Disney’s Blizzard Beach is located at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida. Blizzard Beach is one of the three water parks that Disney has on the property. It was the third water park opened on April 1, 1995. This park has one of the world’s tallest, fastest free-falling waterslides. Blizzard Beach is a family water park and has rides for children as well as adults. Rides range from laid back with the Chair Lift and Cross Country Creek to the more adventurous Summit Plummet and Snow Stormers.http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/blizzard-beach/

The theme of the water park is a winter-time beach. The story is that an unusual snowstorm hit Florida and a ski resort was created with slalom courses, toboggan slides and iceberg walkways. When the weather turned warm again, the snow in the resort started to melt. An alligator named Ice Gator gave the idea to use the former ski resort as a water park.

Gift shops include Beach Haus, Snowless Joe’s, and Sunglasses Hut. Quick service dining is offered at Avalunch, Lottawatta Lodge, Polar Pub, Sled Dog Expeditions and Warming Hut. These quick service stations offer such things as drinks, hot dogs, turkey legs, salads and desserts. One casual dining restaurant is offered called the Cooling Station. It offers American cuisine along with light snacks.http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/blizzard-beach/

How to Dress

One-piece bathing suits are recommended for the more active rides. Water shoes are advised, as the ground can get very hot. Using sunscreen is recommended. No exposed metal, buckles or rivets are permitted on rides. Wetsuits are not allowed on body slides.

Considerations

Dressing rooms are available as well as lockers and showers. They are near the entrance to the park.

Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome in the park but are not available for rent.

Baby changing areas are offered in the restrooms.

Park hours change throughout the year. Call for up to date information: 407-939-6244http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/blizzard-beach/

There is no extra fee for parking.

Transportation to Disney’s Blizzard Beach is offered by bus throughout the Disney resort for guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel.

Use of inner tubes is included in admission price and can be used at Cross Country Creek and Runoff Rapids.

Guests are not permitted to bring their own life vests. However, life vests are provided free by the park.

An ATM is on the property.

Only service dogs for guests with disabilities are permitted on the property. Disney World does offer air-conditioned kennels.