disneylitch......Debbie 61 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 My daughter and son in law want to go to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon. They were thinking about taking their 15 month old daughter for a little while and then we will take her back to the MH. Which of the water parks would you recommend?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I like Typhoon Lagoon better. Blizzard Beach is a LOT of white hot concrete!!! Love the lazy river and Slush and Gusher! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
photogal06...Sommer 10 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 We've been to each park once. We much preferred Blizzard Beach, but that may have been because we went there early in our trip and on a cloudy day! Our TL day was blazing hot with crazy long lines, and we really didn't enjoy it at all. Blizzard Beach has a much longer family raft ride with very little wait, a fun lazy river, and a calmer wave pool. It also has a nice area designated for younger children and their parents. I don't do slides, but DH and DD really enjoyed the ones at BB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 TL fan here. BB is cool but IMO TL is more family friendly. More readily available chairs - especially in the kiddie area - and less hot concrete to burn little feet.The beach area doesn't seem as crowded or as compact at TL as it is at BB so it's easier to stake a place for little people to play in the sand. It's usually easier to get a tube in the lazy river, Crush & Gusher rocks, and you don't have to go as far for the drink stands either.Add to that a possible meet & greet with Lilo & Stitch at TL and you've got a full day of excrement at TL for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 you've got a full day of excrement at TL for sure.Ewww. Really? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ewww. Really? :rotfl6: Sorry, funny old thread reference and I just couldn't resist... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 :rotfl6: Sorry, funny old thread reference and I just couldn't resist...Now you've got me curious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If you go offseason, you may not have a lot of choice, since Disney closes one of the parks for rehab every year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If you go offseason, you may not have a lot of choice, since Disney closes one of the parks for rehab every year.Actually they'll close both water parks, one after the other.TL will close at the end of Oct until early Jan. BB closes early Jan until mid March. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Another vote for TL here.The family raft ride and lazy river at BB are better than at TL.But the wave pool, Crushin' Gusher, Shark Reef and variety of slides at TL make it our first choice.And, I agree with Carol- it seems like it has more shade and trees than BB.And I will have to respectfully disagree with Photogal06's statement that the lines for the family raft ride at BB are short. That was the case on the day she visited, but normally the line for that ride is long. Plus, if you are a party of two or three, they will put other people in the raft with you. So much for the family part of the ride. Now, the ride itself is far superior to TL's family raft ride. Far. But the line is normally not short.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Add to that a possible meet & greet with Lilo & Stitch at TL and you've got a full day of excrement at TL for sure.I am quickly turning into a person that does NOT swim in public pools. It started when my friend's baby threw up in the city swimming pool.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I am quickly turning into a person that does NOT swim in public pools. It started when my friend's baby threw up in the city swimming pool....They put so much chlorine in the waterpark water that there is no way anything could live in it. Seriously, it is almost like you are swimming in Clorox.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 They put so much chlorine in the waterpark water that there is no way anything could live in it. Seriously, it is almost like you are swimming in Clorox.TCDwow. that is pretty strong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I vote for TL also. I love the theme there! It could that being from the frozen North, all that plastic snow just doesn't excite me though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 It was really cool when BB had real snow around the snowfamily. Haven't seen that in a lot of years. Maybe it's just the days we've been. Has anyone seen that pile of real snow at BB where you pose for the pictures recently? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I don't think one is better than the other, they're just different.Disney designed them to be different. The attractions and theme at each one does not appeal to everyone.Based on the comments that I overhear, both are good and if you try both, you'll enjoy both, but you will prefer one over the other depending on what you like more.All I know is that both are packed and close occasionally due to reaching max crowd levels during the peak months.I get a sense that BB appeals to a younger crowd and TL more to families and older people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Southern Blessings 4 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I like Typhoon Lagoon. I love the tropical atmosphere there much better than the fake snow at BB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I just go to the comfort station and dip my feet into the nearest available toilet and splash around. Same effect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Another vote for TL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 but only bc I cant vote for RC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I believe the proper spelling is Typhone Lagone, according to the ultimate Disney expert. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Having been to neither park, I vote for TL. The fake/plastic snow at BB just turns me off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I believe the proper spelling is Typhone Lagone, according to the ultimate Disney expert.Of course it is. Anyone that thinks otherwise would be a complete moran.Ah... that was a classic! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Southern Blessings 4 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 but only bc I cant vote for RCWait.... I would totally vote for River Country too! Loved that place! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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