Water park only?

Treysar

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I'm visiting Florida and can't swing Disney, but I can afford the $60pp water park for a day. I thought it might be an affordable way to get a little Disney magic in to this trip.

My kids are 8,7,7 and 2 are autistic.

What do you think, Disneywise ones?

Thanks!
 
I'm visiting Florida and can't swing Disney, but I can afford the $60pp water park for a day. I thought it might be an affordable way to get a little Disney magic in to this trip.

My kids are 8,7,7 and 2 are autistic.

What do you think, Disneywise ones?

Thanks!

Well, you know your kids better than we do. Both the waterparks are very spread out and there is a lot of things that could be distracting/enticing. I think it's a great way to get in a little Disney, and if you've been to the waterparks, then you know what to expect. If you're going soon, check to see if one of them is into their annual refurbishment closure; I don't remember when that is happening. If they are both open, you can hop between the two with a one-day waterpark only ticket.

One caution: if you choose Typhoon Lagoon and you haven't been: the wave pool is a blast, BUT those waves are VERY strong, so have a hand on your kiddos at least the first time until you all know what it's like.

One other suggestion: If you are going in the next few months, you may want to consider MNSSHP or MVMCP as an alternate to the waterparks in order to get in a little Disney. It's more expensive than the waterparks, but you get 8 hours in MK!!
 
If your children are strong swimmers and they enjoy water parks, sure. Do you have another adult with you? I personally don't think the water parks are worth $60 per person (we do them when we have tickets and simply add the water park option which is more cost effective). I personally would consider playing mini golf at WinterSummerland and having a non-park character meal instead. Or visit Ft. W and go to HDDR.
 
We have been to Disney water parks and to be honest, weren't overly impressed. We loved Acquatica, SeaWorld's waterpark (BEST fast moving lazy river ever) and it might not be $60. I wouldn't pay $300 plus parking/food/locker rental for a day at a Disney water park.
 

My go to when DH says no to park days is visiting Disney Springs and hitting a resort in the evening for the outdoor movie or just to watch the electrical water pageant and/or fireworks. My plan this trip was the campfire with Chip and Dale.
 
Are you set on a Disney experience, or open to other options in the area? Your kids are just the right age for Legoland, and they are very accommodating to children on the spectrum (ask for a blue Hero Pass at guest relations). Using the kids go free coupons that are pretty readily available or another deal, you can bring the cost for one day into a reasonable budget. Best part is that the park is manageable in just one day and really awesome in a different way than Disney.
 
I'm visiting Florida and can't swing Disney, but I can afford the $60pp water park for a day. I thought it might be an affordable way to get a little Disney magic in to this trip.

My kids are 8,7,7 and 2 are autistic.

What do you think, Disneywise ones?

Thanks!
We love the Disney water parks. I think that's a great idea.
 
If a water park appeals to you, then go for it!

My little suggestion - assuming you are going in the next 6 months- is to watch for cool/foul weather. Some folks will swim in any weather, but there's a reason WDW only has one water park open all winter. If the weather dips very cool (or is otherwise extreme) periodically they close both water parks!

I suggest waiting until the last minute to buy your tickets, that way you'll have alternative options in the event the weather is uncooperative.

When we have non-park days, we pick often from the following: swim at hotel, tour WDW hotels, Disney Springs (though it easily ends up costing more than other options). You could also try bowling, a movie or mini-golf.

Touring WDW hotels can include lots of fun options: free shuttle boats, a surrey bike at the BWK, walking the grounds, listening to music at GF, see horses at Ft. Wilderness, see the animals at AKL. If you are going when the holiday decorations are up, there's a ton of them to see! Even non-holidays, there's much to see at all the resorts. AoA has fun Disney character theming/décor all year round, and many resorts have very nice walking paths.
 
We went on a trip to Orlando earlier this summer where we only visiting Typhoon Lagoon, Disney Springs, and the Hoop-De-Doo Revue. We had a great time. This was immediately before a Disney Cruise, so we only spent a couple of nights in Orlando.
 
We went on a trip to Orlando earlier this summer where we only visiting Typhoon Lagoon, Disney Springs, and the Hoop-De-Doo Revue. We had a great time. This was immediately before a Disney Cruise, so we only spent a couple of nights in Orlando.

Same. We went before a cruise. It was great. I like both, but if only going to one I like Typhoon Lagoon.
 
While we love the waterparks, they don't feel anything like a regular Disney Park IMO. There is very little theming tying them to Disney, compared to the regular parks.

Still a fun way to spend a day though.

Dan
 


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