Typhoon Lagoon advise needed

cajungirl

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DH & I are taking our 7-yr old niece to WDW for the 2nd
time in June. She is having a fit to go to a waterpark
so I've done research and settled on TL. DH does not
like water so he will be at Epcot. DN is not a strong
swimmer, so I am a little nervous about taking her by
myself. Do anyone have any advise or suggestion?
Thanks!!
 
Get one of the life vests that they let people use there at the park. I don't know if they charge for them but I don't think they do.
 
We went to typhoon lagoon when my DS was 8. He did great! If I remember correctly, several of the "attractions" are done on a tube, so that helps. The only warning I have is regarding the wave pool. We had done several different wave pools before this one, so I thought I knew what to expect. Boy was I wrong!! It is truly a typhoon. The first "wave" knocked DS down and the current took him back a little way. I was slammed into some big man. After we knew what to expect we were fine. But, it sure did take us by surprise when we first got in! Have fun!
 
Another word of warning on the wave pool. It's really powerful when the wave hits - but you do get a loud warning sound before the wave, so if you stay relatively close to shore you won't have any problem getting out. I think she'll do fine on the slides too. There's a little swimming required at the bottom, but it's never far to the steps to get out of the pool.
 

I think the wave pool may be the only thing you may have any problems with ... I am not a swimmer, so I don't do that. I did the first time we were there, hanging nearer the shore; however, if you get knocked down back there you can get some nasty scrapes from the roughened cement bottom. The rest of my family does the wave pool but will go up nearer the front -- they love it!

I have been able to do everything else at TL as a non-swimmer so I think you will be fine and will have a great time.

Some suggestions:

> Bring your own towels
> Be at the entrance at least 20-30 min prior to park opening
> Know where you plan to find a seat and head directly there as good seating will go fast (don't stop to get a locker, etc - you can go back later once you secure seating - items should be fine; however, recommend a locker for those "can't afford to lose" items)
> We like to get seats near shade, so that we have some relief from the sun at some point in the day
> Make sure you pick a "landmark" near your seating so that it is easier for you and your niece to find upon return
> Discuss what your niece should do if she should get separated from you or "lost" (CM's will be dressed in red shorts/swimsuits with name badge)
> Bring a small cooler - No glass or alcohol allowed (they will check at entrance for these items) - with beverages, sandwiches, snacks ... the food is expensive and the lines can be quite long

Use lots of sunscreen and have a great time!
 
Originally posted by Robert Walker
Get one of the life vests that they let people use there at the park. I don't know if they charge for them but I don't think they do.

Room key or drivers license is sufficient to use a life vest. No cost. However they do hit you with $1 to use a towel, so bring them from your room if you're staying on site, or bring your own.
 














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