So who's done the surf lesson or shark swim at TL?

[FINFAN]

MY SIS IS HEADING DOWN IN A FEW WEEKS AND THEY PLAN ON USING THEIR PLUSSES FROM 7 HOPPER AT THE WATER PARKS. I WAS CURIOUS IF THESE OTHER EVENTS ARE WORTH THE EXTRA $.
TIA.

 

[SuiteDisney]

I'm not sure about the surfing, but you don't have to pay extra to snorkel in Shark Reef.

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[Mady/Sophiemom]

I have a question about shark reef too.

Will my 8 Y.O. be abole to do it? She is a good swimmer, but from the clips on the video I saw, it looks have if you have to be rather calm in the water, which she is anything but. We could be practicing before we go, but I don't want to get her hopes up, if she is too young.

 

[joyjoy]

The reason everyone looks so calm is --- they're trying to make it last! Seriously, it's a rather short swim and there is so much to see under there that you try to not swim across too fast. In fact, they instruct you to not even kick your legs, but use only your arms to swim across. You are buoyed by the vest they give you. They also tell you you must keep moving, but you do find yourself trying to swim as s l o w l y as possible. It is great fun. My favorite thing at TL. I saw lots and lots of 8 years olds doing it with no problem.

melanie

 

[pennylynn]

Swimming in the shark reef is great fun. But as stated they do tell you to keep moving and not make a lot of splashing. You also must know how to use a snorkel and mask. If your daughter doesn't think she can do this there is a viewing place inside the submarine where you can see the shark reef and the people who are swiming. Make sure you take a water proof camera because it's a great photo op. I used a throw away camera and my pictures turned out great.

 

[KHuntress]

Is there a height limit or an age limit on the shark reef?

 

[Jazzy]

If so, I'd like to hear comments and thoughts about it. We are going in August and my 14 year old son would like to take the surfing lessons. I'd be interested in hearing anybody's stories! Thanks!