Well, the change for the day is that the family decided on Typhoon Lagoon instead of Blizzard Beach.  We just love the wave pool and the Crusher Gusher at TL, and the tropical theming is infinitely more appealing to us northerners!  ;-)   We drove over in the rental car since parking there is quick and easy AND we are headed to Downtown Disney this afternoon after we finish up in the waterpark.

We arrived a bit past 8:40 or so, and there were already lots of people there.  I didn't think they were opening an hour early this year, but it sure looked like they were.  There was already lots of people in the park so the lines were not empy.  Not bad, but not empty.   Towels are still $1 a piece and we easily located a good spot with umbrella (to protect out bags) in case of rain.  Then it was off to Crusher Gusher and 3 rides one on each tube.  This is a great ride, just remember to keep that bottom raised and you'll have a great time!  ;-)

After that Kristen headed for the lazy river and the girls and I headed for the water slides.  They did Humunga Kowabunga a couple times and I passed.  Wedgies that require surgical removal are to be avoided in my book.  But I pointed and laughed as they tugged their suits back to socially acceptable locations after each ride.  :-D  No pictures though.  That would be rude, AND I left the camera in a nice safe DRY location.  Darn it!  LOL

We hit slides all around the park from the right side toward the left.  The family raft at Gangplank Falls was about the longest line at 20 minutes or so.  But this was early and the crowds were not here yet.  We finished all the slides we wished to ride and then let the Lazy River take us back to our area of the park.  There we found Kristen and after a short swim and another ride on Crusher Gusher it was time for some lunch.  We hit the Leaning Palm and the food was pretty good.  The birds weren't too bad near us until a brainiac decided to feed them and brought in about 50 or so...  Thwap, Thwap, THWAP to the stupid tourists.  ;-) 

After lunch Brinn wanted some more slide time and Maddy and I hit the Lazy river for a once around.  Just as we wereT returning to our starting point the heavens opened up and it started to rain.  We arrived back at the umbrella, but no Kristen or Brinn.  We lounged in a chair unti they returned, and with the some heavier ran and then the thunder and lightening started.  OK - time to go! 

We packed everything up and headed for the showers.  After we were ready the storm was passing of course, and they reopened the swimming areas.  But that's OK.  We're coming back on Saturday anyway and will spend some more quality pool time then!  :-)