Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Overview

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, one of 2 Water Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, features attractions for the whole family—from fast waterslides to a children's area with pint-sized raft rides. Catch 6-foot waves in the Surf Pool and snorkel Shark Reef—with real sharks!
Escape to a tropical paradise where you'll discover a storm of fun in the sun. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park is the place to go for aquatic thrill-seekers of all ages. In addition to great waterslides, you'll love the lazy river, wave pool and children's play area!

Attractions
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon features attractions for the entire family—including thrill rides, chill rides, family-style raft rides, areas for little squirts and plenty of tropical lounging for grownups.
Experience 9 exhilarating waterslides, relax as you drift down Castaway Creek, share a trip together down Gang Plank Falls, splash the day away at a children's play area, go for a swim in a giant Surf Pool with 6-foot waves, or brave Shark Reef—where you can snorkel with real sharks and schools of colorful fish. Be sure to check out the parks newest attraction, the Crush 'n' Gusher water coaster!
See all of the attractions at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park!
Water Park Fun and More Option
Add the Water Park Fun and More Option to your Magic Your Way Base Ticket and for each day of your ticket, you'll have access to one of the following:
On a 4-day Magic Your Way ticket, the Water Park Fun and More Option is only $55. That's less that $14 per day! Buy Magic Your Way tickets online.
Single Day Tickets
Single day tickets are available for purchase at the water park main entrance or at your Resort hotel.

The Legend
According to Disney legend, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon was created by an epic storm. Surfboards were hurled into palm trees and boats were tossed around like toys.
The typhoon made the storm-soaked Mount Mayday an ideal source for exhilarating waterslides. Surrounding the mountain, a 56-acre topsy-turvy tropical paradise was formed—full of waterways, rivers, rapids and slides.

Miss Tilly
The park's famous icon is an ill-fated shrimp boat named Miss Tilly. She found herself swept up by the twisting tides of the fierce typhoon and came to rest on the peak of Mount Mayday.
Every half hour, the boat's whistle blows and the volcano attempts to dislodge the ship, resulting in an enormous geyser of water.
Park Hours
View park hours and operational updates.

Dining
Learn about the dining options available at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon.
Transportation
Learn about transportation and parking options at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park.

Lockers
Rental lockers are available for your personal items, such as hats, glasses and jewelry. If you plan on experiencing the big thrill attractions, it's a good idea to rent a locker.

Shoes
We recommend that you wear water shoes or flip-flops while visiting Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park, as you may choose to climb stairs to access certain attractions. Plus, the ground can get hot and so will your feet!

Beachcomber Shacks
Enjoy a private retreat on the sand that has a wooden roof, chairs and chaises. Beachcomber Shacks feature a stocked cooler with ice and bottled water, all-day drink mugs, towel service for 6 and your own private locker. Each patio comes with a personal attendant and waiter service to make sure your every need is met.
For reservations and pricing information, please call (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
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Hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Park Tickets:
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Quick Tips

  • Ketchakiddee Creek is a water play area in Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Featuring 10 different activity areas with fun water features and kid-sized slides, this is a perfect place to play for little ones who are less than 48 inches tall.
  • Borrow a life jacket free of charge and rent lockers and towels—all are available near the entrance of the Park, as well as near the Shark Reef attraction and Hammerhead Fred's Dive Shop. Guest Services at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park provides more information on how to rent lockers and towels, and pick up life jackets.
  • Hop on a raft along Castaway Creek, a meandering stream that circles Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, for a mild ride for Guests of all ages.
  • Purchase the Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining, which includes the Disney Dining Plan, and save up to 20% per adult at more than 100 select Walt Disney World restaurants. Enjoy a wide variety of options, from snacks and quick meals to Disney Signature restaurants and Character Dining.
  • Swim diapers, for diaper-aged children, are required in Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and are available for purchase at Singapore Sal's store, near the entrance of the Water Park.
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Disney's Blizzard Beach

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, one of 2 Water Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, features one of the world's tallest and fastest free-falling waterslides, as well as slides and rides for the whole family—like a kid-sized, snow-castle fountain play area with scaled-down versions of the more thrilling attractions.
It's easy to be cool while having fun in the sun at Disney's Blizzard Beach water park! While the park looks like a frosty ski resort—complete with a functioning Chair Lift, it's actually an action-packed water wonderland with exciting waterslides and attractions for the whole family.

