16 things you probably didn't know about the Disney water parks

Megan duBoisAug 19, 2020, 22:47 IST

Blizzard Beach (left) and Typhoon Lagoon (right) at Walt Disney World.Megan duBois for Insider

Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, is home to two water parks: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.
Disney's Blizzard Beach water park has a body slide that goes up to 60 miles per hour.
The Surf Pool at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon pushes out 6-foot waves every 90 seconds.
The company used to have a third water park, but the property was abandoned for nearly 15 years.

Disney may be known for its theme parks, but it also has some famous water parks.

Even though Walt Disney World in Florida has reopened after closing in March amid the coronavirus pandemic, the resort's two water parks have remained closed.

While guests wait for the gates to open again, read on for some things you probably didn't know about Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.

Both Disney World water parks have a themed mascot.

Ice Gator is the mascot at Disney's Blizzard Beach. TripAdvisor

You can learn to surf at Typhoon Lagoon.

Surf lessons are not included in the price of admission. TripAdvisor

The fastest Disney World water slide is at Blizzard Beach.

The slide falls nearly as far as the drop on the Tower of Terror. Megan duBois for Insider

The lazy rivers at both parks are huge.

Disney's Blizzard Beach water park. Gregg Newton / Reuters

Blizzard Beach has a fun backstory.

The park is themed after a melting ski resort. Megan duBois for Insider

Blizzard Beach has an actual chair lift.

The water park has a chairlift like a ski resort. ZuZu P/TripAdvisor

There's a secret character from the Society of Explorers and Adventurers at Typhoon Lagoon.

Captain Mary Oceaneer is connected to Typhoon Lagoon. Megan duBois for Insider

Disney World used to have another water park, and it was left abandoned for nearly 15 years.

Disney's River Country water park. Hunter W./TripAdvisor

Typhoon Lagoon's wave pool holds 3 million gallons of water.

The wave pool at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. Megan duBois for Insider

There are hidden Mickeys all around the water parks.

There are hidden Mickeys around the water parks. TripAdvisor

Typhoon Lagoon's Crush 'n' Gusher pushes riders along with over 1,000 gallons of water per minute.

Riders can choose between different tracks on the Crush 'n' Gusher. avipiti/TripAdvisor

Guests used to be able to swim with sharks at Typhoon Lagoon.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park. Megan duBois for Insider

You can still see characters at the water parks.

Donald Duck and actor Nolan Gould at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. Gene Duncan/Disney Parks via Getty Images

Typhoon Lagoon's wave pool pushes out 6-foot-tall waves every 90 seconds

The Surf Pool is a popular attraction at Typhoon Lagoon. Megan duBois for Insider

One of Disney's most underrated snacks is found at the water parks

Mini doughnuts from the Disney World water parks. Megan duBois for Insider

Disney World Resort is home to the most visited water park in the US.

Millions of guests visit the Disney water parks every year. Shutterstock

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