Crocs are great for walking and wading, but depending on the rides you enjoy at the water parks, you will likely want a tighter fitting shoe that will withstand the waves and turbulence that Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon throw at you!
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Guests are welcome to wear footwear throughout the park (flip flops, sandals, water socks, etc.). Guests will need to remove any type of footwear on most attractions. Outside footwear (shoes, sneakers, boots, etc.)
And because we do the hard work so you don't have to, we also wore Crocs all day at Disney World! Although they're a perfectly suitable shoe for the parks, there is something important that Crocs-wearers need to know before coming to Disney World.
Typhoon Lagoon and the weatherThe water at Typhoon Lagoon is heated, making the park a good choice to visit during most days of the year; however, during inclement weather or if an extended bout of cold temperatures are predicted, Disney will close the water parks.
You'll hear people say You need closed-toe shoes to ride some rides. This is old information, Lagoon now lets you take off your shoes on the rides where sandals could fall off. Take a backpack.
Crocs aren't typical flat shoes that leave your feet hurting after walking around Disney World or Universal Orlando all day. The cushioned design of Crocs is a benefit when you're walking 10,000+ steps per day, easily.
Crocs are absolutely great Disney shoes for stroller riding kiddos! In fact, Crocs are the only shoes my kids have ever worn while vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort. I love that they're comfortable, easy to take on and off, and quick to dry if wet from playing in a splash area.
The two best options for our Disney park days are the CloudFoam or the Ultraboost. I personally own many CloudFoam and love them. The CloudFoams shoes are great because their uppers provide a sock-like snug fit, and their cushion helps to provide all day comfort.
We suggest you avoid swimwear with buckles, zippers or any exposed metal, as these are often not allowed. While it might seem like a suitable option, a lot of water parks don't allow wet suits, so it really is important to check before you visit to save a wasted trip if you haven't got an alternative.
You'll be going down water slides, body surfing waves in wave pools, and possibly chasing your young children around the kiddie areas. For this reason, avoid wearing flimsy bikinis. This helps prevent any accidental flashing incidents or the possibility of losing your bikini top or bottom on a slide or in a pool area.