Please tell me about Blizzard Beach!

mickeysgirlz · 02-10-2009

When I renewed my passes, I received a one day pass for a waterpark, expires on 3/31! SO, we are going up on 3/7 and ONLY Blizzard Beach is open.

I've been to TL, but it was like 14 years ago!

Waterparks really aren't my thing . . . but DD9 is dying to go, and here's our chance. (can't beat FREE!)

I checked out the website, and snooped around other sites . . . but you all tell it like it is, so FILL ME IN!!

Here is my problem: DD5 is 43" and DD9 is 53" so I'm afraid we won't be able to do much, since everything seems listed by height. How strict are they in the kiddie area with NO KIDS OVER 48" rule?

Thanks!

KittieKChick · 02-10-2009

I don't have any info on the heights rule. But, I will say this, I like BB a lot more than TL. It seems like there is more to do and the rides are different than TL. I particularly like the Toboggan racers (which does not have a height requirement).

Toboggan Racers

Mickey Mom · 02-10-2009

I think your kids will be a at a great age for BB. We the love water parks but tend to stick to TL because our kids are so young (2/4/6) and there is more for the younger ones at TL. But 6/9 is a great age for BB! The "pre-teen" area(I forget the exact name of the area) has a lot for them to do. They are pretty sticky on height requirements, but there is plenty to do for all. The toboggan racers are great, the family raft ride is excellent and you call all do these together.
You will all have a great time! Enjoy!

mousemom · 02-10-2009

We have been to BB twice and really liked both times. I think this summer we will attempt TL to see how it compares to BB. I hera good things about TL but I guess its what you are looking for in a waterpark. I like to try something different.

mairinmaureen · 02-10-2009

The pre-teen area at BB is awesome. I wish they had activities like that for adults. We liked TL a little better for adults.

mickeysgirlz · 02-10-2009

I don't even have TL as an option, because it reopens after my passes expire!

Thanks for all the info . . . I'm sure it will be FUN! So do you all tend to stay ALL DAY or should I plan a half of a day? With a nap then the parks at night?

Altho, the parks close at 8pm on the weekend we are going . . . boooooooo!

Mickey Mom · 02-10-2009

We like to go when the park opens. You get a great choice of seating, and the park isn't as busy as it will be later on in the afternoon. Usually a full morning of sun/water has us warn out by early afternoon. We usually have lunch and laze around the lazy river until we're ready to go.

You could go back to the resort for a rest/freshen-up and head back to a park for dinner and evening fun, but our kids being younger tend to do well to just go back to the resort and relax there.

mairinmaureen · 02-10-2009

A half day is definitely long enough!

MickeyEars · 02-10-2009

From my experience they're very strict on height requirements. There is still plently to do at BB with you younger daughter. You'll definitely have and awesome time.

I agree that half a day is plenty, but if you only have 1 day you may want to take full advantage and try to do the whole day.

mickeysgirlz · 02-10-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyEars

From my experience they're very strict on height requirements. There is still plently to do at BB with you younger daughter. You'll definitely have and awesome time.

I agree that half a day is plenty, but if you only have 1 day you may want to take full advantage and try to do the whole day.

Yes, but being a single Mom of two, I can't be in two places at once!

So I was hoping that DD9 could hang in the kiddie area that was safe for DD5. DD9 is a WATER NUT, so she's happy as long as water is around her!!

We are going to leave Palm Beach about 7am and arrive at 10am opening. We'll stay until we are tired then, check in to POP (I just booked it).

Thanks everyone!!

Soundgod · 02-10-2009

I've been to BB more times than I've been to TL.
I think I like BB better.
Both have most of the same slides or at least similar enough, though the signature slide at BB is the over tall Summit Plummit while TL features the Crush n' Gusher water coaster.
Both have kiddie areas and both also have plenty of family slides (example-Teamboat Springs at BB). Both have long lazy rivers.
One warning, you will be doing a lot of climbing to get back to the tops of the slides.

dixie · 02-11-2009

oh I like them both as each has it's own charm I am sure you will enjoy your day there

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,321	Please tell me about Blizzard Beach! When I renewed my passes, I received a one day pass for a waterpark, expires on 3/31! SO, we are going up on 3/7 and ONLY Blizzard Beach is open. I've been to TL, but it was like 14 years ago! Waterparks really aren't my thing . . . but DD9 is dying to go, and here's our chance. (can't beat FREE!) I checked out the website, and snooped around other sites . . . but you all tell it like it is, so FILL ME IN!! Here is my problem: DD5 is 43" and DD9 is 53" so I'm afraid we won't be able to do much, since everything seems listed by height. How strict are they in the kiddie area with NO KIDS OVER 48" rule? Thanks! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 20 days 4 hours 17 minutes

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KittieKChick Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 855	Re: Please tell me about Blizzard Beach! I don't have any info on the heights rule. But, I will say this, I like BB a lot more than TL. It seems like there is more to do and the rides are different than TL. I particularly like the Toboggan racers (which does not have a height requirement). Toboggan Racers __________________ Brandy - Mommy to a 'May 2007' Princess! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Happiness is having a Disney trip planned. oh yeah, and having the family to go with you. Correction: I now know that the family is optional. Por Favor Mantengase Alejado De Las Puertas **19901997200020052006-Belated Honeymoon2009***

