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  • On Aug 10, 2015
    Sarah from MA Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

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    Would Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon be better for a 3 and 5 year old? Trying to get my itinerary settled for when we visit. Thank you for your help.

    Sarah:

    When my children were the ages of yours, I preferred Blizzard Beach over Typhoon Lagoon for several reasons. First, the children's area Tike's Peak offered longer slides AND I could see my children for the length of the slides. At Typhoon Lagoon, the slides were shorter but there was vegetation in some places that blocked my view of my son, and as a protective mom, it just left me unsettled. I also liked all of the seating near the area along with a few picnic tables. Secondly, I found Ski Patrol Camp fit my 5-year-old well: he was too big for the "kiddie" slides but not quite old enough--or tall enough--to ride some of the taller slides. Third, the surf pool at Typhoon Lagoon is for good swimmers. I even found myself once getting swept by the large tide, and felt the "bobbing" waves of Blizzard Beach's large pool a better fit for the skill level of my kids. 

    Don't get me wrong: Typhoon Lagoon has some unique attractions in its Crush 'n' Gusher, surf pool, and especially the Shark Reef, but for younger ones, I'd go with Blizzard Beach.

    Wishing y'all a magical vacation!
    Whitney
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Meet the Panelist: Whitney, Mississippi

My family of 6 appreciates Disney's value! Although Ft. Wilderness is our second home, we've enjoyed the resorts for business, reunions and romantic getaways. For me, Disney also means dining: last count, I'd eaten at 55 restaurants around the World! Learn More About Whitney

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