{"id":54100,"date":"2017-05-30T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T12:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=54100"},"modified":"2022-04-09T00:59:44","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T04:59:44","slug":"disneys-water-parks-beat-summer-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/disneys-water-parks-beat-summer-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney’s Water Parks Are Perfect to Beat the Summer Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disney\u2019s water parks, Blizzard Beach<\/a>\u00a0and Typhoon Lagoon<\/a> are both very good choices for beating the Florida heat. Blizzard Beach has a bizarre theme but delivers the best slides, while Typhoon Lagoon is home to a great surf pool as well as Disney\u2019s latest family raft ride, Miss Adventure Falls. Both parks have excellent and elaborate themed areas for toddlers and preschoolers.<\/p>\n

At Blizzard Beach,\u00a0Summit Plummet<\/strong> is the super headliner. The ride comes with a 120-foot free fall at 60 mph and is intense, to say the least. If you are at or above 48 inches tall and enjoy near-death experiences, this ride is for you. Ladies, you will want to forego this slide if you are wearing a two-piece bathing suit.<\/p>\n

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You can reach the Summit Plummet, Slush Gusher, and Teamboat Springs rides using the chair lift up Mt. Gushmore. It\u2019s my favorite ride; you can use the chair lift even if you don\u2019t want to experience any of the three attractions, as there are staircases down. The chair lift ride provides a great view of the whole park.<\/p>\n

I am not crazy about the thrill rides but love Teamboat Springs,<\/strong> a wonderful 1,200-foot whitewater group raft flume ideal for the entire family.<\/p>\n

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Little tykes will enjoy\u00a0Tike\u2019s Peak,<\/strong> which is a mini version of Blizzard Beach. Preteens can train for the\u00a0wild rides at the\u00a0Ski Patrol Training Camp.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When you can\u2019t find me at\u00a0Melt-Away Bay,<\/strong>\u00a0I am probably circling the park in the\u00a0Cross Country Creek<\/strong>\u00a0lazy river.<\/p>\n

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During the summer, Olaf and Kristoff from\u00a0Frozen<\/em>\u00a0host the\u00a0Frozen<\/em>\u00a0Games<\/strong>\u00a0at Blizzard Beach. Join Team Kristoff or Team Olaf and compete in ice-pail relays, a snowball toss, ski pole limbo, and slide races. Olaf and Kristoff take part in the opening and closing ceremonies of the games and give updates throughout to report on their team\u2019s achievement. NEW this year: Guests will be able to take photos with Kristoff and the lovable snowman. This is the first time for guests to have a meet-and-greet with Kristoff. This is a limited-time event, May 26th-August 13th.<\/p>\n

At Typhoon Lagoon you must try\u00a0Crush\u2019N\u2019Gusher,<\/strong> a water roller coaster where you can choose from three slides: Banana Blaster, Coconut Crusher, and Pineapple Plunger. While they are not for the faint of heart, even I enjoy them.<\/p>\n

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Here, too, tiny tots have their own play area at\u00a0Ketchakiddee Creek,<\/strong> and the\u00a0Bay Slides<\/strong>\u00a0are mini versions of the thrilling Storm Slides at Mayday Falls.<\/p>\n

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There is not much to say about\u00a0Mayday Falls<\/strong>\u00a0as the name says it all! The same goes for\u00a0Humunga Kowabunga,<\/strong> a five-story drop in the dark at 30 mph. Before you go for the big tickets, I recommend you first test the water riding the\u00a0Storm Slides at Mayday Falls.<\/p>\n

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Typhoon Lagoon also has a wonderful half-mile lazy river. Make sure to enjoy\u00a0Castaway Creek<\/strong>\u00a0and its tropical setting. The\u00a0Surf Pool\u00a0<\/strong>is the world\u2019s largest inland surf facility with waves up to 6 feet high.<\/p>\n

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In March 2017,\u00a0Miss Adventure Falls<\/a>,<\/strong> a family-friendly wild water raft ride, opened at Typhoon Lagoon. The ride has no height restrictions, but children who aren\u2019t able to hold on to the raft handles will not be allowed on the ride. I like the fact that one does not have to walk upstairs or carry tubes to the top of the attraction. It is nice to simply sit in the raft and be transported up the conveyor belt. The ride takes you through tunnels with twists, turns, and waterfalls. It takes several rides to discover the d\u00e9cor along the route. However, don\u2019t expect anything elaborate.<\/p>\n

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In the spring and summer months,\u00a0Lilo & Stich\u00a0<\/strong>meet on a rotational basis at Singapore\u2019s Falls near the park entrance.<\/p>\n

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There are plenty of beautiful sunning and lounging spots, and the lazy rivers at both water parks are perfect for relaxation. Make sure to slap on the sunscreen and drink plenty of water.<\/p>\n

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Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks are huge, and they require almost as much walking as the theme parks. Add to this the swimming, climbing to reach the slides, and\u00a0the Florida heat, and you will be exhausted by the end of the day. Plan for a quiet dinner, take it easy, and get plenty of rest.<\/p>\n

For more information on family travel to Walt Disney World, check out\u00a0The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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