The Lagoon of Typhoons water park belongs to the Walt Disney World Resort water parks, it is one of the most visited places in Florida. There is a large selection of slides, pools and entertainment. According to a Disney legend, a typhoon wreaked havoc on a tropical paradise. In the center there is an artificial Mayday mountain with a ship on top, creating the impression of a shipwreck, surfboards and fishing gear are scattered.
History
Orlando was a small provincial city that eventually became a world-famous metropolis. There are many attractions here, including large-scale entertainment complexes. The Lagoon of Typhoons Water Park occupies a special place. People often come here during the hot season, when the maximum temperature exceeds 30 degrees. It lasts longer than 3 months – from mid-May to the end of September.
Considering the climatic conditions, water parks are becoming very popular. The Typhoon Lagoon Water Park stands out among them. The idea to create the park appeared in the late 80s of the 20th century, when Disney CEO Michael Eisner planned to expand the resort beyond the theme parks. The water park in Florida is based on the story of a tropical paradise that was devastated after a typhoon.
Description
Despite the fact that approximately 2 million people visit the Lagoon of Typhoons Water Park every year, there are no long queues due to the well-thought-out entrance system and amusement sections. There are changing rooms, showers, closets where visitors can store their belongings.
The Typhoon Lagoon is open all year round, but it closes for maintenance during one of the seasons. Opening hours may vary, so you should check the schedule when planning your trip.
In addition to public areas with sun loungers around pools, slides, and waterfalls, cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops, and lost and found offices are open at the Lagoon of Typhoons Water Park, where visitors can pick up lost items. The main attraction of the park is the Miss Tilly shrimp boat moored at Mount Mayday. Every 30 minutes, it spews a 15-meter geyser of water. The open-air Surf Pool is popular, where the waves reach 2 meters in height, which provides opportunities for surfing.
Entertainments
On inflatable rafts, 1 or 2 people overcome obstacles on the Crush 'n' Gusher slides. Visitors like the fact that on the attraction you can choose a slide made of a banana blaster, a coconut crusher or a pineapple piston. But there is a limitation: the guest must be at least 48 inches (122 centimeters) tall.
Also popular is the Humunga Kowabunga attraction, presented in the form of 3 enclosed slides descending from the height of a 5-storey building. Storm Slides has 3 slides with sharp turns and descents that end in the pool. You can go rafting with the whole family through Gangplank Falls, the path passes through caves and waterfalls. There are lifeguards on duty at the theme water park, who are ready to go to the aid of anyone who needs it. For those who just want to relax and recuperate, shady sandy beaches are open, if there are places where you can organize a picnic.
How to get
The Lagoon of Typhoons Water Park is located 30 kilometers from the center of Orlando. The easiest way to get there is by bus, which runs between all parks with an interval of 10 to 30 minutes. You can also take the bus on line 300 and get off at the Orlando/Disney Express stop, 301 – Disney Direct/Pin Hills" or 302 – "3D Magic Kingdom/Rosmont". People often come here by taxi or rented car.
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