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. For this article, we’ll focus on the milder of those two slides, Slush Gusher.
Below, we’ll preview the height requirement, ride rules, and length of the drop for Slush Gusher. This water slide attraction sits at the top of Mt Gushmore and is part of the green slope attractions. Word of warning: this high-speed thrill slide is not for everyone, including myself. I’m often at the bottom, clocking the stopwatch for my friends and family who are brave enough to take their turn. Or you’ll find me taking in the views from the Overlook that sits between the two thrill-factor slides.
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.
To reach the summit of Mt Gushmore, you can take the chairlift or the stairs. We recommend the chairlift, as the stairs are long and somewhat daunting. Once you reach the top, you’ll be near the entrance of both slides and Teamboat Springs.
The slides share a combined entrance. However, you’ll need to climb several more flights of stairs to reach the top of Summit Plummet. For Slush Gusher, you’ll stay to the right. You won’t climb any higher to reach it.
A few posted ride rules for Slush Gusher:
Careen down a slush-banked mountain gully through valleys and over mountain peaks on a thrilling body slide. For safety, you should be in good health and free from heart conditions, back or neck problems, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Persons who do not meet the minimum height requirement may not ride. Clothing with rivets, buckles, exposed metal, or neoprene is not permitted. Glasses and loose jewelry should be removed.
Guests must be 48″ (122 cm) or taller to ride Slush Gusher. You cannot wear water park shoes on this attraction. However, you may hold footwear in your hands while crossing your arms. Most water park shoes will have straps you can slide over your wrists for these types of attractions. Guests must be able to transfer from an ECV or wheelchair.
These photos were mostly taken from the Overlook. It’s a long way down. Slush Gusher has a 90-foot drop with two small hills to give you a lift.
Here’s a comparison photo. Summit Plummet is in the center, and Slush Gusher is to the right.
The Resorts Gal Spin on Slush Gusher
You can have all the fun you want on Slush Gusher, but we’re giving it the red light. This is one of the scariest attractions at Walt Disney World. I will ride almost anything except for the free-fall body slides!
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.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Slush Gusher is a ton of fun. Well, that’s what my loved ones tell me anyway. For comparable attractions at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, you might like Humunga Kowabunga. Or, for more high-speed attractions and slides at Blizzard Beach, you won’t want to miss these:
You might also enjoy the Resorts Gal Guide to Blizzard Beach or our Blizzard Beach Dining Guide. For all of our coverage of the water parks, try the Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Water Parks.
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In the Comments
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