About the park
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon opened June 1, 1989. The
park is 56 acres large and has 12 mild to wild water park attractions.
Legend has it a furious storm once roared across the sea, hurling
surf boards into trees, blowing boats through roofs and impaling a
shrimp boat on a peak of a volcanic mountain. Left in the typhoon's
wake are twisting tides, rapids, waterways and rivers. It is a place
to get wet and and enjoy water adventures.
Be warned that this is an outdoor water park. You should
prepare for a full day of walking in the hot Florida sun.
Typhoon Lagoon Tickets:
Adults $34 Kids (3 to 9) $28
Hours: Depending on the time of year, Typhoon Lagoon
park hours can range between 8am and 8pm. Call Guest Services at (407)
824-4321 for water park hours during your visit.
Parking: Included with admission
Address: 1195 East Buena
Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL
32830
Park tips
•
Kids under 10
years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• Bring
waterproof sunscreen.
• Claim
your lounge chair early
• Picnics
are permitted.
• Disposable
underwater cameras are available at the park.
• Towels
are available for rent.
• Don't
wear a watch; you can see the time from the Park's Clock Tower.
• Bring
water shoes.
• Wear
a one piece swimsuit if you plan on going on a wild ride.
• During
the summer months, the best time to visit is after 3pm.
• Lockers
may be rented for a small fee during your visit.
• Swim
attire with rivets, buckles or exposed metal is not permitted.
•
The
park will close during thunderstorms. However, if you can wait out
the storm or come back later, it will be virtually empty when it reopens.
Park layout
Castaway Creek - A winding creek that twists around
the entire park. Relax and keep cool while gliding along on an inner
tube. Here's a tip: use the creek as transportation from one side
of the park to the other.
Humunga Kowabunga - Three enclosed flume speed
slides that whip downhill and drop you five stories in seconds.
The ride is listed in the mild but wild category and the height
requirement is 48".
Ketchakiddee Creek
- A children's water play area with slides, fountains, water holes,
a leaking tugboat, and a mini rapids ride. The height requirement
is 48".
Mayday Falls
- The longest water slide in the park guides you through caves and
waterfalls while you sit in your own inner tube.
Shark Reef -
This snorkeling area is populated with
over 4,000 tropical fish, rays and small sharks. If you don't want
to get in, you can observe the fish via portholes in a walk-through
viewing area. Snorkeling equipment
is available at no extra charge. Guests may also use their own equipmentbut,
but no fins are allowed.
Surf Pool - This is one of the only places in FL where
body surfing is any good. When you get tired, you can catch
a break in the calmer waters or relax on the white sand.
Up to 20 surfers can book the wave pool before or after hours. A
5-foot wave can be produced from the left and right. Call 407-WDW-SURF
(939-7873) for fees and information.
The Surfing School at Typhoon Lagoon
has become very popular. If you wish to participate, the cost is
$125. Classes are limited in size to 12 students and take place
every Tuesday. For more information, call 407/WDW-PLAY.
Other fun areas of the water park include: Crush N' Gusher,
Gang Plank Falls, Keelhaul Falls, Sandy White
Beach, Shark Reef, Storm Slides, and personal
surf lessons.
Restaurants
and dining
There are no service restaurants
at this park. The two quick service eateries are
the Leaning Palms and Typhoon Tilly's.
They both serve American food such as hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza,
and ice cream. There is also
a picnic area
where you can bring your own food.
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Strollers
Strollers are available for rent at the front of the park for a
charge of $10/day for a single and $18 for a double. For multiple
day rentals, single strollers are $8/day and $16 for a double.
Wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicle (ECV)
Rentals are available for a fee of $10 for a wheelchair
(multiple day rentals are $8/day) and $35 for the ECV, with a refundable
deposit of $5
Disney vacations
The least
crowded time to visit is from Labor Day to Thanksgiving and from
the week after President's Day (mid-February) to the start of Spring
Break (mid-March).
You
can definitely make the most of your vacation by staying at one
of the Disney World hotels.
If you do, you will enjoy special benefits such as Magic Hours,
discounts at six Disney
World golf courses, and Walt Disney World quality and service.
But if you choose to stay at one of the many hotels
near Disney World, you can still visit all of the Disney properties
to enjoy the atmosphere, have a meal, or shop. You may be charged
for parking, but you can get validated for up to one hour of parking
for each $10 you spend while you're there.
Some of the more popular value priced resorts include
Walt Disney's
All Star Movies,
All
Star Music, All
Star Sports, and the Pop
Century hotel.
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Contact Info:
Disney-Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
1195 East Buena Vista Dr., Lake
Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321
Web:
www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
Grand Opening: June 1, 1989
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