Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon features something for everyone – including a huge wave pool, lazy river, speed slides, tube runs, body slides, a white sandy beach, colorful reef, children’s water play areas and more.
Highlights of Disney's Typhoon Lagoon include Castaway Creek, a 2,100-foot lazy river ride that encircles the water park; the new Crush ‘n’ Gusher, three uphill water coasters; Gang Plank Falls, an inner tube adventure down a wild river; Humunga Kowabunga, three enclosed speed rides; Shark Reef, a saltwater tank filled with live sharks and exotic fish; Storm Slides, a series of three body slides that wind down Mount Mayday at speeds up to 30 miles per hour; and Surf Pool, one of the largest wave pools in the world.
Other not-to-be-missed attractions at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon include Keelhaul Falls and Mayday Falls, two exciting tube runs; Ketchakiddee Creek, a children’s water play area; and Sandy White Beach, a tropical paradise that encircles the Surf Pool. In addition, surf lessons can be arranged at the Surf Pool on Tuesday mornings before the water park opens (for a separate fee).
2009-2010 Disney World Holiday Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
November 10 – December 18, 2009
Holidays Around the World
November 27 – December 30, 2009
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
November 10, 2009 – January 4, 2010
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade
November 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010
New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort
December 31, 2009
Walt Disney World Timeline The Walt Disney World Timeline at www.orlando-florida.net takes readers on a fascinating journey through Disney World history that includes Walt Disney’s first hastily arranged press conference in 1965 detailing his plans for the project, site preparation for Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the grand opening of Disney World in 1971, the original attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and [...]
Top 10 Latest Additions at Disney World If you haven’t treated the family to Walt Disney World Resort during the past few years and visited its four world-class theme parks – Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom – check out all of the great new Disney attractions you’ve been missing:
1. Toy Story Midway Mania! – Disney’s Hollywood [...]
Universal’s Velvet Sessions to Host Twisted Sister The October Velvet Sessions at Universal Orlando Resort will feature Twisted Sister as they perform such hits as “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “I Wanna Rock,” “The Price” and more. Velvet Sessions will take place at Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Cost is $40, which includes free specialty drinks, finger foods and [...]
