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Shark Reef allows guests, at least ten
years of age or older, the opportunity to experience snorkeling with
the likes of sharks and tropical fish. Snorkel equipment is provided
free of charge. If snorkeling in the reef is not your style,
non-swimming guests can view the swimmers and fish through the
portholes of a sunken tanker, for this is what the reef is built
around.
Castaway Creek is a 2,100-foot "lazy"
river, which affords you the opportunity to grab an inner tube and
your sunglasses and wind your way through the park in this 3-foot
deep waterway. The ride takes you through an array of caves and
waterfalls, and an area known as Water Works, where you will find
yourself showered from the broken pipes. There are spots along the
route to disembark if you so choose.
Humunga Kowabunga is home to the 3
speed slides that shoot you through caverns at speeds of up to 30
miles per hour. Each of the slides is 214 feet long and offers
thrill seekers a 51-foot drop. Guests must be 4 feet tall to ride
any of the slides.
The Storm Slides, named Jib Jammer,
Rudder Buster, and Stern Burner, are the body slides that send you
down, at 30 miles per hour, thru waterfalls and caves. These slides
are each about 300 feet long.
Ketchakiddee Creek is the place to
take your young ones in their "Mickey floaties" and "Froggie masks"
to have a good time! This area of Typhoon Lagoon is open only to
guest 4 feet tall and under. All children must be accompanied by an
adult. In this area you will find pint sized versions of slides,
fountains, waterfalls, squirting whales and seals, a pint sized
rapids ride, and tugboat with lots to do, and a beautiful grotto
which your wee ones will love to run through.
GangPlank Falls and Keelhaul Falls
are places where families can enjoy a white water rafting adventure
together!
Wondering where to dine while at
Typhoon Lagoon? You can either bring your own picnic lunch or dine
at one of two restaurants called Typhoon Tilly's or Leaning Palms,
both offering outdoor seating. Each offers a variety of fast food
options, and Typhoon Tilly's offers an area for ice cream and frozen
yogurt. Please note that no alcoholic beverages are allowed in the
park.
Forgot your sunscreen, or your
bathing suit?? Singapore Sal's sells an assortment of beach items
for anything you may have forgotten; here you will find items
ranging from sunglasses to beach chairs.
Surfing lessons are also offered at
Typhoon Lagoon, on certain dates and times. Call 1-407-WDW-SURF
(939-7873) for more information.
Locker Rooms with changing facilities
and showers are offered near the entrance to the park. Small lockers
cost $3 plus a $2 deposit, large lockers cost $5 plus a $2 deposit,
towels can be rented for $1, and life jackets and tubes are
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