Conference koolit::disney

    There are lockers are typhoon lagoon.  Best be prepared and come with
    quarters.  Also, once you put stuff in ... next time you open it you'll
    have to feed it with quarters again if you still want to use it.

    When you enter Typhoon Lagoon you want to bear to the right as you
    cross the bridge taking you near the water. Just beyond the souvenir
    shop are two areas of lockers. There are both large and small lockers.
    
    I had a little pouch with me and stashed my money in the pouch and
    placed it in the locker.
    
    The locker keys are on a strong elastic band that you can put around
    your wrist.
    
    Bring lots of quarters.
    
    Mike

    The souvenir shop also sells a gadget that you can wear
    like a necklace for holding things like cash.  I noticed
    a lot of people wearing these when we were there in May
    1990.  I didn't inspect the gadgets very closely but
    they seemed to be a two piece plastic tube which probably
    screwed together.  I imagine they are fairly waterproof.
    In general, I wouldn't worry too much about getting US
    currency wet, the water won't harm it.  
    
    Our solution was to get a locker (we got one near the shark
    reef) to store our cameras and most of our cash in.  We put
    the cash we thought we'd need (about $20 or so) in a small
    change purse which we left on our chairs with no problems.
    We didn't open the locker until we were ready to videotape
    and take pictures.

    You can also get a little cylinder shaped plastic capsule about 5" long
    that hangs from a lanyard around your neck that people use to keep a
    few dollars etc. dry.  They can be had at shops that sell beach
    necessities, or at Typhoon Lagoon itself, (with the Miss Tilly logo of
    course), for about $3-5.

    But you don't really need much money at Typhoon Lagoon.  If you are a
    resort guest, bring your resort ID and charge everything to your room. 
    Otherwise you need a few bucks for lunch and souvenirs, but I found it
    easier to leave my wallet locked in the glove box of the car, and charge
    it.  Much easier than to keep making the long trek to the lockers to
    visit my money all day.

    It's important to note that there aren't as many lockers as there
    should be and thus you should make a beeline to the lockers as soon as
    you enter TL. 
    
    Mike

    This is copied from note 97.22 "WDW - Tips and Hints".

        When we were in WDW this last trip, we noticed that many
        (most?) people seemed to be wearing these "belly bags".  I was
        somewhat concerned about being pick-pocketed and these looked
        like a good idea.  My wife and I each ended up buying one and
        they worked out really well.

        We bought fairly small ones because we didn't want to carry a
        lot of stuff.  The smaller the better since they are more
        comfortable.  We bought them with a couple of pockets.  I used
        one pocket to hold our annual passports, and all of the
        assorted upgrades(RC,DI,PI,TL).  The other (smaller) pocket
        was for a single credit card, resort ID card, divers license,
        and a little cash (always less than $200).  My wife carried
        the kid's autograph book in her bag as well as some cash and a
        resort ID.

        We kept everything else in a safety deposit box in the hotel. 
        This included most of our cash, airline tickets, wallets,
        credit cards, etc.

        Whenever we would go to the water parks, we would place these
        belly bags in a locker and only carry enough cash for lunch.

        This worked out well for us.  I would recommend getting one if
        you worry about pick-pockets.
    
    

    I second Jim's vote for the belly bag.
    
    My wife and kids got one before we left. I didn't think I'd want one
    but when I got down there I began to worry about pickpockets. My first
    souvenir purchase was a Mickey belly bag. My bag held my passports, my
    keys (including room keys), my traveler's cheques, my wallet, my little
    pad for notes, and a writing instrument or two.
    
    Tons of people were wearing these bags. They are sort of an answer for
    "One-Stop pocket fishing". I suggest that you try to get one that has
    two or even three compartments.
    
    Mine is tucked away safely for my next trip.
    
    Mike

    When we were there in April, the lockers at Typhoon Lagoon did not use
    quarters.  You stood in line, and rented a locker for $4 and you were
    given a key on a cord.  When you were ready to leave and you had
    already emptied the locker, you returned the key and the rental receipt
    at the towel rental location and they gave you $2 back.
    
    At River Country, the lockers do require quarters everytime you open
    them, but it wasn't too much of a hassle either.
    
    Bill