The 50th anniversary magic continues at Walt Disney World Resort as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park prepares to reopen Jan. 2, 2022. Offering tropical family fun for all ages, the park’s reopening will mark the return of favourite attractions and the debut of new menu items and other commemorative culinary features.
Known for its immersive storytelling, thrilling water attractions and family fun, the Typhoon Lagoon tells the fabled tale of a rogue storm and its ensuing tidal wave that wreaked havoc on a formerly pristine waterside paradise. From topsy-turvy architecture and storm-strewn nautical gear to the stranded shrimping ship, Miss Tilly, impaled upon the summit of Mount Mayday, each detail brings the legend to life for guests in different ways.
Popular attractions and features include slides, flumes and wet and “waterful’’ play spaces for every member of the family. Among the favourites: Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, America’s largest outdoor wave pool where guests can “hang 10’’ while bodying surfing on the perfect wave every time. Then there’s Miss Adventure Falls, a fast-paced family raft attraction created, as the story goes, when Captain Mary Oceaneer, a seafaring treasure hunter, got her haul caught years ago in a rogue typhoon, scattering her treasure across this tropical paradise.
Crush ‘n’ Gusher is a thrilling water coaster featuring three 400-foot-long tube slides named for the various fruits they once transported. Castaway Creek is a scenic lazy river encircling the entire water park, offering gentle passage past shady grottoes, gushing waterfalls, overhead rope bridges and lush rainforest landscapes. Humunga Kowabunga offers a choice of three body slides set against the steep inclines of Mount Mayday.
The Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool uses state-of-the-art technology to create the perfectly controlled wave each time, including right, left or center peaks. Learn to Surf is ideal for all skill levels, surf lessons offer guests the chance to learn to surf during group lessons with a certified surf instructor. During Private Surf Bookings, guests can host their own private surfing event for up to 25 individuals during select times. Private Surf is returns Jan. 7; bookings are now available.
Guests will encounter a selection of new Dole Whip menu offerings at the shipwreck-inspired eatery, Snack Shack. In addition to two Moana-inspired Dole Whip character cones, guests can build their own tropical flavor combination with their choice of mango, lime, raspberry or pineapple Dole Whip. Adults can complement their custom Dole Whip creation by mixing in tequila, coconut rum or dark rum. The Snack Shack at Typhoon Tilly’s will also serve the Habanero Lime Galley Shack Swirl, a new signature cocktail balancing spicy habanero, sweet mango and tangy lime flavours.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, Typhoon Lagoon will add several new menu items and features as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” such as: Walt’s Chili Nachos(Snack Shack), a new twist on a classic favorite, this playful interpretation of Walt Disney’s beloved chili recipe features house-fried tortillas, cheese, guacamole, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream and jalapeño; EARidescent Ice Dream Cone (Happy Landings), a birthday cake-flavoured soft-serve swirl in a white chocolate-dipped cone honours the celebration with EARidescent sprinkles; Walt Disney World Popcorn Bucket (Main Change), available throughout the celebration, this popcorn bucket features whimsical illustrations of iconic Walt Disney World landmarks along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their 50th celebration fashions; 50th Anniversary Refillable Mug, this new 50th anniversary Refillable Mug will be available at all dining locations and features celebratory Disney Water Parks-inspired artwork that pays tribute to “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.”