Hi, Vickie! After countless visits to Walt Disney World Resort, my family finally decided to try out the Disney Water Parks last summer. We loved them so much that we purchased
Water Park Annual Passes! There are so many exciting attractions at both parks, but I think we are all quite partial to the overall tropical oasis theme of Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. I do have some quick tips for you, no matter which park (or hopefully both!) you plan to visit.
You are welcome to bring towels from your Resort hotel, or you may rent them for $2/towel. You can also rent a locker, perfect for storing any treasures you may have brought. I feel like water shoes are a must. The ground can be quite hot in the summer and you will want a little something on your feet when visiting the restroom. Life jackets of all sizes can be found across both water parks at no additional cost. If you have MagicBands, be sure to bring them, as they are an easy, waterproof way to pay for towels, refillable water park mugs, merchandise, and food while at the park. Speaking of, be sure to save room for a dozen mini-donuts or the Sand Pail ice cream bucket at the parks! They are a water park must-do! You can also use your MagicBand to link the DisneyPhotoPass pictures you take to your account.
I found it worthwhile to arrive early to both parks, which helped us grab good, shady spots to make our home base for the day. The Florida sun can be a scorcher, so you really will want a shady chair. I usually find good area towards the back of the parks, as most people grab chairs closer to the entrance early on. When you get too hot, just hop in the lazy river or the wave pool. A word to wise at Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool - hang on! I find it to actually be much calmer the further out we swim.
I hope these tips help you, Vickie. Feel free to stop by if you want to talk more about Disney Water Parks!
Brandy B.