Attractions
Disney's Blizzard Beach features a diverse flurry of attractions—including thrill rides, chill rides, family-style raft rides, areas for little squirts and plenty of cool lounging for grownups.
Race on Toboggan Racers, float down Cross Country Creek, plunge down raft rides like Runoff Rapids, discover the Tike's Peak children's play area, play in a one-acre wave pool and experience the thrill of one of the tallest and fastest waterslides in the country, Summit Plummet!
See all of the exciting attractions at Disney's Blizzard Beach.
Water Park Fun and More Option
Add the Water Park Fun and More Option to your Magic Your Way Base Ticket and for each day of your ticket, you'll have access to one of the following:
On a 4-day Magic Your Way ticket, the Water Park Fun and More Option is only $55. That's less that $14 per day! Buy Magic Your Way tickets online.
Single Day Tickets
Single day tickets are available for purchase at the water park main entrance or at your Resort hotel.

The Story
After a freak snow storm blanketed Florida in white, a ski resort sprang up with slalom courses, toboggan slides and iceberg walkways. When the weather shifted back to hot, the whole resort started to melt. What to do?
An enterprising alligator saw an opportunity. Clad in a scarf and hat, the gator slid down the ski jump, shouting "Yahoooo!" all the way. With a big splash he landed in a pool of melted snow below the mountain, and the slushy, slippery slopes became an exhilarating water park like no other in the world.
Park Hours
View park hours and operational updates.

Dining
Learn about the dining options available at Disney's Blizzard Beach.
Transportation
Learn about transportation and parking options at Disney's Blizzard Beach water park.

Lockers
Rental lockers are available for your personal items, such as hats, glasses and jewelry. If you plan on experiencing the big thrill attractions, it's a good idea to rent a locker.
 
Shoes
We recommend that you wear water shoes or flip-flops while visiting Disney's Blizzard Beach, as you may choose to climb stairs to access certain attractions. Plus, the ground can get hot and so will your feet!

Polar Patios
Enjoy a private retreat with a wooden deck and an umbrella shade. Polar Patios feature a cooler stocked with ice and bottled water, all-day drink mugs, towel service for 6 and your own private locker. Each patio comes with a personal attendant and waiter service to make sure your every need is met.
For reservations and pricing information, please call (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
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Disney's Hollywood Studios®


Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of Hollywood-style action with live shows, thrilling attractions, backstage tours and special events that only happen in this Disney Park dedicated to entertainment.
The glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Heydays from the 1930s and 1940s are captured by the neon, chrome, art deco and modern architecture throughout Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. The streets and sections of the 4 areas of the Park blend together like a large, bustling movie set.
Step into the action with new attractions—like the American Idol Experience—that might put you center stage and under the spotlight. Feel like a star, or come face-to-face with one! Collect autographs and pose for photos at special events or at Character greeting locations.
Live out your desire for stardom by participating in parades, being part of a rock 'n' roll fantasy and experiencing spectacular attractions based on blockbuster movies and top TV shows—all at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park where movie magic comes to life!

Guest Services
Guest Services at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park covers such topics as what to wear, where to meet and greet Disney Characters, what attractions use the FASTPASS ticket system, where to find ATMs, and how to rent strollers or electric convenience vehicles.

Attractions
Attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, centered on stardom and spectacle, include high-speed rides, high-octane stunt shows and hilarious live performances: something for everyone! Use Disney's FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.

Entertainment
Entertainment at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park consists of Broadway-style musicals, Disney Character meet and greets, parades and live shows that flow through the streets and a nighttime fireworks spectacle. For show schedules, check the Park calendar or Times Guide.

Dining
Dining at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park includes a range of restaurants and experiences from Character Dining to casual, quick-service to upscale, from less than $15 USD to $60 USD per person. Price range based on average Guest check, not including alcohol, tax and tip.

Shopping
Shopping at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park means exploring specialty stores that carry collectible TV and movie memorabilia, special edition Disney cels, personalized Character merchandise, children's costumes, and clothing with logos from popular attractions.

Special Events
Special Events at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park give you the chance to honor the holidays, participate a stellar graduation celebration, and meet and greet stars—from Hollywood, from the sports world and even celebrities from another galaxy!
Tours & Special Experiences
Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park include a extensive adventure through multiple Theme Parks, or let a team of Disney-trained vacation planning professionals personalize a tour for you!

