I have just returned from 2 magical weeks at Walt Disney World in Florida. Walt Disney World is situated in Orlando and includes 4 theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot), 2 water parks (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach) and a number of different resorts. We stayed in one of the Disney resorts and visited all of the Disney theme parks and water parks. We visited Typhoon Lagoon first and Blizzard Beach second. I absolutely loved Typhoon Lagoon (and also wrote a separate review of it) so Blizzard Beach had a lot to live up to. We reached Blizzard Beach by bus. If you are staying at a Disney resort, you are able to catch free ...  Read the complete review

We first went to Blizzard Beach last year in 2009 , as we wanted a rest from all the hustle and bustle of the theme parks , and all that shopping, and Typhoon Lagoon was closed. on arrival we had to go through security but this time we learnt from previous years that you can't take any of your own drinks , we left the drinks at the hotel, so we took advantage of the drinks system they have here also where you purchase the sourvenir cup for $11 and have the free refills all day , we also filled the cup up before we came out and took it with us. It is pretty much the same as Typhoon Lagoon, and was impressed as it had plenty of seating area and it was all you ...  Read the complete review

Disney blizzard beach is the 3rd water park in Walt Disney World but is only the 2nd active water park. The water park opened in April 1995 and the parks theme is: A freak snowstorm hit the area, which created Florida's first ski resort. The snow didn't last long, leaving behind a collection of waterlogged ski jumps and chair lifts. The failed resort was in the process of closing for good when an alligator was seen sliding down a flume and splashing into a pool of water. The alligator is the mascot of the park named Ice Gator. Of course this is all just a story but makes a great taking point. The park has an amazing choise of pools, slides, shops and ...  Read the complete review

Blizzard beach is the newest of 2 water parks in Walt Disney World Florida. (The otehr being typhoon lagoon). Whilst Blizzard Beach is not my favourite of the 2 i would still never go to Orlando without visiting both (if open). Blizzard beach has been excellently themed. The story is that Florida once had a large snow storm, and straight away a tourist ski resort was opened. The Florida sun came back and the ski resort started to melt, and what was left was Blizzard Beach. They ahve done a really good job with the theme in this park - all around there are references to a ski resort whether its the snow covered hills or an alligator on ski's. ...  Read the complete review

I left this park only a few days ago and I be honest it is starting to look a bit tired, It is just like typoon lagoon but more popular as it is newer so it you want to avoid the ques go to typoon lagoon. Bizard beach has lots of slides and you can compete with your family on the slides and even if your are a big person don't worry there is always some one bigger than you !!! when i was 24 stone I thought every one was stareing and I was the fattest one there now i am 12 stone and gosh I was thin compared to some of them. Any way there are lost of rides for you to do including the family raft ride and tabogans but i would avoid the really big side that hurt my bum!! but  Read the complete review