You'd think with so many attractions, roller coasters, characters, shows, etc. that one of the theme parks - Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios - would have been the high point of our holiday, but in fact we all loved the day we spent at Typhoon Lagoon because it was truly relaxing, and a lot of fun.
We'd paid extra to have a Beachcomber Shack. This is a private cabana set in "Getaway Glen" to which only those with wristbands have access. It included a locker, towels and unlimited drinks for all of us, plus our own assistant, Marylou, who popped by several times during the day to check up on us and see if we needed anything.
We paid quite a lot ($200) for the privilege of the cabana, but I think it was worth it for that visit. There were six of us so the unlimited drinks alone would have come to $78, plus the cost of a locker. Also, the chances of us finding (and keeping) six sunbeds together were pretty slim, and we liked the idea of having somewhere we could retreat to and call our own. I don't think it would be worth it for a smaller party, however, or in high season when it's more expensive.
There are plenty of "rides" at Typhoon Lagoon. I'm scared of roller coasters, and generally don't like high or fast rides so I avoided the worst of them, but I loved all the ones called "falls". Mayday Falls, Keelhaul Falls, Gangplank Falls and Miss Adventure Falls - all raft rides. We all loved the lazy river (Castaway Creek) and there were times floating around in a tube in the sunshine when I felt the entire cost of our Florida holiday was worth it just for that moment of bliss. The wave pool was also fantastic.
When it came to lunchtime, full marks to wonderful Disney for their special menus. They have allergy free menus for every possible allergy, and this awesome vegan menu. I had the Impossible burger, and Roderic gave the bratwurst a try and said it was as good as a meat one.
We spent the whole day at Typhoon Lagoon, from opening (10.00) to closing (5.00) and would happily do so again. We plan to go back to Typhoon Lagoon before we leave. (Blizzard Beach is currently closed.)
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