Blizzard Beach Map

As legend has it, Blizzard Beach was created by a freak winter storm which dropped snow over the western side of Walt Disney World property and Florida's first snow-ski resort was planned immediately. It is located just north of Disney's All-Star Resorts.

However, the plan was short-lived. Temperatures soared and the ice and snow rapidly began to melt. Dismayed ski-resort operators, ready to close, spotted a playful alligator sliding down the "liquid ice" slopes and realized the melting snow created the tallest, fastest and most exhilarating water-filled ski and toboggan runs in the world. As a result, the ski resort/water adventure park was born.

It was a natural. Former ski slalom courses and bobsled and sledding runs became downhill water slides. The chair lift could still carry swimmers to the top of the slides. The ski jump became the nation's tallest and fastest water slide. The melting snow revealed welcoming beaches, a pre-teen play area and many other activities.

Whether it's bobsledding down the "snowy" slopes of Mt. Gushmore or plunging straight down Summit Plummet at up to 60 mph, Walt Disney World guests get all the spine-chilling thrills of a northern ski resort!

But the 66-acre Blizzard Beach water adventure park is strictly tropical and the ice is limited to the soft drinks. It's all part of a "zany" combination -- a water park with the atmosphere and excitement of a major ski resort in the midst of a tropical lagoon.

The most eye-catching attractions at Blizzard Beach can be found on the slopes of Mt. Gushmore. As guests enter the park, they are greeted by the busy view of "skiers" sliding down the face of the 90-foot snow-capped mountain. It is home to the newest waterslide, Downhill Double Dipper, the only side-by-side racing water slides that stand 50 feet high and 200 feet long. Guests will travel up to 25 mph, twisting and turning before shooting out through a curtain of water. Mt. Gushmore also features slalom courses, toboggan and water sled runs and the awesome, 120-foot-high Summit Plummet -- the nation's tallest, fastest free-fall speed slide, visible from almost anywhere in the park.

From Summit Plummet's "ski jump" tower, it's a breathtaking high-speed 60 mph plunge straight down to a splash landing at the base of the mountain. Next to Summit Plummet is the tall but less steep Slush Gusher, a speed slide that drops guests through a snow-banked mountain gully.

Attractions

Mt. Gushmore:

Summit Plummet - At 120 feet high, it's the world's tallest, fastest free-fall speed slide, a breathtaking 60 mph plunge straight down to a splash landing at the base of the mountain. Visible from almost anywhere in the park. 48" height requirement.

Teamboat Springs - The world's longest family whitewater raft ride takes three- to five-passenger rafts down a twisting, 1,200-foot series of rushing waterfalls.

Toboggan Racer - An eight-lane water slide that sends Guests racing over exhilarating dips as they descend the "snow" slope.

Downhill Double Dipper - The world's only side-by-side racing slides allow passengers to travel at speeds of up to 25 mph in this thrilling water adventure. 48" height requirement.

Snow Stormers - Three flumes descend from the top of the mountain and follow a switchback course through ski-type slalom gates.

Slush Gusher - speed down over two humps on this 90ft high slide. 48" height requirement.

Runoff Rapids - three inner-tube runs, where Guests careen down twisting, turning flumes. Two open slides and one enclosed "black hole."

Chair Lift - Wooden-bench chair lifts sporting colorful overhead umbrellas and snow skis on their underside, converted from ski-resort to beach-resort use. These functional chairs carry Guests over the craggy face of Mt. Gushmore, from its base at the beach to its summit. 32" height requirement.

Tike's Peak - A kid-size version of Mt. Gushmore, including scaled-down attractions. In addition, this area features a snow-castle fountain play area and pop jets. Must be under 4ft to enter.

Melt-Away-Bay - A one-acre bobbing wave pool, nestled against the base of Mt. Gushmore, that is constantly fed by "melting snow" waterfalls.

Cross Country Creek - A lazy creek circling the entire park, carrying floating Guests through a bone-chilling ice cave. Once inside the mysterious cave, Guests are splashed with the "melting" ice from overhead.

Blizzard Beach Ski Patrol Training Camp - Designed for pre-teens with inner-tube slides, a T-bar, culvert slide, and a challenging ice-floe walk along slippery, floating icebergs.

The Village - At the east end of the beach, the Village is your Guest Services location for locker and towel rental, and first aid. Within the Village is the Beach Haus, a specialty shop offering souvenirs, towels, bathing suits, sunglasses, and other essentials for a day on the slopes!

Lottawatta Lodge - Lunch, Dinner.  Specialities - Burgers, hot dogs, pizza, deli sandwiches, salads, ice cream, and beverages.

Avalunch - Snack bar.  10:30 a.m. - Park closing.  Specialities - Hot dogs, nachos, snacks, and beverages.

Warming Hut - Snack bar. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Specialities - Nachos, ice cream, snacks, and beverages.

Frostbite Freddie's Forzen Freshments - bar, serves frozen specialty drinks and spirits.

Polar Pub - bar, serves frozen specialty drinks and spirits

Merchandise

The Beach Haus - swimwear, sunscreen, t-shirts, hats, sunglasses, sundries.

Location/Transportation

Located near Disney's All-Star Resorts. Guests may take Walt Disney World buses from various locations throughout Walt Disney World. If driving, exit I-4 at Magic Kingdom, exit, and follow the signs.

Additional information

For the comfort and safety of all guests and cast members, smoking is only permitted in designated areas only.

A limited amount of complimentary tubes are available at all tube rides. Tubes are provided at the attractions should remain in these locations.

Lockers are located adjacent to the main dressing room and at the restrooms near Tike's Peak.

Locker and towel rentals, plus life vests for children, are available at Snowless Joe's. You may use only Disney's Blizzard Beach floatation devices (life vests). Life vests are provided free of charge for guests who wish to leave a refundable deposit.

Swim attire with rivets, buckles or exposed metal is not permitted on the attractions.

Coolers are allowed, however no alcoholic beverages or glass containers are permitted.

Lost articles can be picked up at Guest Relations. Due to the nature of some attractions, lost articles may be irretrievable. Glasses and jewelry should be removed. Disney's Blizzard Beach cannot be responsible for lost articles.

No running or diving please!

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

The lifeguards are highly trained and qualified. Please adhere to their instructions at all times.

Please note that each attraction has its own guidelines. Most require that you be in good health and of certain age or height to participate.

Disney's Blizzard Beach may close due to inclement weather or maximum guest capacity. Admission media is non-refundable.

For your safety, diaper-age children must wear plastic pants or swim diapers.

Additional information - 407-560-3400.

For opening hours see park hours pages.

Reviews / Tips

"Try a Raspberry Chi Chi at the Polar Pub for a nice refreshing drink.
This is a great water park, we have been to Typhoon Lagoon a few times but Blizzard Beach is a little better in our opinion."

"Tykes Peak also has several slides for the little ones including an inner tube ride. The water in Tykes Peak is heated to a very warm comfortable temperature in the winter, for those days that can sometimes be a bit cool. Teamboat Springs can hold up to 6 passengers. Our group of 6 went on and we saw another group of 6 go before us."

"This is our families favourite water park. The kids areas are great and more adventurous kids can also do a lot of the bigger rides."