The Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Water Parks
You’ll find two incredible water parks at Walt Disney World: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. We’ve spent ample time at each of these parks and have coverage ranging from renting a locker to experiencing each attraction.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Open seasonally, Typhoon Lagoon is one of two waterparks at Walt Disney World. The park is themed to an island setting after a typhoon turns everything upside down. You might even find a ship sitting on top of a mountain! Check out our Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, or browse our entire water park coverage below.
These Two Beloved Characters No Longer Meet Regularly at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Unfortunately, we rarely see character meet-and-greets at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon anymore. However, some characters appear at H20 Glow Nights, a separately ticketed event on Saturday evenings throughout the summer. But…
What We Know: Water Park Perk for Eligible Disney Resort Guests in 2025
Earlier this year, Disney announced a new water perk for eligible guests visiting Walt Disney World in 2025. This perk applies to guests staying in what’s considered the Disney Resorts…
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Opening Date Announced for Late 2024
Disney has posted dates for what seems to have become a semi-annual transition of their water parks opening and closing. Disney’s Blizzard Beach is scheduled to re-open on Monday, November…
What to Eat at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (Locations, Menus, and Food Photos)
If you’re planning a trip to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, you might be curious about dining options. Combined, Typhoon Lagoon has approximately 14 quick-service restaurants, kiosks, and stands. Technically, the water…
Touring Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (One-Day Itinerary)
It’s no secret that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is a favorite water park for many, including a Resorts Gal favorite. From its tropical landscapes to thrilling attractions, the park is an…
Typhoon Lagoon Refillable Mugs (Beverages, Refill Stations, & Value)
If you visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (or Blizzard Beach), you can purchase a refillable mug. This option is unique and works somewhat differently from the resort refillable mugs. Below, we’ll…
We’re Convinced No One Knows the Mountain Trail at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Exists!
It’s true. We walk the Mountain Trail every time we visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and are convinced that other guests are unaware it exists. The Mount Mayday Trail is one…
List of Attractions With Height Requirements at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Typhoon Lagoon is a popular water park, and it’s easy to see why. With its thrilling slides, lazy river, and tremendous wave pool, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Even…
Beachcomber Shacks at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (Cabana Rentals)
If you’re looking for a dedicated place to relax during your visit to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, you might consider renting a Beachcomber Shack. These private cabanas offer amenities to enhance…
Locker Rentals at Typhoon Lagoon (Everything You Need to Know)
We wouldn’t visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon without renting a locker. It’s the first thing we do upon arrival and an essential part of the planning process for the water park….
Singapore Sal’s (The Gift Shop at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon)
Singapore Sal’s is the primary gift shop at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park. The store sells souvenirs and other water park-related merchandise. Below, we’ll browse a few photos of what…
Everything Towels at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
If you’re planning a trip to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, you’ll likely wonder whether you’ll need towels. Thankfully, towel rentals are available to off-site guests, and complimentary towels are provided to…
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Map
Here is the map for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. It details location specifics for attractions, food and beverages, and merchandise sections. You can preview a PDF version of the map here….
Crush ‘n’ Gusher at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (A Water Coaster Attraction)
Crush ‘n’ Gusher is one of the signature attractions for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. It is part waterslide and part coaster. The attraction is themed to an abandoned fruit-processing plant. Riders…
Float Your Cares Away at Castaway Creek (The Lazy River at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon)
If you’re looking for a truly slow day at Walt Disney World, you might consider visiting Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. While everyone else is taking on the slides, raft rides, and…
Why We Love the Surf Pool at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Ready to catch some waves? The Surf Pool at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is perfect for catching a few waves outside the ocean. This tremendous wave pool generates up to six-foot…
Miss Adventure Falls at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (A Family Raft Ride)
Miss Adventure Falls is a family raft ride at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. While it opened some time ago, it remains the park’s newest attraction. The ride fits into the theming…
Don’t Miss These 3 Storm Slides at Typhoon Lagoon
Typhoon Lagoon’s Storm Slides offer the chance to take an adventurous and winding slide down the side of Mount Mayday. However, these slides are not nearly as intimidating as some…
Take the Plunge Down Humunga Kowabunga at Typhoon Lagoon
Humunga Kowabunga is one of the premier water slide attractions at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. It comprises three side-by-side body slides that offer a 5-story drop down the side of Mount…
Keelhaul Falls at Typhoon Lagoon (An Inner Tube Water Slide Attraction)
Keelhaul Falls is a water slide attraction for single riders at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. It’s located toward the back of the park near Ketchakiddee Creek, the dedicated children’s area. More…
Mayday Falls at Typhoon Lagoon (An Inner Tube Water Slide Attraction)
Mayday Falls is a water slide attraction at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. It’s located toward the back of the park near Ketchakiddee Creek, the dedicated children’s area. More specifically, the slide…
Gangplank Falls at Typhoon Lagoon (A Whitewater Rafting Adventure)
If you’re looking for family thrills at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, consider the park’s family raft ride, Gangplank Falls. This waterslide attraction is similar to a whitewater rafting adventure in which…
Ketchakiddee Creek at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Ketchakiddee Creek is a dedicated attraction at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon for children under 48″ tall. It features an aquatic play area, shallow pools, mini water slides, and more! Below, we’ll…
Exploring the Bay Slides at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
If you’re planning a trip to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon with little ones, you’ll want to be aware of the Bay Slides. This pair of slides sits in Blustery Bay, which…
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon’s Transportation Options (How to Get To and From)
If you plan to visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, you will probably want to know the best route to the water park. The options will vary depending on whether you’re visiting…
2024 H20 Glow After Hours Dates for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Disney has announced dates and pricing for H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon during 2024. The popular After Hours party returns May 25, 2024, and will be offered…
Disney’s Blizzard Beach
Someone had the idea to put a ski resort in Florida, but as you can probably imagine, it soon turned into a melting ski resort! Thankfully, puddles make for a good start when it comes to water parks. Also, open seasonally, Blizzard Beach is Disney’s secondary water park. Check out our Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Blizzard Beach, or browse our entire water park coverage below.
