Disney’s Blizzard Beach is getting ready to reopen to Guests on March 7, 2021. First opened to the public on April 1, 1995, this spring will kick off Blizzard Beach’s 25th season. To celebrate, let’s look at some fun facts you may not have known about Disney’s water park with a surprising theme!
Blizzard Beach has an “Unusual” Storyline
A ski resort in Florida? That would be correct! As the story goes, a legendary snowstorm in Florida prompted local opportunists to build a ski resort. When Florida’s climate returned to normal temperatures and the snow began to melt, Blizzard Beach was born.
Blizzard Beach has One of the Fastest Waterslides in the World
The ultimate water park thrill ride, Summit Plummet is a 120-foot-tall waterslide with a near-vertical drop. Guests accelerate up to 65 mph on the slide, making it one of the fastest attractions at Walt Disney World.
The First Chairlift in Florida was Built at Blizzard Beach
You don’t generally see chairlifts in Florida, but there’s one at Blizzard Beach. This colorful chairlift, built to ferry guests to the top of Mount Gushmore, was the first of its kind in the state of Florida. The chairlift offers a scenic bird’s-eye view of Blizzard Beach and easy access to Summit Plummet, Slush Gusher and Teamboat Springs.
Cross Country Creek is One of the Longest Lazy Rivers in the U.S.
At 3,000 feet, Cross Country Creek ranks among the longest lazy rivers in the country. It takes between 20 and 30 minutes to complete one journey around the waterway – depending, of course, on how lazy you want to be!
Teamboat Springs is One of the World’s Longest Family Whitewater Raft Rides
One of the world’s longest family whitewater raft ride is none other than Teamboat Springs at Blizzard Beach. Along the winding rapids of Teamboat Springs, guests encounter remnants of the fabled snowstorm in the form of snowshoes, snow shovels, melting icicles and a snow mobile.
Sounds like fun, right? Tickets to Blizzard Beach can be purchased for one day, or can be included as part of the Water Parks Fun and More added option to your package tickets.
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