During the off peak months, Walt Disney World will usually close one of its water parks for routine maintenance and refurbishments. In keeping with this schedule, Disney released news this week that Blizzard Beach will be closed from October 30, 2017 until January 6, 2018 for refurbishments. Guests hoping to
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Typhoon Lagoon Announces May Maintenance Closure
For anyone heading to Walt Disney World in May that is planning on hitting the Water Parks, Walt Disney World resort has announced that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be closing its gates to visitors on Monday May 15th through Tuesday May 16th and will re-open on Wednesday the 17th. Here’s
Disney Water Parks Testing New Virtual Queue System for Certain Rides
The lines for rides at Disney’s Parks can sometimes be longer than what we wish for, and that can even happen at Disney’s two water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. To alleviate guests spending their time waiting, instead of out playing, we hear from WDW Magic that Disney is
Bus Transportation to Blizzard Beach Discontinued from Animal Kingdom Lodge
Guests staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will need to allow a little extra time for bus transportation to Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Bus transportation from the resort to Blizzard Beach has recently been discontinued. Guests staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will now need to catch a bus to Disney’s Animal
Blizzard Beach Closing for the Weekend Due to Weather
With Temperatures in Central Florida being forecast for the low 60’s, with lows in the 40’s this weekend, Disney has decided to close Blizzard Beach Water Park. We hear from WDW Magic that the park will remain closed from January 27th-30th due to the low temperatures. Let’s hope the
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
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
Top 10 Amusement Parks in the U.S. according to Trip Advisor
For the second year in a row Universal Studios’s Island of Adventure won top spot in Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice awards for Amusement Parks and Water Parks. The winners were chosen by the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for parks worldwide over the period of 12 months. If, you
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
“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
Broken Pipe shuts down 2 slides at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
It appears that Disney has been having some mechanical issues with Summit Plummet and Slush Gusher at Blizzard Beach. Apparently the water slides have been closed for weeks, with no firm re-opening date in sight, due to a broken pipe. We reported that Blizzard Beach was closed March 16-17th, and
Blizzard Beach Closed 3/16-3/17 for technical diffculties
If you were planning on visiting Blizzard Beach today or tomorrow, it looks like you’ll have to take a trip over to Typhoon Lagoon instead! Blizzard Beach is closed today and tomorrow (March 16 and 17 2016) due to technical difficulties. No worries though, because although still technically in its
Frozen Event at Blizzard Beach being hosted by Olaf and Kristoff
Frozen fans visiting Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park are in for a real treat, the park will be hosting the inaugural Frozen Games this summer! Since there has already been a freak snowstorm in Blizzard Beach and there is snow everywhere why not take advantage and hold the sporting event
Top 10: Things to Experience at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is a great place to catch some sun! Swim, build a sand castle, and even go snorkeling with sharks, stingrays and tropical fish in the coral reef. TL is one of the 2 Disney World Water Parks available with your Water Park Fun & More Ticket add-on. Here is