Calendars
Calendars for Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park display Park hours, Extra Magic Hours, operational updates, entertainment and special events.

Transportation
Transportation to and from Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park is available via bus and boat throughout Walt Disney World Resort, and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, self-parking is also available.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park

Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks at Walt Disney World Resort, is full of attractions, adventures and entertainment that reflect Walt Disney's dedication to nature and conservation, and in doing so, the Park leads the way in animal care, education and research.
Home to more than 1,700 animals from 250 species and sprawling across 500 acres of lush landscape, Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is the largest animal-themed park in the world!
Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is divided into 7 areas:
  • Oasis
  • Discovery Island® area
  • Camp Minnie-Mickey
  • Africa
  • Rafiki's Planet Watch® area
  • Asia
  • Dinoland, U.S.A.® area
Within each area, encounter real and fantastic animals. Get close enough to pet some of them, or ask for their autograph! Exciting attractions await, as does live and wild entertainment—like Broadway-style musical shows and parades that invite you to be part of the excitement.
Guest Services
Guest Services at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park cover such topics as what to wear, what to bring, what attractions use the FASTPASS ticket system and where to find Disney character merchandise, souvenirs and maps.

Attractions
Attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park include exciting expeditions and wild adventures with animals. Get close to creatures, from the whimsical to the mighty, from feathered to fanciful. Use Disney's FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.
Entertainment
Entertainment at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park includes elaborate parades, performances that feature nearly 20 species of birds and big-as-Broadway musical-stage shows and Disney Character meet and greets. For show schedules, check the Park calendar or Times Guide.

 Dining
Dining at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park means sampling American, African and Asian-inspired cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner in restaurants that offer a range of experiences from quick-service to Character Dining to wildly themed.

Shopping
Shopping at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park means finding authentic African art and imports—like baskets, masks and jewelry—as well as staples and souvenirs, such as film, sunscreen, plush toys, postcards, Disney Character merchandise and family apparel.

Tours
Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park offers several unique animal-related special experiences, including the Backstage Safari Tour, the Wild By Design Tour and the new Wild Africa Trek—where you can get closer to the animals than ever before!

Calendars
Calendars for Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park display Park hours, Extra Magic Hours, operational updates, entertainment and special events.

Transportation
Transportation to and from Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is available via bus throughout Walt Disney World Resort, and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, convenient self-parking is also available.
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Epcot-Theme Parks

Epcot theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks at Walt Disney World Resort, sprawls across 300 acres—twice the size of Magic Kingdom theme park—and is divided into Future World and World Showcase.

Future World
Future World is full of sensational attractions—including one of the fastest attractions in all Disney Parks—as well as inspiring entertainment and shows, all of which focus on technological advancements, innovation and wonder. In Future World, ideas become reality.
The Epcot theme park icon, Spaceship Earth, looking like a giant golf ball rising high above the horizon, welcomes you as you walk through the Park's main entrance.

World Showcase
Beyond Future World, if entering from the main gate at Epcot theme park, is the World Showcase area. World Showcase is a collective of Pavilions that wrap around the World Showcase Lagoon. Inside the Pavilions, find shops, attractions and restaurants that represent the culture and cuisine of these 11 countries:
While walking between Pavilions, be amused by live performers—some may even invite you to participate in the show! There's also plenty of kid-centric entertainment, too, like Disney Character meet and greet locations and Kidcot fun stops. At Kidcot stations, kids can create one-of-a-kind souvenirs.
In Epcot theme park, creativity is encouraged, imagination is celebrated and countries are united. Be amazed, inspired, enlightened and entertained!

Guest Services

Guest Services at Epcot theme park covers such topics as what to wear, what attractions use the FASTPASS ticket system, how to locate Disney character merchandise and where to find services like ATMs, activity centers specifically for kids and baby care centers.

Attractions

Attractions at Epcot theme park range from one of the fastest Disney attractions to gentle boat rides, from a thrilling hang-gliding experience to interactive play areas that ignite kids' imaginations. Use Disney's FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.

Entertainment

Entertainment at Epcot theme park continues day and night. See live shows, concerts, Character meet and greets, acrobats, fireworks, musicians, mimes, dancers, drummers, comedians and a talking turtle named Crush. For show schedules, check the Park calendar or Times Guide.

