Which water park for kids?

rlb · 06-13-2009

I know this has been ask before but what which would you recommend for kids? Ages will be 5 and 3?

Mickeybug · 06-13-2009

Schlitterbahn, New Braunfels, TX. Oh wait, this is Disney

Well, that's hard to say because they both have something for everyone. DH and I both prefer BB because of the family ride + kids loved to look at the snowmen melting as well as riding the ski lift. But, the lagoon at TL rocks!

LuvMyLittleNoah · 06-13-2009

When we took our son at 3 he loved both, but seemed to have more fun at TL. We will have to see which one he likes best at 5.

**WishUponAStar** · 06-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Mickeybug

Schlitterbahn, New Braunfels, TX.

OMG! Schlitterbahn!

johnkimv · 06-13-2009

I think it is easier to keep track of kids in the kiddie area at Blizzard Beach. They both seem to offer the same sort of slides, but I feel BB is easier for 1 person to watch 2 kids at in the kiddie area.

bribren · 06-13-2009

I found my kids loved the wave at TL, rather than the bobbing along. Plus there seems to be more shade for little feet at TL.

Mickey Mom · 06-13-2009

We prefer TL for our kids. They can play at the start of the wave pool without being overcome by the large waves. The kiddie area is a lot of fun and all our kids love the kiddie tube slide, they all did it for the first time when they were only 18months old, and our DS, now 6yrs, still enjoyed it this year (although it is probably the last time he would fit). Also the family ride is a little more tame at TL for smaller kids. We found the kiddie area at BB fun, but a lot of the slides didn't have enough water coming down and our kids were getting stuck half-way and we had to climb/reach to pull them down. We found the rest of BB still too old for our kids, now aged 2/4/6.

beatman23 · 06-14-2009

I think TL works better for little kids because there definately seems to be more shade and the the kiddie area is a little better for the younger kids.

MickeyEars · 06-14-2009

We

TL the best!

timkelmom · 06-14-2009

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Originally Posted by Mickeybug

Schlitterbahn, New Braunfels, TX. Oh wait, this is Disney

I have always wanted to go there. We have been in South TX several times, just never when the park is open. We'll get there sometime.

timkelmom · 06-14-2009

I haven't voted, I think they would both be equally fun. Both have a nice area for little ones.

skwak · 06-14-2009

Both are great but I would suggest TL.

dancing4disney · 06-14-2009

Our family has always seemed to favor TL. BB is just too sunny and many of the slides are for older children. We just love the theming at TL...I live up north so I don't find snowmen to be too appealing.

DayDreamer · 06-14-2009

I feel like its a toss up between the two but TL might have a slight edge over BB because of the wave pool. To be honest you can't go wrong with either park.

asp8tis · 06-15-2009

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Originally Posted by dancing4disney

I live up north so I don't find snowmen to be too appealing.

I second that!

Our kids enjoyed both, but I'd say for small children TL is a little better. The children's area was a little more fun for them, and they enjoyed the wave pool. Also, I find the bright sun reflecting off of all of that fake white snow at BB to be a little blinding at times!

View Poll Results: which waterpark for kids?
Blizzard Beach	9	37.50%
Typhoon Lagoon	15	62.50%
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Mickeybug Big Cheese Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bossier, LA Posts: 502	Re: Which water park for kids? Schlitterbahn, New Braunfels, TX. Oh wait, this is Disney Well, that's hard to say because they both have something for everyone. DH and I both prefer BB because of the family ride + kids loved to look at the snowmen melting as well as riding the ski lift. But, the lagoon at TL rocks!

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LuvMyLittleNoah Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 423	Re: Which water park for kids? When we took our son at 3 he loved both, but seemed to have more fun at TL. We will have to see which one he likes best at 5. __________________ Kim Sept 2007 Pop Century 2nd trip Sept 17-25, 2009 Pop Century with Free Dining! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our 2nd family trip to WDW! we are in Disney having fun.

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bribren Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 536	Re: Which water park for kids? I found my kids loved the wave at TL, rather than the bobbing along. Plus there seems to be more shade for little feet at TL.

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Mickey Mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Re: Which water park for kids? We prefer TL for our kids. They can play at the start of the wave pool without being overcome by the large waves. The kiddie area is a lot of fun and all our kids love the kiddie tube slide, they all did it for the first time when they were only 18months old, and our DS, now 6yrs, still enjoyed it this year (although it is probably the last time he would fit). Also the family ride is a little more tame at TL for smaller kids. We found the kiddie area at BB fun, but a lot of the slides didn't have enough water coming down and our kids were getting stuck half-way and we had to climb/reach to pull them down. We found the rest of BB still too old for our kids, now aged 2/4/6. __________________ 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!! 114 days 14 hours 9 minutes

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beatman23 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disney in my mind Posts: 58	Re: Which water park for kids? I think TL works better for little kids because there definately seems to be more shade and the the kiddie area is a little better for the younger kids.

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,709	Re: Which water park for kids? I haven't voted, I think they would both be equally fun. Both have a nice area for little ones. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER

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dancing4disney Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New England Posts: 587	Re: Which water park for kids? Our family has always seemed to favor TL. BB is just too sunny and many of the slides are for older children. We just love the theming at TL...I live up north so I don't find snowmen to be too appealing.

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Which water park for kids? I feel like its a toss up between the two but TL might have a slight edge over BB because of the wave pool. To be honest you can't go wrong with either park. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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