The Florida heat finally got the best of us this year and we ended up spending some time visiting one of Disney's water parks, Typhoon Lagoon. We have been here before, but it was many years ago and very little of it looked familiar. Not to worry. While this place was full of fun things to do, there was not a Fastpass in sight. Of course, there were occasional lines for some of the more popular water rides: the downhill tubing rides and the exciting plunge down Storm Slides and Humunga Kowabunga, but for the most part, a day here—or in our case, a couple of hours—at this water park was a refreshing and relaxing experience.
There are several "rides" at Typhoon Lagoon. They're all around the periphery of the gigantic Surf Pool. The level of excitement you can expect from these rides ranges from a lazy float along a slow meandering river in an inner tube to a full-on plunge down the side of a mountain in a dark tube of water. Several of the tubing rides are moderately exciting, and still suitable for families.
The Surf Pool releases a wave of water every so often that quickly makes its way across the deepest part of the pool and packs a wallop. If you're in water more than knee-deep, you can expect a minor thrashing from the wave as it pounds by. In the shallower areas of the pool, the wave is barely noticed.
You can totally get a surfing lesson here at Typhoon Lagoon, dude. The lessons are conducted either after the park closes, or before it opens, depending on circumstances. Classes are limited to 25 people, so you'll have the park mostly to yourself, and 24 other people who think they have the park to themselves. You can learn more about surfing Typhoon Lagoon here.
So far, of the two water parks on Disney property, we've only made it to Typhoon Lagoon in recent years. We found the experience to be positive and relaxing. It has an element of excitement with the more ambitious rides as well as the lazy lap around the park in Castaway Creek. We'll no doubt continue to include water parks in our future annual passes.
Here's a quick video showing some of what we found at Typhoon Lagoon. We think visiting this park has a lot to offer, whether it's a family outing or a kid's party. Take a look and see if you agree. Video and Stills by Donald and Bonnie Fink.
Typhoon Lagoon is my (and my son's) favorite water park ... mostly because of the Surf Pool. I enjoyed your photos, and your comments were making me laugh. Keep up the great work!!
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Typhoon Lagoon is my (and my son's) favorite water park ... mostly because of the Surf Pool. I enjoyed your photos, and your comments were making me laugh. Keep up the great work!!