The Disney Water Park battle!!!
Cool water, relaxing floats, and fun slides underneath a hot Florida sun await guests at Walt Disney World’s two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. While they both offer a similar escape from the heat, guests are usually divided on which park to go to. Orlando Fun Tickets would like to help you out a little by giving you a breakdown of what a day consists of at each park.
Opened in 1989, Typhoon Lagoon is a far cry from its icy neighbor. In keeping with Disney tradition, there is a detailed story to accompany the unique park. Long ago a wild storm over the sea picked up surfboards, fishing gear, and other bits and pieces of a small tropical town and wreaked havoc. All that was left after the storm was a water park, Typhoon Lagoon.
Blizzard Beach is based on the Disney legend that long ago there was a freak snowstorm in Florida. Some entrepreneurs immediately built a ski resort on a plot of land. Well, it didn’t take long before Florida heated back up again and the snow began to melt. Just when the owners thought the resort was a bust they heard a loud “YAHOO!” coming from one of the slopes. It turned out to be an alligator sliding down a slope like a water slide. “Ice Gator” has been Blizzard Beach’s mascot ever since.
Thrill Rides:
Humunga Kowabunga- a 30mph, 214-foot enclosed slide with a 51-foot drop.
Storm Slides- 20mph, 3-story-high, twisting winding body slides.
Gang Plank, Mayday, and Keelhaul Falls- 3 separate tube rides.
Crush 'n' Gusher- a new uphill water coaster unlike any other in the U.S.
Vs.
Summit Plummit- 60mph and one of the worlds tallest, fastest free-falling slides.
Slush Gusher- another speed slide at 50mph with two small hills.
Downhill Double Dipper- 2 side-by-side, 50 feet high, 25mph slides for racing.
Runoff Rapids- tube ride with 3 different twisting, 600-foot slides to choose from.
Snow Stormers- a toboggan style, face first slide down 350-foot long flumes.
Toboggan Racers- an 8-lane, 250-foot, headfirst ride with fun dips.
Chill Rides:
Castaway Creek- soothing waterfalls and green rainforests await guests as they float down this slow lazy river that encircles the park.
Surf Pool- 3 million gallon wave pool with a sandy white beach
Vs.
Cross Country Creek- a one-mile lazy river around the park with surprises from sprayers, geysers, and waterfalls.
Melt away bay- 1 acre wave pool with very small, bobbing waves
Kiddie Rides:
Ketchakiddee Creek- small slides, fountains, whales, seals, a leaky tugboat, and a mini rapids ride.
Vs.
Ski Patrol Training Camp- for pre-teens- floating icebergs, iceberg walks, and small tube slides.
Tike’s Peak- for little ones- snow castle fountain play area, scaled down rides.
Unique Attractions:
Shark Reef- snorkel over a man-made coral reef teeming with leopard, nurse, and bonnet-head sharks, sting rays, and schools of exotic fish.
For additional costs, guests can come into the park prior to opening for top-notch surfing instruction and two and a half hours of surfing.
Vs.
Teamboat Springs- the longest family white-water raft ride in the world.
Both of these classic Disney water parks have themes that are so creative and unique, the atmosphere is something you will never forget. No matter which you choose to go to, be sure to buy your Discount Disney Tickets from OrlandoFunTickets.com. We promise, your whole group is bound to have thrills that everyone can enjoy.
Opened in 1989, Typhoon Lagoon is a far cry from its icy neighbor. In keeping with Disney tradition, there is a detailed story to accompany the unique park. Long ago a wild storm over the sea picked up surfboards, fishing gear, and other bits and pieces of a small tropical town and wreaked havoc. All that was left after the storm was a water park, Typhoon Lagoon.
Blizzard Beach is based on the Disney legend that long ago there was a freak snowstorm in Florida. Some entrepreneurs immediately built a ski resort on a plot of land. Well, it didn’t take long before Florida heated back up again and the snow began to melt. Just when the owners thought the resort was a bust they heard a loud “YAHOO!” coming from one of the slopes. It turned out to be an alligator sliding down a slope like a water slide. “Ice Gator” has been Blizzard Beach’s mascot ever since.
Thrill Rides:
Humunga Kowabunga- a 30mph, 214-foot enclosed slide with a 51-foot drop.
Storm Slides- 20mph, 3-story-high, twisting winding body slides.
Gang Plank, Mayday, and Keelhaul Falls- 3 separate tube rides.
Crush 'n' Gusher- a new uphill water coaster unlike any other in the U.S.
Vs.
Summit Plummit- 60mph and one of the worlds tallest, fastest free-falling slides.
Slush Gusher- another speed slide at 50mph with two small hills.
Downhill Double Dipper- 2 side-by-side, 50 feet high, 25mph slides for racing.
Runoff Rapids- tube ride with 3 different twisting, 600-foot slides to choose from.
Snow Stormers- a toboggan style, face first slide down 350-foot long flumes.
Toboggan Racers- an 8-lane, 250-foot, headfirst ride with fun dips.
Chill Rides:
Castaway Creek- soothing waterfalls and green rainforests await guests as they float down this slow lazy river that encircles the park.
Surf Pool- 3 million gallon wave pool with a sandy white beach
Vs.
Cross Country Creek- a one-mile lazy river around the park with surprises from sprayers, geysers, and waterfalls.
Melt away bay- 1 acre wave pool with very small, bobbing waves
Kiddie Rides:
Ketchakiddee Creek- small slides, fountains, whales, seals, a leaky tugboat, and a mini rapids ride.
Vs.
Ski Patrol Training Camp- for pre-teens- floating icebergs, iceberg walks, and small tube slides.
Tike’s Peak- for little ones- snow castle fountain play area, scaled down rides.
Unique Attractions:
Shark Reef- snorkel over a man-made coral reef teeming with leopard, nurse, and bonnet-head sharks, sting rays, and schools of exotic fish.
For additional costs, guests can come into the park prior to opening for top-notch surfing instruction and two and a half hours of surfing.
Vs.
Teamboat Springs- the longest family white-water raft ride in the world.
Both of these classic Disney water parks have themes that are so creative and unique, the atmosphere is something you will never forget. No matter which you choose to go to, be sure to buy your Discount Disney Tickets from OrlandoFunTickets.com. We promise, your whole group is bound to have thrills that everyone can enjoy.
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