For the past few months, Disney Typhoon Lagoon has been taking advantage of the chilly winter temperatures and has been closed for some refurbishment and rehab. But the weather is now heating up, and the park is ready to open its doors for summertime fun in the sun. One of two water parks at Walt Disney World, Typhoon Lagoon is packed with fun for the whole family, and it will finally open for the 2009 season this Sunday, March 22.

When guests come across the 56-acre Typhoon Lagoon, they’ll find an island getaway that, according to Disney legend, has been turned topsy-turvy by a raging typhoon. During the disturbance, surfboards were hurled into palm trees, and the hapless Miss Tilly shrimp boat was swept onto Mount Mayday, which to this day, still sits precariously impaled at the top of the volcano. Ever since, Typhoon Lagoon has become a tropical retreat full of waterslides, rivers, rapids, and slides surrounding the mountain. Adding to the fun and mystique, every half hour, Miss Tilly’s whistle blows and the volcano attempts to dislodge the boat, causing an enormous geyser of water to shoot into the sky.

Nine waterfalls, a children’s play area, a Surf Pool with 6-foot waves, and a Shark Reef with real sharks and colorful fish are just some of the amazing attractions at Typhoon Lagoon. Guests can beat the heat on the winding waters of Castaway Creek, take the plunge down 3 different exhilarating waterslides, and relax on the white shores of Sandy White Beach. The whole family can even slide down a huge raft on Gang Plank Falls, a 300-foot long waterslide passing down the mountain. Just watch out for the rock formations and special effects!

And while before, guests could enjoy only body surfing in the waves at Typhoon Lagoon, the park will now offer reservation-only surfing sessions with boards before and after park hours. With Cocoa Beach Surf School, guests can learn the basics of surfing from professional instructors during a 2.5 hour early-morning class on select days. Instruction begins on land and then moves into the water on boards provided by the surf school. Each class is limited to 12 to 14 participants.

The Lagoon will also now be available for private surf events; accomplished surfers can hold events with custom surfing waves either on mornings with Cocoa Beach Surf School isn’t in session or after normal operating hours.

Though the 2.75-million gallon wave pool is definitely a centerpiece of Typhoon Lagoon, you’ll want to explore every inch of this incredible water park, from its rollercoaster-like water slides to the exciting waterfalls and raft rides. And the experience will be even more fun when you save on your Typhoon Lagoon tickets from OrlandoFunTickets.com. Or, add the Water Park Fun & More option to your Walt Disney World tickets for even more summer fun savings. No matter how you go about it, a day at Typhoon Lagoon is a guaranteed to give you a fun, refreshing, and wild ride.