Fun for all ages, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park features a variety of thrilling waterslides, raft and inner tube rides, a lazy river and several water play areas. The adventurous will want to experience Summit Plummet, which is billed as the “tallest and fastest” waterslide in the United States; Downhill Double Dipper, parallel 230-foot-long inner tube runs that reach speeds up to 25 miles per hour; or Slush Gusher, a double-humped waterslide that speeds 250 feet down Mount Gushmore. Kids will love the Tike’s Peak and Ski Patrol Training Camp water play areas.
Other highlights of Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park include the Chairlift, which provides a scenic, one-way ride to the top of Mount Gushmore; Cross Country Creek, a lazy river ride; Melt Away Bay, a 1-acre wave pool; Runoff Rapids, a thrilling inner tube ride; Snow Stormers, three slalom-style racing slides; Teamboat Springs, one of the longest raft rides in the world; and Toboggan Racers, an eight-lane, 250-foot-long waterslide.
Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012 The most magical week in sports is returning to Orlando for the second time, as the city has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2012. Orlando also hosted the 1992 All-Star Game. The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center, which will also host the T-Mobile Rookie [...]
Walt Disney: Motivational Speaker In addition to being an innovator, visionary and genius, Walt Disney was one heck of a motivational speaker! Below are 10 of my favorite Walt Disney quotes: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” “We are [...]
Celebrate LEGOLAND Florida’s First Christmas LEGOLAND Florida is getting into the holiday spirit with the first annual Christmas Bricktacular. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town through the holidays, Dec. 8-31, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions all dedicated to families with [...]
