Getting there from Miami
Typhoon Lagoon
is located approximately 286 miles north of Miami Beach,
FL. If you need transportation from Miami, Fort Lauderdale
or Pompano Beach, Miami Beach 411 can arrange a 1-Day
Tour or Multi-Day
trip.
About the park
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon opened June
1, 1989. The park is 56 acres large and has 12 mild to
wild water park attractions.
Legend has it a furious storm once roared across the sea,
hurling surf boards into trees, blowing boats through
roofs and impaling a shrimp boat on a peak of a volcanic
mountain. Left in the typhoon's wake are twisting tides,
rapids, waterways and rivers. It is a place to get wet
and and enjoy water adventures.
Be warned that this is an outdoor water park.
You should prepare for a full day of walking in the hot
Florida sun.
Typhoon Lagoon
Tickets: Adults $47 Kids (3 to 9) $41
Hours: Depending on the time of year,
Typhoon Lagoon park hours can range between 8am and 8pm.
Call Guest Services at (407) 824-4321 for water park hours
during your visit.
Parking: Included with admission
Address: 1195
East Buena Vista Dr., Lake
Buena Vista, FL 32830
Park tips
- Kids under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- Bring waterproof sunscreen.
- Claim your lounge chair early
- Picnics are permitted.
- Disposable underwater cameras are available at the park.
- Towels are available for rent.
- Don't wear a watch; you can see the time from the park's Clock Tower.
- Bring water shoes.
- Wear a one piece swimsuit if you plan on going on a mild but wild ride.
- During the summer months, the best time to visit is after 3pm.
- Lockers may be rented for a small fee during your visit.
- Swim attire with rivets, buckles or exposed metal is not permitted.
- The park will close during thunderstorms. However, if you can wait out the storm or come back later, it will be virtually empty when it reopens.
Park layout
Castaway Creek - A winding creek that
twists around the entire park. Relax and keep cool while
gliding along on an inner tube. Here's a tip: use the
creek as transportation from one side of the park to
the other.
Humunga Kowabunga - Three enclosed
flume speed slides that whip downhill and drop you five
stories in seconds. The ride is listed in the mild but
wild category and the height requirement is 48".
Ketchakiddee
Creek - A children's water play area with slides,
fountains, water holes, a leaking tugboat, and a mini
rapids ride. The height requirement is 48".
Mayday Falls
- The longest water slide in the park guides
you through caves and waterfalls while you sit in your
own inner tube.
Shark Reef
- This snorkeling area is
populated with over 4,000 tropical fish, rays and small
sharks. If you don't want to get in, you can observe
the fish via portholes in a walk-through viewing area.
Snorkeling equipment
is available at no extra charge. Guests may also use
their own equipmentbut, but no fins are allowed.
Surf Pool - This is one of the only places
in FL where body surfing is any good. When you get tired,
you can catch a break in the calmer waters or
relax on the white sand.
Up to 20 surfers can book the wave pool before or after
hours. A 5-foot wave can be produced from the left and
right. Call 407-WDW-SURF (939-7873) for fees and information.
The Surfing School at Typhoon
Lagoon has become very popular. If you wish
to participate, the cost is $125. Classes are limited
in size to 12 students and take place every Tuesday.
For more information, call 407/WDW-PLAY.
Other fun areas of the water park include: Crush
N' Gusher, Gang Plank Falls, Keelhaul
Falls, Sandy White Beach, Shark Reef,
Storm Slides, and personal surf lessons.
Restaurants
and dining
There are no service
restaurants at this park. The two quick
service eateries are the Leaning Palms
and Typhoon Tilly's. They both serve
American food such as hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, and
ice cream. There
is also a picnic
area
where you can bring your own food.
Orlando weather
|
Fer. |
Cel. |
January |
62 |
17 |
March |
67 |
19 |
April |
72 |
22 |
May |
77 |
25 |
June |
81 |
27 |
July |
82 |
28 |
August |
82 |
28 |
September |
81 |
27 |
October |
75 |
24 |
November |
68 |
20 |
December |
62 |
17 |
Disney vacations
The
least crowded time to visit is from Labor Day to Thanksgiving
and from the week after President's Day (mid-February)
to the start of Spring Break (mid-March).
You
can definitely make the most of your vacation by staying
at one of the Disney
World hotels. If you do, you will enjoy special benefits
such as Magic Hours, discounts at six Disney
World golf courses, and Walt Disney World quality
and service.
But if you choose to stay at one of the many hotels
near Disney World, you can still visit all of the
Disney properties to enjoy the atmosphere, have a meal,
or shop. You may be charged for parking, but you can get
validated for up to one hour of parking for each $10 you
spend while you're there.
Some of the more popular value priced resorts
include Walt
Disney's All
Star Movies, All
Star Music, All
Star Sports, and the Pop
Century hotel.
Wheelchairs
and Electric Convenience Vehicle (ECV) - Rentals are available
for a fee of $10 for a wheelchair (multiple day rentals
are $8/day) and $35 for the ECV.
Strollers - Strollers are available
for rent at the front of the park for a charge of $10/day
for a single and $18 for a double.
Contact Info:
Disney-Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
1195 East Buena Vista Dr.,
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321
Web:
www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
Grand Opening: June
1, 1989
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