Which Water Park?

BuzzLightyear · 01-08-2005

Just wondering which water park is better for a 4-year old ?

This will be our first time ever finally doing a Disney water park> Anything else we should know?

Thanks!!

Tinkerbelle67 · 01-08-2005

Both of the waterparks have kids sections. My kids loved the wave pool at TL. I personally like TL better than BB. BB has more fast paced slides than TL I believe. You can bring food into the parks from what I remember, and try to look at a map of whichever waterpark you choose before you go in. I wish I had done that before we went to TL, it was bigger than I had expected.

**MissDisney** · 01-08-2005

Hey Buzz... The water parks are a big part of our trips. Here's the scoop -- at TL, the kiddie section has some little slides that they can very easily manage by themselves, and some little water cannons they can shoot around. Plus, the wave pool has enormous areas specially designed for tiny kids to slide into and to play in small waves. And the lazy river is a great option. If your litte one is a decent swimmer, you could even try the Shark Tank, which has been our kids' favorite forever! Teh Shark Tank has gotten much easier now that you don;t have to wear a wetsuit shirt. Lots and lots of sand to play in, too. The tropical theme is pretty neat, especially if you live way up in teh great white north...
At BB, there is a larger kiddie section, but the littlest ones need an adult to help them on some of the slides. Also, the section is pretty far off the beaten path. There is also a smaller wave pool. The place is themed like winter, which we see for about 9 months out of the year at home!! That said, if your 4 year old likes to slide and is pretty sturdy, there are some very small slides that might also be appropriate right in the middle of the park. But be warned: BB has an unbelievably cool, very visible section for kids who are a little older -- like maybe the 6-10 year olds. But every kid who sees that section wants to be in it, even if they aren't anywhere near old enough. For that reason, we took the kids to TL for several years until they were old enough to enjoy all the BB options.

phayes93 · 01-08-2005

Our vote goes for TL. It seems to be more relaxed, kiddie-friendly, etc. The wave pool is gr8 too. BB is good, but is geared more toward teens and young adults, with more thrill rides.

JiminyCricket · 01-09-2005

Definately TL is more suitable for the younger children and BB more suitable for the teenagers.

hiner · 01-10-2005

We went to both two times each on our last trip. We really like TL better than BB. BB's theme is cool. BB has mostly body slides where as TL has more tube slides. The pool is also bigger at TL than BB.

Metalfan · 01-10-2005

Typhoon Lagoon is probably better suited for young children!

bwm8184 · 01-11-2005

I'd probably recommend TL for little kids. I think theres more to do at BB for older kids.

**MissDisney** · 01-11-2005

While you are at TL, go to Typhoon Tillie's for lunch and get the Chicken Caesar Salad! Yummy!!!

BuzzLightyear · 01-11-2005

Thanks everyone !!!
TL it is !!...............now which day...(the planning continues......)

Storm59 · 01-12-2005

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Originally Posted by MissDisney

If your litte one is a decent swimmer, you could even try the Shark Tank, which has been our kids' favorite forever! Teh Shark Tank has gotten much easier now that you don;t have to wear a wetsuit shirt.

I thought the shark snorkeling had a age restriction. 9 yrs old, wasn't it? Have they changed it? Or am I imagining things?

aloha_stitch · 01-12-2005

I got hurt at TL when i was little, so I'd say BB, but that is me. I have only been to TL once and that was the time I got hurt. I was so young that I can't remember it too well.

hiner · 01-15-2005

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Originally Posted by BuzzLightyear

Thanks everyone !!!
TL it is !!...............now which day...(the planning continues......)

You can pick any day, not a weekend day though. We would go in the morning (water parks open about 10:00am) and we were basically done around1:30-2:00. When we were getting ready to leave it seemed to be picking up with people. I guess they would hit a major park and then go to a water park. We would go back to the resort, shower and head to a major park. Usually one we either had a PS at or where we decided to eat dinner.

mj_ski · 01-15-2005

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Originally Posted by Storm59

I thought the shark snorkeling had a age restriction. 9 yrs old, wasn't it? Have they changed it? Or am I imagining things?

