Wet N Wild, Blizard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon? - The DIS Discussion Forums

reflex2806 · 06-23-2003, 10:21 AM

If you could only do one which would you choose and why?

rob@rar.org.uk · 06-23-2003, 10:33 AM

Typhhon Lagoon - the theming can't be beaten, and although it might not have the same quantity of water slides as either Blizzard Beach or WnW we think overall it is the best water park.

Regards

Rob

richard3330 · 06-23-2003, 10:37 AM

Typhoon Lagoon all the way IMO. Wet 'n' Wild is a horrible concrete blob right beside the main road with no theming.

Typhoon Lagoon has fantastic theming, the best lazy river IMO, a fantastic wave pool and the shark-swim experience. The theming here is just excellent and there are a wide variety of slides - Humanga Kowabunga is great fun.

However, Blizzard Beach is also very nicely themed and has some excellent slides - if you have the time I would definitely consider trips to both BB and TL - they are both excellent.

Richard.

Muppet · 06-23-2003, 10:51 AM

I'm with the lads on this one. That wave pool is great fun and the whole park is great.

Never been to Wet'n'Wild but it looks horrible and dated.

Went to BB last christmas and to be honest it was very dirty and was not 'all that'.

AlisonB · 06-23-2003, 11:28 AM

I was hard pushed to choose between TL and BB - but TL won it, because of the excellent wave pool and the swimming with the 'sharks'!

TraceyL · 06-23-2003, 11:48 AM

TL :D

Love the wave pool

Like BB too - love some of the gentler slides but the pool's not very big.

signtalker · 06-23-2003, 12:03 PM

Typhoon Lagoon here also.

Great themeing,good for families ,plenty to do(or not!)if you just wanna worship the sun!.

jules

squitty · 06-23-2003, 12:36 PM

Tough choice but another vote for Typhoon Lagoon here too.

Love the wave pool

peewakio · 06-23-2003, 01:59 PM

I'm also with the majority on this one although the other two have a lot to offer.
I've heard that Wet N Wild can become a bit rowdy of a weekend and school hols as the locals get cheap entrance.
The wave pool at TL will have you entertained for hours on end and you dont need to be a daredevil to ride the slides.

Minx · 06-23-2003, 03:28 PM

Another vote for Typhoon Lagoon. Does anyone remember the beach bash that used to take place at 5pm to either 7 or 9pm? I was recently looking at some video footage wo took in 1996 when our children were youngsters, I howled with laughter watching them doing the limbo and hula hooping, they absolutley loved it.

Dee

vernon · 06-23-2003, 05:26 PM

TL wins it for me just because it has more variety of things to do. I like BB but outside of it's superior thrill rides TL beats it on wave pool, themeing and has considerably more shade (it's easy to find the sun at TL if you want it, but it can be a right pain at BB if you get there late and all the good spots have gone).

SidB · 06-24-2003, 01:14 AM

Got to be TL. Great for families.

Julia Ann · 06-24-2003, 07:02 AM

Definately Typhoon Lagoon. B. Beach is good but you can't beat the "shark" pool at Typhoon lagoon - WORD OF WARNING! Take off your watch if you are doing the Shark Pool it is salt water and my boyfriend wrecked his watch (only a cheap one so not too much of a problem!)

Red-Snapper · 06-24-2003, 08:20 AM

Typhoon Lagoon - great theming, wave pool and more shade if you burn easily

BB has a bit too much white painted concrete for me but is definately 2nd to W & W which is a distant (very) third

Mr Ed · 06-24-2003, 02:09 PM

I love both TL and BB, but my kids love BB the best (6&9). They were devestated when it failed to re-open on time after rehab' in March this year!

We had planned to try Wet n Wild this christmas, but this post is putting me off!

Ed

View Poll Results: Wet N Wild, Typhhon Lagoon or Blizard Beach?
Wet N Wild	2	2.60%
Typhoon Lagoon	53	68.83%
Blizard Beach	22	28.57%
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06-23-2003, 10:21 AM	#1
reflex2806 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2003 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 53	Wet N Wild, Blizard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon? If you could only do one which would you choose and why? __________________ <Script language='Javascript'>var rndNum = Math.floor(Math.random() * 10000);eval("var CDTDate" + rndNum + " = 'August 09,2003 9:30:00 AM EST';");document.writeln("<form name='CDTform" + rndNum + "' action='Javascript:void(0);'>");document.writeln(' <font size=2 color=darkblue>Please Hurry!</font><br>');document.writeln("<input type=text value='' size=40 name='WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII'>");document.writ eln("</form>");if (theFunction) theFunction += "var d = new Date();";else var theFunction = "var d = new Date();";theFunction += "var c = new Date('" + eval("CDTDate" + rndNum) + "');";theFunction += "var diff = (c - d)/1000;";theFunction += "var days = Math.floor(diff / 86400);";theFunction += "var rem = diff - (days * 86400);";theFunction += "var hours = Math.floor(rem / 3600);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (hours * 3600);";theFunction += "var minutes = Math.floor(rem / 60);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (minutes * 60);";theFunction += "var seconds = Math.floor(rem);";theFunction += "if ((days < 0) \| (hours < 0) \| (minutes < 0) \| (seconds < 0)) ";theFunction += "var out = 'Gone';";theFunction += "else ";theFunction += "var out = ' ' + days + ' days ' + hours + ' hrs. ' + minutes + ' mins. ' + seconds + ' secs.';";theFunction += "document.forms.CDTform" + rndNum + ".elements.WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII.value = out;";setInterval(theFunction, 1000);</Script>

