The wait is over! Cast members will begin returning soon to prepare Disney’s Blizzard Beach for its scheduled reopening on March 7, 2021. Opened to the public on April 1, 1995, this spring will begin the season number 25 from Blizzard Beach. In honor of this exciting news, here are seven fun facts you might not have known about Disney’s winter-themed water park.
1 Blizzard Beach has a special story of its own
A ski resort in Florida? You heard right! As the story goes, a legendary Florida snow storm prompted local opportunists to build a ski resort. When the Florida weather returned to normal temperatures and the snow began to melt, Blizzard Beach was born.
2. Blizzard Beach is home to one of the fastest waterslides in the world
Summit Plummet, the ultimate water park thrill ride, is a 120-foot-tall waterslide with a nearly vertical drop. Guests speed up to 65 mph on the slide, making it one of the fastest attractions at Walt Disney World.
3. There is no shortage of tasty treats
From churros to Mickey ice cream, you can discover many of your favorite snacks at Disney water parks. There are plenty of menu options to choose from, including these Frostbite Freddy’s Frozen Freshments Loaded Nachos.
4. The first chairlift in Florida was built at Blizzard Beach
Do you want to know a Disney secret? Built to transport guests to the top of Mount Gushmore, this colorful chairlift was the first of its kind in the state of Florida. The chairlift offers a panoramic panoramic view of Blizzard Beach and easy access to Summit Plummet, Slush Gusher and Teamboat Springs.
5. There is a full-service beach bar serving Blizzard Beach-inspired cocktails
Piña CoLAVA anyone? How about a Blue Blizzard Margarita? The Polar Pub serves as Blizzard Beach’s full-service beach bar and offers specialty cocktails inspired by the stories of the park.
6. Cross Country Creek is one of the longest slow rivers in the US.
At 3,000 feet, Cross Country Creek is among the longest slow rivers in the country. It takes 20-30 minutes to complete a trip down the waterway, depending, of course, on how lazy you want to be!
7. Teamboat Springs is one of the longest family whitewater rafting rides in the world.
One of the longest family whitewater raft rides in the world is none other than Teamboat Springs at Blizzard Beach. Along the winding rapids of Teamboat Springs, guests encounter the remnants of the legendary blizzard in the form of snowshoes, snow shovels, melted icicles, and a snowmobile.
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