Blizzard Beach logo featuring Ice Gator

Blizzard Beach is a water park located within the Walt Disney World resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. It opened in April of 1995 and was the third WDW water park after River Country and Typhoon Lagoon. The theme of the park is the "Disney legend" of a freak snowstorm in the area, leading to the construction of Florida's first ski resort. Naturally, the snow didn't last long, leaving behind a collection of waterlogged but snowless 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, screaming "Yahoo!!!!" Thus the "ski resort" was reborn as a water park, with the alligator (named "Ice Gator") as mascot. Walt Disney World® Resort - Blizzard Beach. ... Walt Disney World® Resort - Blizzard Beach. ... Ice Gator Ice Gator is the fictional, alligator mascot of Disneys Blizzard Beach water park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Cinderella Castle, at the center of the Magic Kingdom, is Walt Disney World Resorts most recognizable icon Introduction Owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company, the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, USA is home to four theme parks, two water parks, several resort hotels and golf courses... Lake Buena Vista is a city located in Orange County, Florida, U.S., at the 2000 census the population was 16. ... River Country was a water park located at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. ... Typhoon Lagoon is a large water park within the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 22nd 170 451 km² 260 km 800 km 17. ... A ski resort is a ski area with a village and/or high-end accommodations and other amenities at the base of the mountain. ... Ice Gator Ice Gator is the fictional, alligator mascot of Disneys Blizzard Beach water park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. ... Mascots at the Mascot Olympics in Orlando, Florida. ...

The majority of the major attractions at the park are hosted atop of Mount Gushmore, an artificial hill with a total elevation of 220 feet, making it the fifth highest point in Florida. which is split into three coloured slopes to aid guests navigating around the park: Green, Red and Purple. Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 22nd 170 451 km² 260 km 800 km 17. ...

The "Mountain" also serves to hide the park's pipes.

Note: All water areas are heated (at approximately 80 degrees Fahrenheit) with the exception of the melting snow in the ice cave of Cross Country Creek.

Green Slope

Overview

The Green Slope attractions are found at the uppermost point of the mountain. They can be accessed by foot, or by chairlift. The chairlift is a one-way ride, except for guests with disabilities.

Attractions

• Slush Gusher
• Summit Plummet
• Teamboat Springs

Slush Gusher is a body slide attraction at Disneys Blizzard Beach waterpark, which sits atop Mount Gushmore ... Summit Plummet is the flagship attraction at Disneys Blizzard Beach waterpark. ... Teamboat Springs is a 1200-foot-long family raft ride at Disneys Blizzard Beach water park, which journeys through rapids and waterfalls. ...

Purple Slope

Overview

Access to the Purple Slope attractions is from a pathway next to the catch pool of Downhill Double Dipper.

Attractions

• Downhill Double Dipper
• Snow Stormers
• Toboggan Racers

Downhill Double Dipper is the worlds only side-by-side racing slides. ... Snow Stormers is a mat slide consisting of three flumes (350 feet long) located at Disneys Blizzard Beach in between Downhill Double Dipper and Toboggan Racers on Mount Gushmore. ... Toboggan Racers is an 8-lane, 250-foot water slide located at Disneys Blizzard Beach next to Snow Stormers on Mount Gushmore. ...

Red Slope

Overview

The Red Slope is found at the very rear of the park, containing only one attraction.

Attractions

• Runoff Rapids

Runoff Rapids is an attraction at Disneys Blizzard Beach water park, featuring two unenclosed and one enclosed tube slides. ...

Ground Level

Overview

Attractions

• Melt Away Bay
• Cross Country Creek
• Ski Patrol
• Tike's Peak
• Chairlift

Meltaway Bay is a wave pool at Disneys Blizzard Beach waterpark. ... The Cross Country Creek is a slow-moving water attraction that travels around the perimeter of Disneys Blizzard Beach water park. ... Ski Patrol is an area for pre-teenage children at Disneys Blizzard Beach waterpark. ... Tikes Peak is a a childrens play area at Disneys Blizzard Beach water park. ... The Chairlift carries upto 3 guests over the craggy face of Mount Gushmore, from its base at the beach, to its summit at Disneys Blizzard Beach waterpark. ...

Other Features

Blizzard Beach also contains a gift shop and several dining areas offering fare ranging from light snacks to full meals to alcoholic beverages. At the front of the park is the main quick service dining location, Lottawatta Lodge.

External links

• Blizzard Beach
• Coordinates: 28.351804° N -81.575415° E
• Maps and aerial photos
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  • Topographic map from TopoZone
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