In December, my niece 7 and my nephew 5 went in with me.....I think there may be an age limit on using a floatation device......It used to be everyone had to use one, this go around it was optional fro older people

snow'sfriend · 01-15-2005

Definitly TL-- It's great for the kids but at the same time relaxing for the adults!!!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	Which Water Park? Just wondering which water park is better for a 4-year old ? This will be our first time ever finally doing a Disney water park> Anything else we should know? Thanks!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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Tinkerbelle67 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,046	Re: Which Water Park? Both of the waterparks have kids sections. My kids loved the wave pool at TL. I personally like TL better than BB. BB has more fast paced slides than TL I believe. You can bring food into the parks from what I remember, and try to look at a map of whichever waterpark you choose before you go in. I wish I had done that before we went to TL, it was bigger than I had expected.

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Upstairs in the GF Gingerbread House Posts: 7,560	Re: Which Water Park? Hey Buzz... The water parks are a big part of our trips. Here's the scoop -- at TL, the kiddie section has some little slides that they can very easily manage by themselves, and some little water cannons they can shoot around. Plus, the wave pool has enormous areas specially designed for tiny kids to slide into and to play in small waves. And the lazy river is a great option. If your litte one is a decent swimmer, you could even try the Shark Tank, which has been our kids' favorite forever! Teh Shark Tank has gotten much easier now that you don;t have to wear a wetsuit shirt. Lots and lots of sand to play in, too. The tropical theme is pretty neat, especially if you live way up in teh great white north... At BB, there is a larger kiddie section, but the littlest ones need an adult to help them on some of the slides. Also, the section is pretty far off the beaten path. There is also a smaller wave pool. The place is themed like winter, which we see for about 9 months out of the year at home!! That said, if your 4 year old likes to slide and is pretty sturdy, there are some very small slides that might also be appropriate right in the middle of the park. But be warned: BB has an unbelievably cool, very visible section for kids who are a little older -- like maybe the 6-10 year olds. But every kid who sees that section wants to be in it, even if they aren't anywhere near old enough. For that reason, we took the kids to TL for several years until they were old enough to enjoy all the BB options. __________________ Disneyland Moderator Team Jake If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,225	Re: Which Water Park? Our vote goes for TL. It seems to be more relaxed, kiddie-friendly, etc. The wave pool is gr8 too. BB is good, but is geared more toward teens and young adults, with more thrill rides. __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 COMING: DECEMBER, '07: Pop Century!

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JiminyCricket Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NH Posts: 162	Re: Which Water Park? Definately TL is more suitable for the younger children and BB more suitable for the teenagers. __________________ -Jerry _______________________________________ *-Nov. 1997... Dixie Landings (POR)* *-Oct/Nov. 2004... Offsite (Sheraton Safari)*

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,600	Re: Which Water Park? We went to both two times each on our last trip. We really like TL better than BB. BB's theme is cool. BB has mostly body slides where as TL has more tube slides. The pool is also bigger at TL than BB. __________________ I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! 11/78 & 11/84- WDW - Ft. Wilderness 09/87 - Disneyland - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07 STEELERS WILL BE BACK IN 2008! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WILL BE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The Brownies are returning to WDW 151 days 17 hours 50 minutes

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Metalfan Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 851	Re: Which Water Park? Typhoon Lagoon is probably better suited for young children! __________________ Rock Hard! Ride Freeeeee! Like a tiger in a cage, I begin to shake with rage! Nothing else.

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bwm8184 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 162	Re: Which Water Park? I'd probably recommend TL for little kids. I think theres more to do at BB for older kids. __________________ Brian 1989-CBR 1991-CBR 1995-Dixie Landings 1997-Dixie Landings 2000-CBR 2003-Swan 2007-CBR 2008 AKL

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Upstairs in the GF Gingerbread House Posts: 7,560	Re: Which Water Park? While you are at TL, go to Typhoon Tillie's for lunch and get the Chicken Caesar Salad! Yummy!!! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Team Jake If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	Re: Which Water Park? Thanks everyone !!! TL it is !!...............now which day...(the planning continues......) __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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aloha_stitch Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lost in my mind. It is weird in here Posts: 225	Re: Which Water Park? I got hurt at TL when i was little, so I'd say BB, but that is me. I have only been to TL once and that was the time I got hurt. I was so young that I can't remember it too well. __________________ Ohana means family.... family means no one is left behind or forgotten. -------------------------------------------------- The closer you are to the light..... the greater your Shadow becomes. Looks like your summer vacation isn't the only one that's over, Roxas. Brer Rabbit's best buddie

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snow'sfriend Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neverland Posts: 371	Re: Which Water Park? Definitly TL-- It's great for the kids but at the same time relaxing for the adults!!!

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