Originally Posted By medallionhome My family and I are going to WDW soon and for the first time we'll be going to Typhoon Lagoon. My daughter is very excited about snorkeling, and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what it costs to rent a snorkel set for her there? Also, we are visiting with a Cast member and are wondering if their CM discount applies to equipment rentals like snorkels and stuff. Any other advice anyone might have about visiting the water parks would be greatly appreciated too.
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 We went to Typhone Lagoon last June. We didn't snorkel but we did in 2006 and there was no charge. Crush and Gusher is so much fun! Very smooth. The lazy lagoon is nice too. Very long. My 12 year old loved the wave pool.
Originally Posted By DlandDug As far as I know, the snorkel equipment is still free at Typhoon Lagoon for the Reef. They do charge $20 for the scuba tanks.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb The snorkeling is fun and free with park admission, but it only lasts a few minutes. The tank isn't very long, maybe half a football field or less, and even though you can go as slow as you want you must continue in one direction at all times and stopping for more than a few seconds is discouraged. Also, be aware that the water is kept at a temperature that's comfortable for fish, not humans so you don't want to stay in too long anyway, brrrr.
Originally Posted By medallionhome Wow, I never would have guessed that the snorkels would be free, but neither would I have guessed that it was a timed experience. Oh well, I guess you can probably go through as many times as you want right? Do they allow you to take underwater photos?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Well, you're only borrowing them for a short amount of time and letting guests use them for free let's them keep close tabs on the cleanliness etc. of the equipment that goes in the water. It's not so much timed as it is limited in length, I know small distinction. I can't remember if water proof cameras are allowed or not. They do have to take the health and welfare of the sharks and rays into account so they may not.
Originally Posted By danyoung >They do charge $20 for the scuba tanks.< Umm, I'm not sure if you're kidding or not. I didn't think they did any scuba in Typhoon Lagoon . . .
Originally Posted By medallionhome Thank you all for the info. So we'd already bought my daughter a snorkel set to practice with- she's a great swimmer but I didn't want her first snorkel experience to be in the tank at WDW. Should I even bother to bring hers? Will they let her use it in other pools or is it only in the snorkel pool?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb You can use the snorkel in the resort pools, I think, but IIRC they don't even let you bring snorkels into the water parks and they certainly don't let you use them. Goggles should be fine tho.
Originally Posted By shoedude1971 Just in case you are going in December..... Water Parks Blizzard Beach - closed for Annual Refurbishment October 30 - December 3, 2011 Typhoon Lagoon - closed for Annual Refurbishment December 4, 2011 - March 17, 2012
Originally Posted By tales15 Adding the water parks to the 7 day pass is kinda pricy. We'd only do it for the snorkelling experience. Since it's fairly short, we might pass. Instead, we'd love to find a snorkeling spot on the coast of Florida. We'll be travelling down to Miami for part of our trip. Any good snorkelling spots along the way?
