5 Tips For Visiting Typhoon Lagoon/Disney World

  

#5 Bring Water Shoes

A friend suggested this and it was definitely a good idea. The ground surface is hot and slippery. Flip Flops and slides are not as safe as water shoes. Water shoes will stay on your feet when you're on the rides. 

#4 Arrive Early

Arriving early is a good idea for any Disney park. The water parks are no exception.

You can grab chairs, lockers and set up before the rides open.  We were first in line for Mayday Falls a single person tube ride that later had long lines.

 

#3 Bring a Towel

The price of a ticket does not include a towel, but you can rent towels at the park for $2. I suggest bringing your own. Of course, if you're traveling light bringing your own towel is not always an option.  

#2 Rent a Locker

Large lockers are $15. They're big enough to hold a back pack and your valuables. Some visitors are more trustworthy than I am and left their belongings on chairs. Lock up your phones and let the kids  enjoy the park and rides.

#1 Remember Water Safety

Read the signs, obey the rules and keep an eye on your kids.

Climbing in Grand Tetons National Park

Our family of 7 understood that climbing with our Exum Adventure guides was going to push us beyond out limits. We were soon to find out just how far that push would be. Our guides, Brenton and Tim set us up with our gear - climbing ropes, helmets and harnesses. The sun is strong and sun screen is a must, The weather can change and heavy clothing and rain gear have to be packed in your back pack along with water and lunch. The experience was not only about climbing, but how to survive on the mountain. 

                                          

Gear in tow, we set off by ferry across Jenny Lake where we hiked a short distance uphill to our climbing point. All geared up, we learned that climbing is all about trusting the strength in your legs.  The mountain doesn't always provide a hand grip. 

      

Zoey and Jesse 1st tier

 We set out on the first of four tiers in two teams. There was no rush as we got the feel for the mountain, a two-hundred foot slab of rock. It was all about completing each segment. The further up we went, the more we understood how far we could push ourselves. Everyone admitted to having that one point where they had to dig deep to keep going. For me, the last ten feet were one of those just do it  moments.  Adam, the last climber on my team exhausted his cell battery taking these great pictures of us climbing.  

                                          

                         

At the top - almost.  The 4th tier completed, we stopped to eat again. Fueling your body is as important as staying hydrated.

                                                                                        

It was our choice if we wanted to go further. Reluctantly, I joined Zoey, Jesse, Adam and Michael while Ben and Melissa waited for us to repel over the overhang.

       

We hiked down a rocky trail alongside Hidden Falls back to the ferry.

                                         

 Later that evening we celebrated with a well deserved dinner at The Blue Lion and dessert at Moo's Ice Cream.





  

It was the best family adventure ever and 5/7 of us would definitely do it again.