As summertime brings warm, sunny days and beautiful, breezy nights to Orlando, there is no better time to explore some of the different offerings of Walt Disney World. And the best way to take advantage of said offerings is through Disney’s Water Park Fun & More ticket option, which is an all-in-one access pass to Disney’s two water parks, Disney’s Wide World of Sports, Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, and DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting some of these great Disney spots and why the Water Park Fun & More ticket option is such a steal, starting with the fun at Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.

Typhoon Lagoon

As Disney legend has it, Mount Mayday was once a normal village - until it was swept up in a wild typhoon, which tossed surfboards into palm trees and boats onto houses. The result eventually became a 56-acre tropical paradise full of waterways, rivers, rapids, and slides that we know today as the sun-drenched Typhoon Lagoon.

Not your ordinary water park, Typhoon Lagoon boasts the largest inland wave pool in existence - every 90 seconds, a big wave sweeps through the pool giving a nice nudge to any swimmers and surfers in its wake. Fun can also be found on the Crush ‘n’ Gusher, which offers up and down topsy-turvy thrills, unlike most slides which only head downwards. And every half hour, all the inhabitants of Typhoon Lagoon will get a refreshing splash from the volcano, which attempts to dislodge the shrimp boat sitting at its peak by letting out an enormous geyser of water.

Nine waterslides offer slippery fun at Typhoon Lagoon, which also includes a children’s play area. You’ll easily slip into a carefree state of mind at this quirky water park, which offers surfing lessons in the mornings and snorkeling with sharks, stingrays, and tropical fish - for free!

Blizzard Beach

If Typhoon Lagoon is a watery escape, then Blizzard Beach is a watery roller coaster with plenty of exhilarating attractions for adrenaline junkies. The legend behind this water park begins with a freak snowstorm that blanketed Florida. Faster than you can say snowman, Disney built a ski resort with slalom courses, toboggan slides, and iceberg walkways. Then, the weather went back to normal and the resort melted.

But all wasn’t lost as Florida gators soon realized that the snowless ski jumps made great slides – and with that, Blizzard Beach was born. Making this exciting water park particularly fun are attractions like Teamboat Springs, one of the longest current raft rides in the world. Mild but wild, this whitewater raft ride is an invigorating journey for up to 6 members of the family.

And let’s not forget Summit Plummet, the tallest, fastest free-fall waterslide in the country with a high speed of 60 mph. Not for the faint of heart, riders will plunge down a 360-foot long flume from 120 feet high up. Voted the most extreme water park by the Travel Channel, Blizzard Beach also features three slalom style waterslides, three toboggan-style racing slides, a chair lift, and much more.

Parking is free at both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, making the parks two of the most affordable places to visit at Walt Disney World - not to mention fun! So if we’ve piqued your interest in these refreshing watering holes, be sure to request the Water Park Fun & More option the next time you purchase Walt Disney World tickets from OrlandoFunTickets.com. You’ll get admission to both parks for much less than it costs to buy admission separately, and you’ll never forget the experience! Stay tuned to our blog for more info on the Water Park Fun & More ticket option.