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For a complete overview of the water parks, check out the Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Water Parks or browse our related articles below.

a view of Typhoon Tilly shipwreck on the mountain at Typhoon Lagoon

NEW: Both of Disney’s Water Parks Will Be Open For Summer Season in 2025

Disney has shared that both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon Water Parks will be open simultaneously for the summer season at Walt Disney World. In…

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon H20 Glow After Hours Dates and Prices for 2025

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon H20 Glow After Hours Dates and Prices for 2025

Disney has announced details for this year’s H20 Glow After Hours event at Typhoon Lagoon. The event will take place on select evenings from May…

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Disney Announces Annual Closing Date for Blizzard Beach Water Park in 2025

Disney Announces Annual Closing Date for Blizzard Beach Water Park in 2025

Update: Disney has announced that both water parks will remain open this summer from May 21st through September 7th! (April 1, 2025) Disney has announced…

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Disney Announces Special Celebration in Honor of Blizzard Beach’s 30th Anniversary

Disney Announces Special Celebration in Honor of Blizzard Beach’s 30th Anniversary

It’s hard to believe, but Disney’s Blizzard Beach will celebrate its 30th anniversary this April. In honor of the milestone, the park will have a…

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a view of Typhoon Tilly shipwreck on the mountain at Typhoon Lagoon

Disney Announces Re-Opening Date for Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in 2025

Disney has announced that Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will reopen on May 1, 2025. It will be the first day that the park is open…

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Blizzard Beach One-Day Itinerary cover

Touring Disney’s Blizzard Beach (One-Day Itinerary)

Disney’s Blizzard Beach is a fun and thrilling water park that most children adore. When my son was younger, it was always his top pick….

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Refillable Mugs at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Beverages, Refill Stations, & Value)

Refillable Mugs at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Beverages, Refill Stations, & Value)

Update: As of Typhoon Lagoon’s summer reopening in May of 2025, refillable mugs are no longer available at the water parks. At this time, you…

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Transportation Options (How to Get to and From the Water Park)

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Transportation Options (How to Get to and From the Water Park)

If you plan to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you will probably want to know the best route to the water park. The options will vary…

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Sand Breakers Gift Shop Kiosk at Blizzard Beach

Beach Haus and Sand Breakers (What You’ll Find at These Blizzard Beach Gift Shops)

Disney’s Blizzard Beach has a gift shop called Beach Haus near the park’s entrance. This is the primary place to pick up something you might…

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Locker Rentals at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Everything You Need to Know)

Locker Rentals at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Everything You Need to Know)

When we arrive at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, the first thing we do is rent a locker. We wouldn’t visit either of Walt Disney World’s water…

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Attraction List with Height Requirements

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Attraction List with Height Requirements

We often say that Disney’s Blizzard Beach is geared toward children with its unique theming of an abandoned ski resort turned water park. Instead of…

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Runoff Rapids at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (A Trio of Inner Tube Water Slides)

Runoff Rapids at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (A Trio of Inner Tube Water Slides)

Runoff Rapids is a water slide at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Its entrance is at the top of Mt Gushmore on the Red Slope. The slide…

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Teamboat Springs (A Family Raft Ride at Disney’s Blizzard Beach)

Teamboat Springs (A Family Raft Ride at Disney’s Blizzard Beach)

Teamboat Springs is a family raft ride at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. It’s also considered one of the park’s signature attractions and one of the world’s…

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Summit Plummet at Disney's Blizzard Beach

Summit Plummet at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (A 12-Story Freefall Water Slide)

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to experience a 12-story freefall drop on a water slide? You can find out on Summit Plummet at…

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Slush Gusher water slide at Blizzard Beach

Slush Gusher at Disney’s Blizzard Beach ( A Thrilling 90′ Drop Body Slide)

Disney’s Blizzard Beach has several attractions one might consider “thrilling.” Then there’s Slush Gusher and Summit Plummet, two body slides that rival drops like the…

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Taking the Chairlift at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Photos + Experience)

