There are many things to do at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park, from diving at Shark Reef and splashing in the surf lagoon to the thrills of rafting down the falls or braving the speed slides of Humunga Kowabunga. The park also offers more tranquil options, each offering their own rewards.
Castaway Creek flows around Typhoon Lagoon, carrying swimmers on a relaxing current. The river passes through a misty, tropical rainforest, into an ancient cave, and under the occasional leaky, makeshift aquifer.
Along the way, you'll catch a glimpse of many of the sights of Typhoon Lagoon. You may even spot bits of wreckage left from the storm, like this Happy Days Cruises pontoon boat (note the S.O.S. put out by the castaways) or the remains of a pirate galleon.
Those who choose to explore the area on foot may come across some of these same discoveries and more. The Forgotten Grotto (which someone at least remembered to mark with a sign) leads to hidden pathways, lush gardens and rushing waterfalls.
More adventurous hikers can opt for the Mountain Trail, leading across a suspension bridge and along the volcanic face of Mt. Mayday.
It can be a demanding trip, with lots of stairs and uneven pathways, but it's worth it for an up close look at the marooned Miss Tilly and spectacular views of the sparkling lagoon below.
Seeing your Typhoon Lagoon posts really makes me want to spend some more time there exploring!
ReplyDeleteI often get cynical about Disney/WDI because I've seen many of changes/additions/deletions over the years as a downgrade in overall quality, but this site is nice reminder of how good they (TWDC/WDI) have been and can be.
ReplyDeleteWhen virtually every other waterpark consists of naked steel staircases, Disney gives us Typhoon Lagoon (and River Country & Blizzard Beach) with all that gorgeous character rockwork and shows that they can and do play on another level.
Does anyone know the name of the Typhoon that created Typhoon Lagoon?
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