's a far more beautiful park with more plants, better rockwork and decorations and lots of little trails and bridges to explore. It's just a nicer place to be at.
Blizzard Beach isn't bad but the overall experience is really lacking compared to Typhoon Lagoon. I'm not familiar with their offering for little children but if your kids are prioritizing the highest, fastest slides, Blizzard Beach has two of them. Don't be confused by how high Summit Plummet is either, Slush Gusher is the one that really pumps up your heart rate. Blizzard Beach also has the better tube rides of the parks, but I'd give Typhoon Lagoon the edge for everything else.
Big advice, though- no matter which park you go to, plan on being there before it opens and going to the highest slides immediately; otherwise you can plan on spending the better part of an hour for each one.
See, I'm not so sure that's a good idea.
First of all, Animal Kingdom closes early, usually no later than 8, and if you don't get there until 3 or 4 in the afternoon you're not going to have that much time to do things unless you scramble.
Moreover, going to a waterpark gets you tired, much more so than the theme parks, especially if you and your kids have been treading water in Typhoon Lagoon. You're going to be hot, sunburned, and waterlogged, and this might be a good evening to take it easy and just chill at the resort for the rest of the day.