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 Mayday! Not only is the drop steep, but it’s a tunnel slide, entirely in the dark.
Below, we’ll discuss the details of experiencing Humunga Kowabugna. Parents, don’t worry. A seating area is available at the bottom of the slide where you can watch and wait for your children. Or you can always ride yourself if you’re brave enough!
How Disney Water Parks Operate
It’s important to note that Disney’s water parks operate on a rotational schedule. Blizzard Beach is typically open between early November and March, and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is open between March and November. You’ll want to check the exact hours and availability for your visit.
Humunga Kowabunga has a 48″ height requirement. Anyone of questionable height should verify their height before heading up the staircase to the slides. A wait time and height checker are near the slide’s exit, where the stairs begin. A cast member will check your height when you reach the top if you look questionable in size.
Related: Rides with Height Requirements at Typhoon Lagoon
It’s a long walk up to the slide platform. This is the same path you’ll take when crossing the Mountain Trail over Mount Mayday. (It’s one of our favorite things to do at the park.) About halfway up the mountain, you’ll see the signage to continue to the right for Humunga Kowabunga.
This is the closest point in the park to Miss Tilly, the shipwreck perched on the mountain’s peak.
Below is the loading zone. When the light turns green, it’s your turn! Up to three riders can slide at a time. You’ll plummet five stories down the side of the mountain in the dark! The slides total 214 feet long. Kowabunga!
I prefer to wait and watch from the bottom of the slide. At that point, participants are completely horizontal and make a pretty significant splash.
When you reach the end and gain composure, a lifeguard will instruct you to stand up, step out of the slide, and exit the area. You’ll want to step entirely out of the slide before attempting to exit. Small walkways are between each slide to make this possible.
Here is the waiting area for parents and those who aren’t quite willing to take on the slides.
The Resorts Gal Spin on Humunga Kowabunga
I think you already know we’re giving this attraction the red light! It’s not for me and it might not be for you! It’s the only attraction at the park that I’ve never experienced. If you’re interested, you can watch a few guests before giving it a try! Good luck!
Resorts Gal Traffic Signals
Green Light
We give an attraction the green light if we consider it a must-do, regardless of the posted wait. We also give the green light for attractions we deem suitable to experience anytime. For example, some attractions have high capacities. Therefore, the lines continuously move and you shouldn’t have a long wait unless the attraction experiences downtime.
Red Light
We recommend checking the posted wait times for red light attractions. Then, make a quick judgment call on whether to wait, skip it, or return later. We also red light some attractions that we feel might not be suitable based on our experience.
Overall Humunga Kowabunga is a ton of fun. Well, that’s what my loved ones tell me anyway. I’m usually at the bottom, cheering them on and taking a few photos. For comparable attractions at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you might enjoy Summit Plummet. Or, for more high-speed attractions and slides at Typhoon Lagoon, you won’t want to miss these:
For more coverage, try our Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Typhoon Lagoon Dining Guide. You might also enjoy our Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Blizzard Beach or browse all of our coverage of the Disney Water Parks.
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