Dining

Dining at Epcot theme park includes quick-service restaurants for fast snacks, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Choose from casual, upscale and character dining experiences, and try a variety of international cuisines at the 11 World Showcase Pavilions.

Tours

Tours at Epcot theme park take you behind the scenes and bring you close to the action. Walk, ride a Segway Personal Transporter, swim The Seas with Nemo & Friends—or let a team of Disney-trained vacation planning professionals personalize a tour for you!

Special Events

Special Events at Epcot theme park include Holidays Around The World, the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival and the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Shopping

Shopping at Epcot theme park means exploring Mouse Gears in the Future World area—the Park's largest Disney merchandise store, and discovering wares specific to each one of the 11 countries represented in the World Showcase Pavilions.

Calendars

Calendars for Epcot theme park display Park hours, Extra Magic Hours, operational updates, entertainment show schedules and special events.

Transportation

Transportation to and from Epcot theme park is available via monorail, bus and boat throughout Walt Disney World Resort, and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, convenient self-parking is also available.
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Magic Kingdom Park

Magic Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, captures the enchantment of fairy tales with exciting entertainment, classic attractions, backstage tours and beloved Disney Characters.
Designed like a wheel with the hub in front of Cinderella Castle, pathways spoke out across the 107 acres of Magic Kingdom theme park and lead to these 6 whimsical lands:
  • Main Street, U.S.A. area
  • Adventureland area
  • Frontierland area
  • Liberty Square
  • Fantasyland; area
  • Tomorrowland area
Travel through these lands and see how fantasy becomes reality when you learn how to be a pirate, match wits with funny monsters and conquer mountains. Get swept up in the spectacle of splendid parades and fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom theme park—it's here that dreams come true for children of all ages.
Mickey's Toontown Fair Closed
The Magic Kingdom is beginning an expansion that will nearly double the size of Fantasyland. To make way for this transformation, Mickey's Toontown Fair closed on February 12, 2011. Fantasyland construction will be completed in phases with most new attractions open by 2013.
Attraction Changes
In the meantime, you can meet Mickey, Minnie and the Disney princesses throughout Magic Kingdom. Starting Spring 2011, they will greet Guests at the Town Square Exposition Hall.
Tinker Bell and her fairy friends will be joining the cast of Epcot, where they bring magic to the International Flower and Garden Festival in the spring.
The Walt Disney World Railroad will stay open, but the Toontown station will be closed during construction.
The Pirates League
The Pirates League: Transform yerself from a land lubber into a true buccaneer!
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: A beauty salon where little girls are transformed into precious princesses.
Guest Services
Guest Services at Magic Kingdom theme park is a list that includes some of the benefits to Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, where to find ATMs, what attractions use the FASTPASS ticket system, where to find Disney merchandise and where to get a haircut.
Attractions
Attractions at Magic Kingdom theme park consist of classic experiences that pay tribute to Walt Disney's concepts and designs. Celebrate adventure, fantasy, the past, the future and the imagination. Use Disney's FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.
Entertainment
Entertainment at Magic Kingdom theme park includes parades, musical stage shows, spectacular nighttime fireworks performances and the chance to meet princes, princesses, heroes and popular Disney Characters. For show schedules, check the Park calendar or Times Guide.
Dining
Dining at Magic Kingdom theme park means sharing meals with Disney Princesses and other Characters. Or grab a fast snack at a quick-service restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner from less than $15 USD to $60 USD per person, based on average Guest check, not including tax and tip.
Shopping
Shopping at Magic Kingdom theme park means exploring the enormous Emporium store and strolling through the numerous shops on Main Street, U.S.A. Find gifts, souvenirs, Disney Character apparel, Pal Mickey, pins and pirate and princess accessories.
Tours
Tours at Magic Kingdom theme park travel through secret areas of the Park. See the steam trains up close, go on a quest to conquer Villains, get highlights of Disney history—or let a team of Disney-trained vacation planning professionals personalize a tour for you!
Special Events
Special Events at Magic Kingdom theme park include Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
Calendars
Calendars for Magic Kingdom theme park display Park hours, Extra Magic Hours, operational updates, entertainment and special events.
Transportation
Transportation to and from Magic Kingdom theme park is available via monorail, bus and boat throughout Walt Disney World Resort, and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, convenient self-parking is also available.
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