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5. Add some more shady spots

Patio at Blizzard BeachIf you want to get a place in the shade at Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, you have to be fast. These prime lounge chairs are usually taken about a half-hour after rope drop. And if you still want a spot out of the scorching sun, you can either spend $50 to rent a chair with an umbrella or shell out $200 to $300 or more (depending on the season) for a cabana for up to six people (which includes an attendant, private lockers, drinks and towels). Disney would make a lot more guests happier if it added more spaces in the shade, but in the meantime, you can find some peaceful places near Crush 'N' Gusher, Shark Reef, Cascade Cove and near the bottom right of the wave pool at Typhoon Lagoon. At Blizzard Beach, there's a secluded spot at the backside of the park on the right side of Summit Plummet, on a platform over the wave pool on the bottom left, a gazebo with a picnic table near the lazy river and in the Tike's Peak toddler play area.

6. Offer FastPasses

MagicBandsAll of the parks' waterslides are pretty slow-loading, and neither park offers any attraction with FastPass+. But priority access at water parks isn't unheard of — SeaWorld's Aquatica park offers a Quick Queue program for six of its most popular slides. You have to pay for the privilege at that park, but with Walt Disney World guests so familiar with making FastPass+ selections at the main theme parks, it just makes sense to offer the option at Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon too.

7. Focus on food

Seafood Platter from The Boathouse at Disney SpringsAll of that running around from line to line and slide to slide makes you hungry. And what are your food options at Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach? Snow cones, mini donuts and hot dogs, mostly. Sure, elegant dining and water parks don't exactly go together, but Typhoon Lagoon, especially, offers such beautiful surroundings that it might be nice to be able to enjoy them in a pleasant, air-conditioned restaurant. Neither water park has ever had any table-service eateries, so they would likely be a welcome addition.

8. Add nightly entertainment

Island Nights at Aquatica OrlandoWater parks traditionally close much earlier than other theme parks, but offering some new amenities could entice people to stay later. After all, if Disney's Animal Kingdom can start staying open later, surely Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon could try it too. This summer, Aquatica Orlando has been celebrating with Island Nights, which feature longer park hours, a special soundtrack and a DJ and dancers each Friday and Saturday night. And Chimelong Water Park in China, which had the highest attendance of any water park in the world last year (only beating out Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach), offers a nightly Starry Water Party that features an aquatic flying trapeze. Any special nightly events could draw more visitors to Disney's water parks during the day and they could also bring guests to Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon after they spent the day at one of the four main parks.

Will you be visiting Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach this year? Are there any other changes you'd like to see there? Be sure to leave your comments below!

 
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