The theme for this water park in Walt Disney World Florida is that of a small resort town after being hit by an enormous storm! It is mainly a surf lagoon covering an area of roughly 2 sports fields complete with 5 foot high waves and of course a number of slides. The intensity of the waves alternates every hour between gentle and surf intensive.

You could be speeding down at 30mph on Humunga Kowabunga from 100 feet up the mountain or spinning through 400 plus feet of Crush 'n Gusher.

If you need to check the time then look towards the marooned shrimp boat on top of the mountain which every 30 minutes shoots jets of water some 50 feet in the air while also sounding its horn.

At present the water parks participate in Disney's Extra Magic Hours but it is normally open daily from 10am till 5 pm. An admission fee is charged.

Typhoon Lagoon is located near Downtown Disney and accessed by Disney Bus from TTC (Transport & Tickets Centre) and most WDW Resorts.

Where to eat? Disney Eating at Typhoon Lagoon

Attractions.

Castaway Creek:

A half-mile Lazy River float in a tube as you encircle the park.

Crush 'n Gusher:

There are 3 slides (Banana Blaster, Coconut Crusher and Pineapple Plunger) to choose from which all extend just over 400 feet. These are not for beginners having a minimum height requirement of 48". It might be best to build up to this one!

Gang Plank Falls:

A whitewater group raft ride.

Humunga Kowabunger:

Speeding down from 5-stories at 30mph in the dark may just be a little too much for some. This has a minimum height requirement of 48".

Keelhaul Falls:

A fast single person tube whitewater raft ride.

Ketchakiddee Creek:

Reserved for the little one to splash around and play having a maximum height restriction of 48".

Mayday Falls:

An exhilarating single person tube ride!

Shark Reef:

A chance to take a brief snorkelling lesson using the equipment which will be provided before swimming off and joining the colourful fish in the saltwater pool.

Storm Slides:

Here you will enjoy the 3 body slides which travel through the mountain.

Surf Pool:

An extremely large surf facility with waves reaching 6 feet high.

Children will need adult supervision.

... and don't forget!

Take with you snug fitting swimwear (some rides will soon test if they are or not!), towels, hat, sun-glasses, sun-cream, sun-shoes/sandals (the concrete floor can become rather hot!) and enough money for the day!

Flippers, rafts, masks etc are not permitted.

Lockers can be hired for the day.

Remember the Water Parks are very busy. So, sleep with one eye open to ensure everyone is enjoying themselves and not wandering off or in possible danger.

Finally, relax, have fun and let the world go by - it will still be there when you return!