Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon at Disney World
Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon are the two water parks at Walt Disney World Resort. Here are some key details about each:
## Blizzard Beach
Best Time to Visit:
– Late January through February (excluding holiday weekends)
– Late April through May
– Late August through September
– Weekdays in November (excluding Thanksgiving week)[3][4]
Top Attractions:
– Summit Plummet – One of the tallest and fastest free-fall body slides in the world at 120 feet tall.[4]
– Teamboat Springs – A whitewater raft ride through a snow-carved gully.
– Cross Country Creek – A relaxing 3,000-foot lazy river.
– Melt-Away Bay – A gently bobbing wave pool.[4]
– Tike’s Peak – A kid’s area with scaled-down versions of the bigger slides.
## Typhoon Lagoon
Best Time to Visit:
– Same as Blizzard Beach – avoid summer and holidays for lower crowds.[3][5]
Top Attractions:
– Surf Pool – One of the largest wave pools with 6-foot waves alternating with bobbing waves every 90 minutes.[3][4]
– Humunga Kowabunga – A thrilling 5-story drop in the dark.
– Miss Adventure Falls – A family raft ride through a tropical paradise setting.
– Crush ‘n’ Gusher – A thrilling water coaster slide with a 60ft drop.[6]
– Ketchakiddee Creek – A meandering creek for kids with mini-slides.
Both parks offer quick service dining, private cabana rentals, and Disney’s signature theming and details.[3][4][5] Typhoon Lagoon’s theming as a storm-wrecked island is particularly immersive.[3][4] Arrive at rope drop and get a Genie+ Lightning Lane for top attractions to maximize your day.[4]
Citations:
[1] https://www.yelp.com/biz/adventure-island-tampa?adjust_creative=6zagVcKwffYZAA-51mlGNg
[2] https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/typhoon-lagoon/
[3] https://www.mousehacking.com/blog/blizzard-beach-vs-typhoon-lagoon
[4] https://wdwprepschool.com/blizzard-beach-vs-typhoon-lagoon-battle-of-the-disney-world-water-parks/
[5] https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/tickets/water-parks/
[6] https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/typhoon-lagoon/