Typhoon Lagoon is the classic Disney waterpark. It is themed in tropical setting where a typhoon has come through and a waterpark emerged. This theme is apparent everywhere. There boats on top of mountains and storm damaged thatched roofs.
There is a lazy river that circles the entire park and the usual slides are present. The newest slide is Crush N' Gusher. It is called a water coaster thrill ride. Most water slides can only go down, but this slide can also send you jetting back up a hill. This attraction is a lot of fun, but I found it to be too short of a ride. Another unique attraction at the park is the shark reef. It allows you to snorkel with live tropical fish and sharks. All of the snorkel equipment is provided and short introduction will teach you how to use the equipment. Warning: the salt water can be quite chilly. The wave pool at Typhoon Lagoon is no ordinary wave pool; here it is called a surf pool. It can send waves up to 6 feet high. This can be a lot fun but beware if you have any young children as the waves are capable of knocking the little ones down.
There were plenty of outdoor vendors and one covered restaurant area to grab a bite to eat. They also have a pretty good deal with getting something to drink. For $10 you can buy a big souvenir cup and refill it with soft drinks free all day long and you have a souvenir for the trip back home. I thought this was a great deal for someone who was planning on spending the entire day here.
Parking is free and all of the Disney World hotel buses come here too. Typhoon Lagoon also offers locker rentals and towel rentals for a minimum fee. All tubes are provided at the attractions they can be used on.

Typhoon Lagoon was a lot of fun. There are plenty of moderate rides, some that are a little faster than others; a wave pool; and a long lazy river that propels you along slowly along their lazy river. Not only do they have a large pool there, but this is wave pool. It’s just like being at the beach. There is plenty to do here to keep you and your young ones busy. You can have a lot of fun here for a very long time. And the kids just LOVE it.

As one of three water parks at Disney World, legend has it that Typhoon Lagoon was formed when a typhoon hit Florida and left the water behind and a ship struck on top of a hill (watch it when the ship blows!!)

What is there to do?
There is a really good mix of activities here for all ages.

If you are feeling very brave, then ride the water slides. The Humunga Kowabunga speed slides really do test the bravest adults and children and are absolutely awesome. Tip: Don't ride this straight after lunch and make sure your swim suit is firmly attached to your body! You can reach up to 30 miles an hour on these slides according to lifeguards, and some of the slides are up to 400 feet long and you must be over 4 feet tall to ride.

If you fancy something a little more slow-paced, then grab a rubber tube and float through the 2,000-foot stream, which is breathtaking as you pass through a rain forest. This is very relaxing, but you do have to be careful, as there are always lots of people here, and I knocked heads with people a few times on here!

My favourite thing to do here is the surf pool, where waves up to 6 feet high make it great fun to splash around. It is a massive pool with plenty of lifeguards, and the waves are very small towards the edges, which means that even small children can safely enjoy the wave effect.

If you love fish, then try out shark-reef snorkeling pool. There is always a queue for this, so go first thing or at lunch time when other people are eating. You get fins, a snorkel, and wet suit provided free of charge before a short snorkelling lesson. After that, you are able to snorkel in the pool, but only allowed to go and do what the staff say, so if you are an experienced snorkeller, this may be a bit frustrating for you!

How much does it cost?

It is not very cheap to gain entry to Typhoon Lagoon (about $33 for adults and $27 for children ages 3 to 9). Children younger than 3 get in for no charge. If you have a park hopper ticket, then entry to the three water parks will be included.

Weather:
If the weather is nice and hot, then the water parks will be very busy, so make sure you get there early. Buses run to Typhoon Lagoon directly from each Disney resort hotel and will begin operating approximately 30 minutes before the park opens.

Eating:
Eating is a bit of a nightmare here at Typhoon Lagoon as they only have two cafés, which are always extremely busy by lunchtime. If you can, try and eat early, or be prepared to queue for up to 45 minutes for your burger!

There are so many different water rides there for people of all ages to enjoy. If you like to sit back and relax your day away, try the lazy river. While floating around, if you feel like an adventure, you can get off at one of the stops and go swimming with the fish in their man-made reef tank or take the plunge down the speed slide. They have pretty much any water ride you can think of. Then relax on the beach and take in some sun by one of the world's largest wave pools. The surf's up all day long as body-surfing enthusiasts catch waves toward the sandy shore.

Typhoon Lagoon

This was one of our favorite restful days out during our Disney holiday. In fact, we visited it once a week during our three-week stay.

My wife said she could spend a week just lying on the beautiful beaches, soaking up the sun.

The main pool is lovely, with waves gently breaking the shore most of the time, but then you hear a thumping noise, and the biggest fake wave I have ever seen thunders toward you. In fact, it is so big that you can book surfing lessons before the water park officially opens its doors.

There is a lovely water-play park for the children and water slides to accommodate all standards of bravery! A very leisurely donut water ride circles the outer parameter of the park.

Picturesque snack bars and drinks stations are dotted around. There is also a pool where you can snorkel or dive with sharks and other tropical fish.

Give this place a visit, and you will not be disappointed!