The following is a comprehensive list of attractions, resorts and restaurants at Walt Disney World that are currently undergoing refurbishment during the month of January 2017 or will be during the months ahead: Monorail The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment through February 28, 2017 and may be
Category: Water Parks
Take a Look at what 2017 Has in Store for The Walt Disney World Resort
If you plan on visiting Walt Disney World in 2017, then you’ll want to take a look at what new adventures and offerings are in store for guests for the new year! At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, Pandora – The World of Avatar, will open in summer 2017. In collaboration
Disney To Change Bus Service to Typhoon Lagoon
Starting on October 2nd, Walt Disney World will unveil changes to the resort bus service taking guests to and from Typhoon Lagoon. Onsite guests heading to the Typhoon Lagoon will neeed to hop on a bus to Disney Springs and then change to the Typhoon Lagoon shuttle bus service. The
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be closing the Shark Reef
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be permanently closing The Shark Reef at the end of October 2016. This attraction give guests the chance to snorkel with sharks and tropical fish in a 100 x 23 foot reef (a saltwater tank complete with a sunken ship). There is also an observation area
Wheelchair rental prices now the same at all of Walt Disney World’s Parks
In a move that makes the wheelchair rental at Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach no longer a complimentary service, Disney announces the new fees for the wheelchair rentals at the water parks. WDW Magic reports that the water parks are now charging $12 for a wheelchair rental, with a $100
Brand New Attraction Coming to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon in Spring 2017
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will feature a brand new attraction in spring 2017 called Miss Fortune Falls. Miss Fortune Falls will be a family-style raft attraction that takes Guests on a splashing journey through the fabled Captain Mary Oceanear’s past. Legend has it that Captain Oceanear, a treasure-hunting heroine,
Orlando Theme Park Accident & Injury Report for the 2nd Quarter of 2016
The Orlando Theme Park Accident & Injury Report for the second quarter is in, this is where the parks report any incidents that happen on rides or result in hospital stay of more than 24 hours, or death. The results are as followed: Walt Disney World had 10 injuries or
Aquatica Orlando’s “Cool” Summer Party Returns July 8th
SeaWorld’s Waterpark, Aquatica, is preparing to help you beat the Central Florida heat. Every Friday and Saturday night, from July 8th through August 6th, Aquatica will be offering its Island Nights presented by Coca-Cola. Guests can enjoy these evening celebrations with a special Island Nights soundtrack, extended park hours, a daily happy
Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Scheduled Winter Closures
Each winter, during the cooler months, Disney alternates the refurbishment closures of it’s two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. The 2016 Water Park refurbishment closures for this winter are as follows: Blizzard Beach will be closed from October 23 2016 through to December 24 2016 Typhoon Lagoon
New Family Raft Ride coming to Typhoon Lagoon
Exciting news for water park fans! It appears that Disney has filed plans to create a new family water raft ride at one of their water parks, Typhoon Lagoon. WDW Magic shows photos of the plans and the new proposed area for development, and is planned to be located near to
New Preferred Parking Option Coming Soon to Disney’s Water Parks
Disney’s Water Parks will soon offer a preferred parking option similar to its four theme parks. Preferred parking at Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon will cost $15 and get you a spot closer to the park entrance along with a bottled water for each guest. This might actually be a decent value for larger
Bus Transportation to Disney’s Water Parks Changes This Weekend
It’s going to become a little harder and more time consuming to get to Disney’s water parks beginning Sunday, May 29th. In order to get to Blizzard Beach Water Park, guests will first have to take a bus from their resort hotel over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and then hop
Grad night is Back at Walt Disney World
Attention all high school seniors! It’s time to grab your beach towels, because Walt Disney World is once again hosting Grad Night for 2016, at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. WDW Magic reports that on Friday nights this June, students with tickets can experience all the water park’s attractions as well
“Frozen” Games at Blizzard Beach Begin on May 27th
Kristoff and Olaf from Disney’s hit animated film “Frozen” will appear at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park beginning on May 27th until August 21st for the inaugural “Frozen” Games. As members of Team Kristoff or Team Olaf, guests can participate in a variety of winter-themed activities including: Ice Pail Relays where