Typhoon Lagoon

"A furious storm once roared 'cross the sea,
Catching ships in its path, helpless to flee,
Instead of a certain watery doom,
The winds swept them here to Typhoon Lagoon!"

The Centerpiece of Typhoon Lagoon is Mount Mayday, which at its base boasts a 2.75 million gallon wave pool. Nestled on top of its peak, is its landmark ship, Miss Tilly. The wave pool, which is surrounded by a white sand beach, offers park goers the tsunami wave, which has you holding your sunglasses and bathing suits every 90 seconds. If this isn't your style, two small tidal pools, Whitecap Cove and Blustery Bay should be just your speed.

Shark Reef allows guests, at least ten years of age or older, the opportunity to experience snorkeling with the likes of sharks and tropical fish. Snorkel equipment is provided free of charge. If snorkeling in the reef is not your style, non-swimming guests can view the swimmers and fish through the portholes of a sunken tanker, for this is what the reef is built around.

Castaway Creek is a 2,100-foot "lazy" river, which affords you the opportunity to grab an inner tube and your sunglasses and wind your way through the park in this 3-foot deep waterway. The ride takes you through an array of caves and waterfalls, and an area known as Water Works, where you will find yourself showered from the broken pipes. There are spots along the route to disembark if you so choose.

Humunga Kowabunga is home to the 3 speed slides that shoot you through caverns at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. Each of the slides is 214 feet long and offers thrill seekers a 51-foot drop. Guests must be 4 feet tall to ride any of the slides.

The Storm Slides, named Jib Jammer, Rudder Buster, and Stern Burner, are the body slides that send you down, at 30 miles per hour, thru waterfalls and caves. These slides are each about 300 feet long.

Ketchakiddee Creek is the place to take your young ones in their Mickey floaties and Froggie masks to have a good time. This area of Typhoon Lagoon is open only to guest 4 feet tall and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. In this area you will find pint sized versions of slides, fountains, waterfalls, squirting whales and seals, a pint sized rapids ride, and tugboat with lots to do, and a beautiful grotto which your wee ones will love to run through.

GangPlank Falls and Keelhaul Falls are places where families can enjoy a white water rafting adventure together.

Wondering where to dine while at Typhoon Lagoon? You can either bring your own picnic lunch or dine at one of two restaurants called Typhoon Tilly's or Leaning Palms, both offering outdoor seating. Each offers a variety of fast food options, and Typhoon Tilly's offers an area for ice cream and frozen yogurt. Please note that no alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park.

Did you forget your sunscreen, or your bathing suit? Singapore Sal's sells an assortment of beach items for anything you may have forgotten; here you will find items ranging from sunglasses to beach chairs.

The direct telephone number to Typhoon Lagoon is (407) 560-4141. Surfing lessons are also offered at Typhoon Lagoon on certain dates and times. Call 1-407-WDW-SURF (939-7873) for more information.

Locker Rooms with changing facilities and showers are offered near the entrance to the park. Small lockers, large lockers, and towels are available for a rental fee; and life jackets and tubes are available free of charge.

Last Updated: May 9, 2009