Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire I go to Disney World alllll the time, but would ya believe it, NEVER been to the water parks. We will finally be going to Blizzard Beach in a few days and was wanting to know what to expect. WHat are the "not to miss" things to do? What are the waits expected to be like on a Thursday during the summer AFTER the 4th of July?? Thanks!!
Originally Posted By bloona I love it there, but I am a big scaredy cat about water rides, so arent going to be of much help , sorry. My 10 year old and hubbie say that slush gusher is the best and the view from the top is great too. I like that you can take tubes into the wave pool and bob around there. The food there is nice too.We had a Mexican selection. Are you staying at the CBR again? because they do an exrtra magic hour every day so you can get in at 9, which is very good for grabbing a sun lounger!!!!! You can buy a refillable mug there, I arent sure how much for, but there are vending machines around the park, which read the bar code to make sure it is a REAL BB mug.lol. I HATED the family raft ride, cos I was convinced I was gonna tip out, but everyone else loved it. THe ski lift to the top is fun though. Enjoy yourselves
Originally Posted By tink39 If you are going to a water park in July I suggest taking water shoes. The pavement gets soooo hot that it will burn your feet while you are wainting in LONG lines for the slides. We were there last year and we accually had to stand on the innertubes to keep our feet from burning. There are not enough sprinklers along the paths to keep it cool. Hopefully they will fix that
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Bloona - I wish! This time my family is staying at the cabins at Fort Wilderness. Something just came up for me so Im not going now, but everyone else is still going. I will definitely go at some point though. Thanks for the tips so far everyone!
Originally Posted By stitchcrazy Blazes my husband and I LOVED the Downhill Double Dipper at BB. Two people start at the top each with their own enclosed slide. You sit in a single person tube and rest your feet on for lack of a better word - a trap door. Once you're both ready the "door" your feet are resting against drops and your tube goes flying down the waterslide. At the end you look up and there is a timer and you can see who won the race down the slides. I don't know if I explained that very well but it was FUN! Overall I like Typhoon Lagoon much better but my hubby and I must've done the race on the double dipper at BB more times in one trip than I've ever done any other water slide in a one day trip. So you're not going at all on this trip anymore? I remember months ago you mentioned staying at the cabins at Ft. Wilderness this summer! Well I hope your family has a great time...although I'm sure they'll miss having you with!
Originally Posted By gardenrooms We were there 2 years ago so things may have changed, but when we went the key was to get there early enough so you can get a chaise where you want because the better spots seem to go fast, as do lockers, and enjoy! It seems less hectic than the theme parks to me, a nice break, and it's very attractively laid out! There may be a bit of a wait for Summit Plummet, but it's the best waterslide I have ever been on and the fastest I have ever traveled without wheels under me! And if I can do it, anyone can (55 years old last time, not in the best of shape and by no means thin, and extremely nearsighted). Your bathing suit may hike up on the way down, be forewarned.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire I may go for the day on Friday to see the Pirates ride and movie there at Downtown Disney, but probably not Blizzard beach. Believe me, my family wont miss me lol
Originally Posted By elene I would also put a vote in for Typhoon Lagoon. We really like their new (new last time we went) "water rollercoaster" ride (don't remember the name) We take the bare minimum with us and put it in a locker. We take towels with us from the hotel because you can leave them there (they have bins). If you get a towel there I think you have to pay money. I also take a complete change of clothes. I wear stuff over my suit and I take under clothes to wear under them after I shower at the end. I find it more comfortable to shower there and have dry clothes to wear on the bus back to the hotel (and I bet others appreciate that too!) I also take an empty bag to put the wet suits and water socks in. I would 2nd the water sock idea. They do sell them there if you don't bring any and want some. What I really need to find is something to put my eyeglasses in. I spend the entire time I'm there squinting trying to see stuff because I can't see very well without them. It would be nice to have something dry to put them in while I ride on the slide, then put them on in between. Any suggestions??
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^ >>What I really need to find is something to put my eyeglasses in. I spend the entire time I'm there squinting trying to see stuff because I can't see very well without them. It would be nice to have something dry to put them in while I ride on the slide, then put them on in between. Any suggestions??<< actually I've got one....see your eyedoctor and ask them if they carry the swim goggles that are plastic but made to prescription strengths.... I have had poor eyesight for 40 years and suffered at water parks, the beach etc..... a year or so ago I was at the eyedoctor and he toldme about these 'prescription' goggles -- they are plastic ( frames in black or blue) - andthey are made to prescriptions like +2 + 2.5 +3.0 etc. They are not meant to be perfect...nor do they do annything for astigmatism....BUT...they allow me to get to like 20-25 vision and swim without glasses and SEE for the first time in years. Best yet -- the cost -- $40 / pair and they get delivered in like a week if they are not in stock. 4 of my friends have gotten them since I have.... name of company that makes them is HILCO. <a href="http://www.hilco.com/catalog/eyewear_swimgog_main.asp" target="_blank">http://www.hilco.com/catalog/e yewear_swimgog_main.asp</a> they have changed my life at water parks and thebeach - no more squinting..
Originally Posted By Labuda WHOA! I am soooooo getting a pair of these for Eric if our eye doctor carries them! Thanks, Dave!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I'm telling you Ann they are life changing ....my wife has a pair also. good luck....if your eye doc doesn't carry them, find another close who does--all you need to know is your prescription correction... I would like to be an advertising rep for this product...those who don't need glasses would never understand
Originally Posted By Labuda Yeah, I figure Eric will LOVE being able to see whe we're at the water parks this fall. And, he's due for both new frames and lenses this year on our Vision Plan, but since his rx hasn't changed in the last 10 years, I think we'll just get these for free instead since his curret glasses are still cool! lol
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Well..Blizzard Beach was certainly something else...and certainly crowded too.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire It was fun, to a point. I dont think I ever walked so many stairs in my life lol and I got bored after I did everything (except Slush Gusher, which was a 45 minute wait when I got to it). My favorites were the Cross-Country creek (that lazy river ended up being really fun), Teamboat Springs, and Runaway Rapids (i think its called?) especially with the single tubes!
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Oh yes, and I tok on Summit Plummet first, before it got really crowded, and only waited 5 minutes. OH.. My...GOSH! I was worried about my top flying up...that shouldnt been the least of my worries! LOL
Originally Posted By bloona sounds as if you had fun. I only like to ride the Cross-Country creek there.lol