06-23-2003, 10:37 AM	#3
richard3330 Cirque Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: West Hill, East Devon, England Posts: 1,222	Typhoon Lagoon! Typhoon Lagoon all the way IMO. Wet 'n' Wild is a horrible concrete blob right beside the main road with no theming. Typhoon Lagoon has fantastic theming, the best lazy river IMO, a fantastic wave pool and the shark-swim experience. The theming here is just excellent and there are a wide variety of slides - Humanga Kowabunga is great fun. However, Blizzard Beach is also very nicely themed and has some excellent slides - if you have the time I would definitely consider trips to both BB and TL - they are both excellent. Richard. __________________ DCA Disneyland Hotel - 1991 Tokyo Disney - 1998 WDW - GF (RPC) – 2000 DLCalifornia - Grand Californian - 2001 USF/WDW - Portofino Bay, AK Lodge, Virgin Holiday Villa in Newport Richey - 2001 USF/WDW - Wilderness Lodge, Polynesian and Portofino Bay - Xmas/New Year 2002/2003 Grand Floridian/Beach Club/ Portofino Bay & 3 night Disney Cruise - April 2004 Disneyland Paris - Hotel New York (92) Sequioa Lodge (93) Newport Bay Club (Admirals Floor) (96) Newport Bay Club (Admirals Floor) (97) Disneyland Hotel (2000) (March 2002) (Walt's Apartment, Disney Studios Grand Opening!) (July 2002) (2003)

06-23-2003, 10:51 AM	#4
Muppet Yes this is what I look like..... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: UK Posts: 654	I'm with the lads on this one. That wave pool is great fun and the whole park is great. Never been to Wet'n'Wild but it looks horrible and dated. Went to BB last christmas and to be honest it was very dirty and was not 'all that'. __________________

06-23-2003, 11:28 AM	#5
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06-23-2003, 10:33 AM	#2
rob@rar.org.uk Skiing is best, Mickey comes next Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,907	Typhhon Lagoon - the theming can't be beaten, and although it might not have the same quantity of water slides as either Blizzard Beach or WnW we think overall it is the best water park. Regards Rob

06-23-2003, 11:48 AM	#6
TraceyL Always planning........ I'm a very patient Welsh believer! Did you know that one of the TF's is part Welsh, Tracey? :) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: ... watching the rugby Posts: 1,734	TL :D Love the wave pool Like BB too - love some of the gentler slides but the pool's not very big. __________________ DLP 97, 98, 01, 02 ~ WDW Offsite 92 twice, 93, 94, wedding 95 ~ 99(CBR) ~ 2000(ASMo) Hallowe'en 2003 (Florida Pines & Polynesian) Oct 2003~ Dec 2004 (Indian Creek and Wilderness Lodge) Dec 2004 Easter 2006 (Calabay Parc & Vero Beach) ~ Easter 2007 (Sunset Lakes Villa & Royal Pacific Resort) Easter 2007 Hallowe'en 2007 Sunset Lakes again & HRH ~ Hallowe'en 2008 Highlands Reserve Villa & HRH Christmas & New Year 2009 Bella Vida, HRH & Pop ~ Jul/Aug 2010 back for Harry Potter Christmas 2012 OKW/Bahama Bay - Solo!!

06-23-2003, 12:03 PM	#7
signtalker "in House" Disney Cast Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norfolk UK Posts: 1,279	Typhoon Lagoon here also. Great themeing,good for families ,plenty to do(or not!)if you just wanna worship the sun!. jules __________________ Saratoga Springs May 12 Sydney/Brisbane Dec/Jan 4 weeks 2011/2012 AStar Music March 2011 Pop Century August 09 4 weeks in Sydney/Adelaide December08/Jan 09 October 07 Pop Century1 week August 07 Vegas/Phoenix/Tuscon/Sedona 3 weeks September 06 Onsite Pop Century 1 week May 06 Australia Brisbane to Cairns(3 weeks) Lindfields May 2005 (3 weeks) Villa September 05 onsite Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 week) March 05 1 week onsite Coronado Springs July 04 1 week onsite Pop Century(me and MIL) las vegas/grand canyon/California May 2004 (3 weeks) Fat Towers May 2003 (3 weeks) Villa Sahara Desert August 2002 New York Feb 2001 (5 days) Holiday Inn Sunspree July/Aug 2001 (2 weeks)

