DD wants surfing lessons at Typhoon Lagoon.

[auntpolly]

I'm going to call about them in a few minutes, but just wondered if anybody has done it and if it was worth it. Do they only do it on Tuesdays or was that a long time ago?

 

[OhMickey]

DS did this 2 years ago when he was 11. He is a good swimmer (many years of swim team). Participants need to be early risers as well as good swimmers.

As I remember the class begins early in the morning and lasts 2 -3 hours.

The waves are pretty big and non-swimmers can (and probably will) tire easily. Funny, many adults left early - We don't know if they had an appointment, got scared, or (as I suspect) were tired.

DS had a blast! We have video tape of his surfing. (They have an area where observers can sit and take pictures of video tape) He received some out of water instruction and then everyone hit the water for some surfing practice. At the end he received a certificate.

DS would love to do this again. He would recommend it highly for anyone who wants to do something different. Not many teens in Illinois can say they have surfed.

 

[auntpolly]

Too late! We waited too long to decide and it's all booked. Darn it - I should know better!

 

[Yensid_MD]

They also give the classes on Thursday I think. Very worthwhile!

Send me a PM if you have any more questions. I always recommend this to friends going. My favorite secret about Disney that most people don't know.

 

[auntpolly]

this month they give them Tues, Thurs, and Fri -- but all days are booked! We're going to check for cancellations. Like I said, I should have know better!

This always makes me wonder how people go to WDW ever without any PSs or reservations for anything!!! And maybe why they don't have fun sometimes!

 

[Beachangel]

My niece and brother-in-law have done it twice. I don't wake up that early on vacation! My BIL has been a surfer for 25 years and had a great time!