Touring Disney’s Blizzard Beach (One-Day Itinerary)
Disney’s Blizzard Beach is a fun and thrilling water park that most children adore. When my son was younger, it was always his top pick. Legend has it that the…
Refillable Mugs at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Beverages, Refill Stations, & Value)
When you visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you can purchase a refillable mug (also known as Rapid Fill Mugs). Besides a few nuances, they work similarly to resort refillable mugs. Of…
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Transportation Options (How to Get to and From the Water Park)
If you plan to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you will probably want to know the best route to the water park. The options will vary depending on whether you’re visiting…
Beach Haus and Sand Breakers (What You’ll Find at These Blizzard Beach Gift Shops)
Disney’s Blizzard Beach has a gift shop called Beach Haus near the park’s entrance. This is the primary place to pick up something you might have forgotten or browse water…
Locker Rentals at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Everything You Need to Know)
When we arrive at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, the first thing we do is rent a locker. We wouldn’t visit either of Walt Disney World’s water parks without renting one. The…
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Attraction List with Height Requirements
We often say that Disney’s Blizzard Beach is geared toward children with its unique theming of an abandoned ski resort turned water park. Instead of the tropical, laid-back vibes of…
Runoff Rapids at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (A Trio of Inner Tube Water Slides)
Runoff Rapids is a water slide at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Its entrance is at the top of Mt Gushmore on the Red Slope. The slide exits on the backside of…
Teamboat Springs (A Family Raft Ride at Disney’s Blizzard Beach)
Teamboat Springs is a family raft ride at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. It’s also considered one of the park’s signature attractions and one of the world’s longest family raft rides. Needless…
Summit Plummet at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (A 12-Story Freefall Water Slide)
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to experience a 12-story freefall drop on a water slide? You can find out on Summit Plummet at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. However, note…
Slush Gusher at Disney’s Blizzard Beach ( A Thrilling 90′ Drop Body Slide)
Disney’s Blizzard Beach has several attractions one might consider “thrilling.” Then there’s Slush Gusher and Summit Plummet, two body slides that rival drops like the Hollywood Tower Hotel… kind of….
Taking the Chairlift at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Photos + Experience)
If you’re hoping to make your way to the summit of Mount Gushmore at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you’ll have two options: taking the stairs or the chairlift. You’re probably wondering…
Melt Your Cares Away at Melt-Away Bay (The Wave Pool at Disney’s Blizzard Beach)
One of the most significant attractions at any water park is its wave pool. Is it even a water park if it doesn’t have a wave pool? I don’t think…
A Drift Down Cross Country Creek: The Lazy River at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
If you’re planning a little relaxation time during your Walt Disney World vacation, what better way to do so than by drifting down Cross Country Creek, the lazy river at…
The Scoop on Upgraded Seating Options at Blizzard Beach: Lodge Umbrellas and Polar Patios
Those looking for a dedicated place to relax when visiting Disney’s Blizzard Beach might consider upgraded seating. Options at the water park include Lodge Umbrellas and Polar Patios. These private…
Toboggan Racers at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (A Downhill Mat Slide)
We’ll wrap up our coverage of the purple slopes at Disney’s Blizzard Beach with an overview of the Toboggan Racers. Those following along know that we’ve already covered the Snow…
The Snow Stormers at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Slalom-Style Mat Slides)
As we continue our coverage of the purple slopes at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, we’ll move on to the Snow Stormers. These mat slides allow guests to take on a slalom-style…
Downhill Double Dipper at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (An Inner Tube Thrill Slide)
A trip to Disney’s Blizzard Beach wouldn’t be complete without a few races down the purple slopes. This side of Mount Gushmore features two mat slides and one inner tube…
Why Blizzard Beach’s Ski Patrol Training Camp is Perfect For Kids and Tweens
Disney’s Blizzard Beach is a water park that caters to children of various ages more than any we’ve visited. When my son was younger, he always wanted to go to…
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Dining Guide (Menus and More)
I don’t know about you, but when I visit a water park for the day, I end up ordering a funnel cake. It’s my favorite guilty pleasure. There’s something about…
What We Know: Water Park Perk for Eligible Disney Resort Guests in 2025
Earlier this year, Disney announced a new water perk for eligible guests visiting Walt Disney World in 2025. This perk applies to guests staying in what’s considered the Disney Resorts…
Tike’s Peak: Why We Love This Frozen-Themed Play Area at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
If you plan to visit Blizzard Beach with the little ones, you’ll want to be aware of Tike’s Peak, the Frozen-themed play area designed specifically for children. This aquatic play…
Everything Towels at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
If you plan a trip to Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you’ll likely need towels to dry off at some point. Thankfully, towel rentals are available to off-site guests, and complimentary towels…
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Opening Date Announced for Late 2024
Disney has posted dates for what seems to have become a semi-annual transition of their water parks opening and closing. Disney’s Blizzard Beach is scheduled to re-open on Monday, November…
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