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Mickey Mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Re: Please tell me about Blizzard Beach! I think your kids will be a at a great age for BB. We the love water parks but tend to stick to TL because our kids are so young (2/4/6) and there is more for the younger ones at TL. But 6/9 is a great age for BB! The "pre-teen" area(I forget the exact name of the area) has a lot for them to do. They are pretty sticky on height requirements, but there is plenty to do for all. The toboggan racers are great, the family raft ride is excellent and you call all do these together. You will all have a great time! Enjoy! __________________ Dream Disney Dreams!! Next Trip...March 2010 POFQ! 2009 CB Pirate Room! 2008 Disneyland Hotel Disneyland 1st trip w/o the kids! 2008 POFQ 2007 ASMovie/Sport 1st visit w/2nd DD! 2006 POR 1st visit w/DD! 2004 POR 1st visit w/DS! 2002 WL 1st visit w/DH! 1998 CS 1997 ASSport/POR 1996 POR 1995 POR 1994 POR 1993 CB 1992 POR 1990 CB 1988 FW 1st Trip to DisneyWorld 1978 Offsite 1st Trip to Disneyland - 2years old and hooked already!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our Next Disney Dream Come True!! 113 days 18 hours 47 minutes

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mousemom Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Havana,Florida Posts: 1,207	Re: Please tell me about Blizzard Beach! We have been to BB twice and really liked both times. I think this summer we will attempt TL to see how it compares to BB. I hera good things about TL but I guess its what you are looking for in a waterpark. I like to try something different. __________________ MY DISNEY TRIPS June 2006 Seraton Resort June 2007 Orange Lake Resort April 2008 Marriot Resort Sept. 2008 Old Key West Nov. 2008 Sarratoga Springs Resort May, 2009 Villas at Wilderness Lodge June, 2009 Grand Beach (offsite) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A fun family trip!!

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,321	Re: Please tell me about Blizzard Beach! I don't even have TL as an option, because it reopens after my passes expire! Thanks for all the info . . . I'm sure it will be FUN! So do you all tend to stay ALL DAY or should I plan a half of a day? With a nap then the parks at night? Altho, the parks close at 8pm on the weekend we are going . . . boooooooo! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 20 days 4 hours 17 minutes

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Mickey Mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Re: Please tell me about Blizzard Beach! We like to go when the park opens. You get a great choice of seating, and the park isn't as busy as it will be later on in the afternoon. Usually a full morning of sun/water has us warn out by early afternoon. We usually have lunch and laze around the lazy river until we're ready to go. You could go back to the resort for a rest/freshen-up and head back to a park for dinner and evening fun, but our kids being younger tend to do well to just go back to the resort and relax there. __________________ Dream Disney Dreams!! Next Trip...March 2010 POFQ! 2009 CB Pirate Room! 2008 Disneyland Hotel Disneyland 1st trip w/o the kids! 2008 POFQ 2007 ASMovie/Sport 1st visit w/2nd DD! 2006 POR 1st visit w/DD! 2004 POR 1st visit w/DS! 2002 WL 1st visit w/DH! 1998 CS 1997 ASSport/POR 1996 POR 1995 POR 1994 POR 1993 CB 1992 POR 1990 CB 1988 FW 1st Trip to DisneyWorld 1978 Offsite 1st Trip to Disneyland - 2years old and hooked already!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our Next Disney Dream Come True!! 113 days 18 hours 47 minutes

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mairinmaureen Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: America's Roller Coast Posts: 763	Re: Please tell me about Blizzard Beach! A half day is definitely long enough! __________________ Aug. '93 – 1 Day – Magic Kingdom – Offsite (Marriott's Cypress Harbour Resort – 7 Days) April-May '99 – 8 Days – WDW – Dixie Landings Resort (Magnolia Bend) Sept. '08 – 10 Days – WDW – Port Orleans Resort Riverside (Alligator Bayou) *Next Trip:* April-May '10 – 8 Days – WDW – Caribbean Beach Resort My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 150 days 9 hours 17 minutes

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MickeyEars Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Mitten Posts: 950	Re: Please tell me about Blizzard Beach! From my experience they're very strict on height requirements. There is still plently to do at BB with you younger daughter. You'll definitely have and awesome time. I agree that half a day is plenty, but if you only have 1 day you may want to take full advantage and try to do the whole day. __________________ Tiggerific is my DH 1994 October: Our Honeymoon: Beach Club Resort 1997 April: POFQ 2003 February: POFQ (first trip with the kids) / October: All Star Sports (our anniversary get-a-way) 2004 September: Coronado Springs (We survived Hurricane Jeanne) 2007 Jan: POFQ / Aug: Caribbean Beach 2008 August: All Star Sports (just me and DH ) December: Wilderness Lodge 2009 April: Pop Century (our surprise to the kids 1 day at the MK April 17th) August: Pop My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip...when the Fantasyland refurb is finished.

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,810	Re: Please tell me about Blizzard Beach! I've been to BB more times than I've been to TL. I think I like BB better. Both have most of the same slides or at least similar enough, though the signature slide at BB is the over tall Summit Plummit while TL features the Crush n' Gusher water coaster. Both have kiddie areas and both also have plenty of family slides (example-Teamboat Springs at BB). Both have long lazy rivers. One warning, you will be doing a lot of climbing to get back to the tops of the slides. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 3 days 16 hours 17 minutes

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