With the snow covered Mt. Gushmore as
its centerpiece this outrageous and fun theme is continued
throughout the park. Guests will find ski jumps, toboggan rides and
slalom runs that all have been turned into water slides. At the base
ofMt. Gushmore all the melting snow has formed a lagoon that
serves
as the parks wave pool.
Located near Disney's All-Star Resorts. Guests may
take Walt Disney World buses from various locations throughout Walt
Disney World. If driving, exit I-4 at Magic Kingdom, exit, and
follow the signs.
As legend has it, Blizzard Beach was created by a
freak winter storm that dropped snow over the western side of the
Walt Disney World Resort. Temperatures soared, and as water
began to cascade down Mt. Gushmore, the first ski resort / water
adventure park was born!
Bobsledding down the snowy slopes of Mt. Gushmore
or plunging straight down Summit Plummet at 60 mph will give
you the spine-chilling thrills of a northern ski resort. But
the Blizzard Beach water adventure park is pure tropical
fun in the sun.
Attractions at Blizzard Beach
Teamboat Springs
- The world's longest family whitewater raft ride takes three- to
five-passenger rafts down a twisting, 1,200-foot series of rushing
waterfalls.
Toboggan Racer
- An eight-lane water slide that sends Guests racing over
exhilarating dips as they descend the "snow" slope.
Downhill Double Dipper
- The world's only side-by-side racing slides allow passengers to
travel at speeds of up to 25 mph in this thrilling water
adventure.
Snow Stormers
- Three flumes descend from the top of the mountain and follow a
switchback course through ski-type slalom gates.
Runoff Rapids
- An inner-tube run, where Guests careen down twisting, turning
flumes. Two open slides and one enclosed "black hole."
Chair Lift
- Wooden-bench chair lifts sporting colorful
overhead umbrellas and snow skis on their underside, converted
from ski-resort to beach-resort use. These functional chairs carry
Guests over the craggy face of Mt. Gushmore, from its base at the
beach to its summit. No infants may ride.
Tike's Peak - A kid-size version of Mt. Gushmore, including scaled-down attractions. In addition, this
area features a snow-castle fountain play area and pop jets.
Melt-Away-Bay
- A one-acre bobbing wave pool, nestled against the base of Mt. Gushmore, that is constantly fed by "melting snow" waterfalls.
Cross Country Creek
- A lazy creek circling the entire park, carrying floating Guests
through a bone-chilling ice cave. Once inside the mysterious cave,
Guests are splashed with the "melting" ice from overhead.
Blizzard Beach Ski Patrol Training Camp
- Designed for pre-teens with
inner-tube slides, a T-bar, culvert slide, and a challenging
ice-floe walk along slippery, floating icebergs.
The Village
- At the east end of the beach, the Village is your Guest Services
location for locker and towel rental, and first aid. Within the
Village is the Beach Haus, a specialty shop offering souvenirs,
towels, bathing suits, sunglasses, and other essentials for a day
on the slopes!
Don't
Miss - Summit Plummet
Summit Plummet - At 120 feet high, it's the
world's tallest, fastest free-fall speed slide, a breathtaking
60
mph plunge straight down to a splash landing at the base of the
mountain. Visible from almost anywhere in the park.
Summit Plummet lies atop Mount Gushmore in the heart of Disney’s
Blizzard Beach – between Slush Gusher and Teamboat Springs. To reach
Summit Plummet, take the Chairlift or the stairs.
Height Requirement:
You must be at least 48 inches tall to ride Summit Plummet. Check
the health restrictions posted at the entrance to the waterslide.
The Travel Channel voted Blizzard Beach the number
2
water park in the whole of the USA (the number 1 water
park was
the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Texas)
Blizzard Beach Facts
Blizzard Beach opened April 1, 1995.
The water at Blizzard is heated year-round
between 75 to 80 degrees, with the exception of the melting snow
in the ice cave of Cross Country Creek.
Guests may bring food baskets.
Coolers of a size that may be safely carried
are permitted.
No glass containers or alcoholic beverages
allowed.
No boogie boards, surf boards or personal
flotation devices.
Water toys (beach balls, air mattresses, tubes,
kick boards, etc.), that do not attach to the body, are not
permitted
Free life jackets available at Snowless Joes.
Refundable deposit required.
Guests may not bring in their own fins, masks
or snorkels.
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Additional Water Park Info ***
Don't forget your sunscreen! Measure your
child's height before you arrive at the Park so you know which
attractions he or she is able to ride. All height requirements are
listed on this Web site. Many Disney Cast Members are fluent in
more than one language. The flags on their nametags indicate which
languages they speak.
Study a map of the Park prior to your arrival to
become familiar with the location of the attractions that interest
you most. We recommend wearing one-piece swimsuits on the more
thrilling attractions, including Humunga Kowabunga at Disney's
Typhoon Lagoon and Summit Plummet at Disney's Blizzard Beach. In
addition, swim attire with rivets, buckles or exposed metal is not
permitted on the attractions. Lockers, towels and life vests for
children are available for rent. Life vests are provided free of
charge for Guests who wish to leave an identification card.
Arrive early if you wish to secure a lounge
chair. Disney's Water Parks have quick service restaurants and
snack stands with a variety of offerings. There are also picnic
areas where you may enjoy your own food, however, please note that
no alcoholic beverages or glass containers are permitted. Disney's
Blizzard Beach is home to Summit Plummet, the tallest water slide
in the whole U.S.A. Parking and inner tube usage are included with
admission in each Water Park.
When arriving at the Parks, start at the back of
the Park and make your way to the front, since the Parks tend to
fill up faster in the front. Tired of zipping down water slides?
Both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon have "lazy rivers" that
circle the entire Park. Hop in and relax! Bring water shoes when
visiting the Water Parks. The ground can get hot and so will your
feet! During the busy summer months, the best time to visit a
Disney Water Park is after 3 p.m. Look for locker, towel and life
jacket rental at Snowless Joe's, to the right after you enter.
Both Blizzard Beach and
Typhoon Lagoon are closed for refurbishment each year for
a couple of months during the winter but never at the same
time so one park or the other is always open.
Check Out This Video To Get An Idea What
Blizzard Beach is All About.
Don't
Miss - Summit Plummet