06-23-2003, 12:36 PM	#8
squitty With a little bit of Pixie Dust Finds it hard to type with her eyes closed Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North East Posts: 5,604	Tough choice but another vote for Typhoon Lagoon here too. Love the wave pool __________________ Michelle

06-23-2003, 01:59 PM	#9
peewakio Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 219	I'm also with the majority on this one although the other two have a lot to offer. I've heard that Wet N Wild can become a bit rowdy of a weekend and school hols as the locals get cheap entrance. The wave pool at TL will have you entertained for hours on end and you dont need to be a daredevil to ride the slides. __________________ Holiday Inn Sunspree Oct '97 Wynfield Inn Oct '99 Holiday Inn International Drive 'Oct 2001 Sierra Suites, Pointe Orlando 'Oct 2003 Homewood Suites, Universal, Oct 2005 Scouse V Mouse Round 5

06-23-2003, 03:28 PM	#10
Minx Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: UK Posts: 86	Another vote for Typhoon Lagoon. Does anyone remember the beach bash that used to take place at 5pm to either 7 or 9pm? I was recently looking at some video footage wo took in 1996 when our children were youngsters, I howled with laughter watching them doing the limbo and hula hooping, they absolutley loved it. Dee

06-23-2003, 05:26 PM	#11
vernon DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Poinciana, Kissimmee Florida Posts: 3,940	TL wins it for me just because it has more variety of things to do. I like BB but outside of it's superior thrill rides TL beats it on wave pool, themeing and has considerably more shade (it's easy to find the sun at TL if you want it, but it can be a right pain at BB if you get there late and all the good spots have gone).

06-24-2003, 01:14 AM	#12
SidB Lazy by nature Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 644	Got to be TL. Great for families. __________________ <Script language='Javascript'>var rndNum = Math.floor(Math.random() * 10000);eval("var CDTDate" + rndNum + " = 'March 28th, 2004 3:00:00 PM EST';");document.writeln("<form name='CDTform" + rndNum + "' action='Javascript:void(0);'>");document.writeln(' <font size=2 color=darkblue>Stressed.....</font><br>');document.writeln("<input type=text value='' size=40 name='WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII'>");document.writ eln("</form>");if (theFunction) theFunction += "var d = new Date();";else var theFunction = "var d = new Date();";theFunction += "var c = new Date('" + eval("CDTDate" + rndNum) + "');";theFunction += "var diff = (c - d)/1000;";theFunction += "var days = Math.floor(diff / 86400);";theFunction += "var rem = diff - (days * 86400);";theFunction += "var hours = Math.floor(rem / 3600);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (hours * 3600);";theFunction += "var minutes = Math.floor(rem / 60);";theFunction += "rem = rem - (minutes * 60);";theFunction += "var seconds = Math.floor(rem);";theFunction += "if ((days < 0) \| (hours < 0) \| (minutes < 0) \| (seconds < 0)) ";theFunction += "var out = 'Relaxing.....';";theFunction += "else ";theFunction += "var out = ' ' + days + ' days ' + hours + ' hrs. ' + minutes + ' mins. ' + seconds + ' secs.';";theFunction += "document.forms.CDTform" + rndNum + ".elements.WrittenByJamesMVenglarikII.value = out;";setInterval(theFunction, 1000);</Script>

06-24-2003, 07:02 AM	#13
Julia Ann DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 544	Definately Typhoon Lagoon. B. Beach is good but you can't beat the "shark" pool at Typhoon lagoon - WORD OF WARNING! Take off your watch if you are doing the Shark Pool it is salt water and my boyfriend wrecked his watch (only a cheap one so not too much of a problem!) __________________ 5th visit : when DD is 7 in 2015 (too long to wait!) 4th visit :20th October 2006 - Quality Inn International I-Drive * 3rd visit : 24th August 2003 - Quality Inn International I-Drive * 2nd visit : 6th Oct 2001 - Kissimmee off 192 * 1st visit : 6th Oct 1995 - Somewhere off I4 ]

06-24-2003, 08:20 AM	#14
Red-Snapper DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gloucester, UK Posts: 805	Typhoon Lagoon - great theming, wave pool and more shade if you burn easily BB has a bit too much white painted concrete for me but is definately 2nd to W & W which is a distant (very) third __________________ _____________________________ Stouffer 1989 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress 1990,91,92,93,95,96,98 Omni Rosen 1999 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress 00, 01 Sheraton Vistana Villages 02 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress 03,04,06,07,08,09, 2010 Ritz Carlton /Longboat Key Club/Sandpearl Clearwater/Waldorf Astoria Orlando 2011 Ritz Carlton Orlando 2012 & July 2013

06-24-2003, 02:09 PM	#15
Mr Ed Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: U.K. Posts: 97	I love both TL and BB, but my kids love BB the best (6&9). They were devestated when it failed to re-open on time after rehab' in March this year! We had planned to try Wet n Wild this christmas, but this post is putting me off! Ed

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