Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
This 56-acre water park would most
likely be the choice of FISH if they could choose an amusement
park, as Typhoon Lagoon features some of the wettest and wildest
attractions at Walt Disney World. Before Blizzard Beach opened,
Typhoon Lagoon was the largest water park on property. It is still
immensely popular, with its twisting tides, roaring rapids,
wonderful waterways and relaxing rivers. Typhoon Lagoon also
features a special area where guests can snorkel among live sharks
and other tropical fish. Excluding the snorkeling area, all water
is heated to a toasty 75-80 degrees year-round.
Castaway Creek - This
2100-foot continuous river raft ride lets guests aboard inner
tubes meander through rain forests, caves, open grottos,
waterfalls and a waterworks area. Children must be accompanied by
an adult.
Gangplank Falls
- Huge inner tubes holding four guests careen down rapids and
through special water effects and rock formations on this 300-foot
family raft ride.
Humunga Kowabunga
- Travel at speeds up to 30 mph as you are whisked down one of the
triple enclosed slides and through caves on this 214-foot ride.
Must be 48 inches to ride.
Keel Haul Falls - Hop aboard your inner tube and slide down
one of the "soft foam" slides, passing through caves,
waterfalls and special effects along the way.
Ketchakiddee Creek - This children's play area features ten
different activity areas with slides, floating boats, music and
ball fountains, waterfalls and squirting animals. Designed just
for children under 48 inches tall.
Mayday Falls - Similar to Keel Haul Falls, travel down the
"soft foam" slides and enjoy the scenery along the way.
Shark Reef - This coral-reef environment features an
observation area, both above and under the water. This is your
chance to snorkel with live sharks and other tropical fish.
Equipment is available at no fee at Hammer Head Fred's Dive Shop.
Guests may also use their own snorkeling equipment (tempered glass
mask only, NO fins allowed). Life jackets are available at High
& Dry Towel Rental (must leave driver's license for deposit).
Storm Slides - This series of body slides propels guests
through caves, waterfalls, geysers and features a 36-foot drop
into bubbling pools.
Wave Pools - Surfs up at this body-surfing wave pool with
waves up to six feet tall. A continuous two-hour cycle begins when
the park opens (subject to change) and features 90 minutes of surf
waves, five minutes of calm, ten minutes of bobbing waves, five
minutes of calm, ten minutes of bobbing waves and finally ten
minutes of calm.
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