Typhoon Lagoon After 2 pm

[kbmartin]

I haven't been to Typhoon Lagoon since I was a young'un, so I guess I'm pretty much a newbie. I noticed that they are open from 10 am - 8 pm in August when we would go. I've read already that it can be hard to get seats if you don't arrive right when they open, but other than that, is there any disadvantage to going later? Most of what I have read included people who said they went right away at open (10 am) and only stayed until 2 pm. We wouldn't stay probably more than 5 hours anyway. Plus, it's so hot in August all day - I feel like the sun is worse around 12-2 pm, and MAYBE going later would provide some relief(?). Would there be anything wrong with arriving after 2 pm? I just wondered if perhaps people clear out as the day goes on or if there is no real change in the amount of people there as the day goes on. I'd love to hear from people who have done this. Any advice is appreciated!

By the way, I know about the H20 Glow Nights - it sounded great, but we won't be there on the weekdays it is offered (Thursdays and Saturdays).

 

[Klayfish]

Not sure where you heard that it can be hard to get seats if you don't arrive right when they open. That's not true at all, there are always seats available, no matter what time of day. Everyone goes for the chairs in the front of the park. If they're full, head toward the back and you'll see tons of choices, even on a hot summer day.

Around 2pm will be prime crowd time, but it'll start to thin out around 4pm or so as the morning people start to leave.

 

[Capang]

Seats are no problem.

In August the problem is rain and storms. The later in the day you arrive the higher the risk of storms shutting down the park. Lightning strikes and thunder require 20 minute mandatory shutdowns. So a couple of rumbles of thunder set 15 minutes apart or so can ruin an afternoon.

 

[kbmartin]

Seats are no problem.

In August the problem is rain and storms. The later in the day you arrive the higher the risk of storms shutting down the park. Lightning strikes and thunder require 20 minute mandatory shutdowns. So a couple of rumbles of thunder set 15 minutes apart or so can ruin an afternoon.

That's a good point. Hmmm... that makes it a pretty tough call!