Typhoon Lagoon question

[stemikger]

Has anybody ever went in Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon. Is it a seperate fee and can my 10 year old go in with me.

 

[Danauk]

I love the shark reef. There is no fee and your 10 year old will be able to go in with you if they can swim (just make sure they can swim without kicking their legs as you are asked not to do this.) When I went in I took an underwater camera (one of those disposable ones) with me to take some pictures of the fish and sharks.
Have fun.

 

[disneyjunkie]

How deep is it? Will they allow you to wear a life vest? Is it only for strong swimmers?

 

[jorgenson]

I remember wearing a life jacket thing but that was a few years ago. The recent pictures I have seen they don't seem to wear one. Does anyone know for sure? I would love my 7 year old daughter to do it, she can swim but I remember it being deep. I would be happier if she had some sort of flotation device.

 

[Ted and Holly]

Vests are available.

The pool is probably 8 or 10 feet deep.

As Dana mentioned, you are asked not to kick your feet. This is due tot he fact that since people are looking generally down, they will not see you ahead of them and MAY swim up to you. If you are kicking, there is a good chance of kicking them in the face.

Ted

 

[browneyes]

I thought the vests were required. I wish I had known they weren't, I think I would've preferred to going without one.

I love the Shark Reef.

 

[Ted and Holly]

I thought the vests were required. I wish I had known they weren't, I think I would've preferred to going without one.

I love the Shark Reef.

Nope, walk in, get your mask and snorkel and go. We slip past the group doing the little instruction and get in.

Ted