Taking the Chairlift at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Photos + Experience)

If you’re hoping to make your way to the summit of Mount Gushmore at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you’ll have two options: taking the stairs or…

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Melt Your Cares Away at Melt-Away Bay (The Wave Pool at Disney’s Blizzard Beach)

Melt Your Cares Away at Melt-Away Bay (The Wave Pool at Disney’s Blizzard Beach)

One of the most significant attractions at any water park is its wave pool. Is it even a water park if it doesn’t have a…

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Cross Country Creek Lazy River at Disney's Blizzard Beach

A Drift Down Cross Country Creek: The Lazy River at Disney’s Blizzard Beach

If you’re planning a little relaxation time during your Walt Disney World vacation, what better way to do so than by drifting down Cross Country…

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collage photo of the Polar Patios and Lodge Umbrellas at Blizzard Beach

The Scoop on Upgraded Seating Options at Blizzard Beach: Lodge Umbrellas and Polar Patios

Those looking for a dedicated place to relax when visiting Disney’s Blizzard Beach might consider upgraded seating. Options at the water park include Lodge Umbrellas…

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Toboggan Racers slides at Disney's Blizzard Beach

Toboggan Racers at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (A Downhill Mat Slide)

We’ll wrap up our coverage of the purple slopes at Disney’s Blizzard Beach with an overview of the Toboggan Racers. Those following along know that…

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The Snow Stormers at Disney's Blizzard Beach

The Snow Stormers at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Slalom-Style Mat Slides)

As we continue our coverage of the purple slopes at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, we’ll move on to the Snow Stormers. These mat slides allow guests…

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Downhill Double Dipper at Disney's Blizzard Beach

Downhill Double Dipper at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (An Inner Tube Thrill Slide)

A trip to Disney’s Blizzard Beach wouldn’t be complete without a few races down the purple slopes. This side of Mount Gushmore features two mat…

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These Two Beloved Characters No Longer Meet Regularly at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

These Two Beloved Characters No Longer Meet Regularly at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

Unfortunately, we rarely see character meet-and-greets at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon anymore. However, some characters appear at H20 Glow Nights, a separately ticketed event on Saturday…

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Why Blizzard Beach’s Ski Patrol Training Camp is Perfect For Kids and Tweens

Why Blizzard Beach’s Ski Patrol Training Camp is Perfect For Kids and Tweens

Disney’s Blizzard Beach is a water park that caters to children of various ages more than any we’ve visited. When my son was younger, he…

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a funnel cake sitting on a ledge to represent Dining at Disney's Blizzard Beach

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Dining Guide (Menus and More)

I don’t know about you, but when I visit a water park for the day, I end up ordering a funnel cake. It’s my favorite…

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What We Know: Water Park Perk for Eligible Disney Resort Guests in 2025

What We Know: Water Park Perk for Eligible Disney Resort Guests in 2025

Earlier this year, Disney announced a new water perk for eligible guests visiting Walt Disney World in 2025. This perk applies to guests staying in…

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Tike's Peak Play Area at Blizzard Beach

Tike’s Peak: Why We Love This Frozen-Themed Play Area at Disney’s Blizzard Beach

If you plan to visit Blizzard Beach with the little ones, you’ll want to be aware of Tike’s Peak, the Frozen-themed play area designed specifically…

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Towel information available at the gift shop at Blizzard Beach

Everything Towels at Disney’s Blizzard Beach

If you plan a trip to Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you’ll likely need towels to dry off at some point. Thankfully, towel rentals are available to…

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Opening Date Announced for Late 2024

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Opening Date Announced for Late 2024

Disney has posted dates for what seems to have become a semi-annual transition of their water parks opening and closing. Disney’s Blizzard Beach is scheduled…

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What to Eat at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (Locations, Menus, and Food Photos)

What to Eat at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (Locations, Menus, and Food Photos)

If you’re planning a trip to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, you might be curious about dining options. Combined, Typhoon Lagoon has approximately 14 quick-service restaurants, kiosks,…

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