Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Guide

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is the ultimate place to ‘chill’ in Orlando. Whether you’re sticking to the bunny slopes or hitting the black diamonds, use your Walt Disney World Resort tickets to enjoy the coolest water park of them all!

STARTING MAY 1ST 2025, DISNEY'S BLIZZARD BEACH WATER PARK WILL BE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 21ST. IF YOU ARE VISITING AFTER THIS TIME YOU CAN ENJOY DISNEY'S TYPHOON LAGOON WATER PARK INSTEAD.

What is Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park?

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park opened at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida in 1995, to ease some of the load at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, and almost 30 years on it still reaps rave reviews for having one of the best family raft rides in Orlando! Themed as a ski resort turned water park, created after a freak blizzard hit the Sunshine State, this snowy setting also has a body slide so tall you can see it from the streets surrounding the park.

In keeping with the ski resort theme, Blizzard Beach’s slides are divided into Green, Red and Purple runs depending on the thrill factor, but you’ll want to swap your sallopettes with your swimming costume as here you will find inviting waters of about 21ºC... now that's our kind of skiing holiday!

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park tickets are included in the cost of your Walt Disney World Resort tickets and select Orlando Combination ticket packages (subject to seasonal closures*), so you can enjoy some fun in the sun (and the snow) as many times as you like for up to 14 days!

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Slides and Rides

Rides

Summit Plummet

Ride/Attraction Type - Water Slide
Height Requirement - 48”/122cm

Summit Plummet is a thrilling, high speed, adrenalin-pumping vertical drop. At a "chilling" 120-feet high, this sky-scraping ski jump is one of the world's tallest and fastest free-fall body slides. You'll plunge down the 360-foot long flume and through a darkened tunnel at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. This premier waterslide is not for the faint-hearted!

Fun fact! Summit Plummet used to hold a Guinness World Record for being the highest and fastest free-fall waterslide in the world! It is now still the longest speed slide in Walt Disney World Resort.

Slush Gusher

Ride/Attraction Type - Water Slide
Height Requirement - 48”/122cm

Take a brisk ride down Mount Gushmore over not one but two rolling hills as you zip down this exhilarating waterslide. Although a bit tamer than its neighbour Summit Plummet, Slush Gusher is still a thrilling ride for active waterslide enthusiasts. Zip down and find out for yourself! To get to Slush Gusher, ride the chairlift to the top of Mount Gushmore.

Teamboat Springs Water Ride

Ride/Attraction Type - Water Raft Ride
Height Requirement - None (not suitable for infants)

At 1,200 feet long the Teamboat Springs whitewater raft ride is the longest family raft ride in the U.S.A., giving you an invigorating journey down Mount Gushmore. Bring the gang aboard and take a rollicking ride down a series of cascading waterfalls! With rafts that accommodate up to 6 guests, the whole family can ride Teamboat Springs together.

Chairlift

Ride/Attraction Type - Chair Lift
Height Requirement - 32”/81cm

The Chairlift at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park transports you to the top of Mount Gushmore, aboard wooden, ski resort-style chairlifts. The Chairlift provides a leisurely one-way trip to the top of the mountain for access to three rides at the Green Slope area of the park. Slush Gusher, Summit Plummet and Teamboat Springs will all return you to ground level - you just need to decide how you like your soaking.

The entrance to three water slides at a water park

Snow Stormers

Ride/Attraction Type - Mat Slide
Height Requirement - None

Snow Stormers consists of three 350-foot long racing water slides that slope down Mount Gushmore, plunging riders into a refreshing pool at the bottom. Grab a toboggan-style mat, lie down on your stomach and speed down the mountain, banking through curvy paths marked by ski-type gates on switchback slalom-style racing slides. Ready. Set. Sled!

Two racing water slides at Disney's Blizzard Beach

Downhill Double Dipper

Ride/Attraction Type - Tube Slide
Height Requirement - 48”/122cm

Race against a friend on side-by-side high-speed slides that are bound to bring out your competitive streak. As you speed down a pair of 50-foot high, 230-foot-long racing slides at 25 miles per hour, you disappear into a tunnel and emerge just before splashdown. But that's not all - half the race is in the dark!

Toboggan Racers

Ride/Attraction Type - Mat Slide
Height Requirement - None

Ready. Set. Snow! Toboggan Racers is an 8-lane water slide race on toboggan-style mats for big kids, teens and adults alike at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Grab a mat at the top and race your friends or family members down Mount Gushmore over a series of dips and bumps. This 250-foot long water slide is an avalanche of fun!

Runoff Rapids

Ride/Attraction Type - Tube and Raft Slides
Height Requirement - None

Get ready for some splash-tastic fun as you launch into a trio of one-of-a-kind flumes - no two are the same! The centre slide is fully enclosed and accommodates one rider at a time. The two outer slides can accommodate rafts that hold up to two people. All three water slides at Runoff Rapids twist and turn down the hill, taking you on an invigorating ride before plunging into the pool at the bottom.

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Additional Attractions at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Melt-Away Bay

Ride/Attraction Type - Wave Pool
Height Requirement - None

Melt-Away Bay is a one-acre wave pool offering a variety of aquatic recreation activities at the base of Mount Gushmore. Play in the bobbing waves, float lazily on a raft or sunbathe in a comfortable beach chair on a sandy white beach. Whether you want to take an invigorating swim or bask under a refreshing waterfall, you can do it all in the expansive oasis that is Melt-Away Bay.

A man and girl sat in a raft in a lazy river at Disney's Blizzard beach

Cross Country Creek

Ride/Attraction Type - Lazy River
Height Requirement - None

Cross Country Creek is a slow water raft ride along a gently meandering stream that encircles Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Put your feet up as you pass through large cave-like tunnels and under gentle, misty waterfalls as your raft drifts aimlessly along. With 7 locations to enter and exit, you can use Cross Country Creek for effortless transportation to other areas of Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park.

Fun fact! It can take around 30 minutes to do a full loop around Cross Country Creek, making it the perfect attraction for guests wanting a relaxing experience.

Ski Patrol Training Camp

Ride/Attraction Type - Play Area/Obstacle Course
Height Requirement - None

Ski Patrol Training Camp is a special aquatic play area just for big kids and preteens. Swoosh down curvy waterslides and inner-tube slides for the coolest fun on the mountain. Grab a T-bar and hang on as you zip across the water until finally dropping into the pool below or test your balance with a challenging ice-flow walk across a floating iceberg course!

Two little girls playing in a shallow pool. Behind there are snow walls and a statue of young Kristoff and Sven are poking over from Frozen. There are also statues of the small snow ball shaped snowmen in the middle splashing water.

Tike’s Peak

Ride/Attraction Type - Play Area
Height Requirement - Under 48”/122cm

Tike’s Peak offers scaled-down, kid-sized slides that resemble the bigger waterslides of Mount Gushmore. Your little ones can join young Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Sven for some Frozen fun in this themed area dedicated to the youngest members of your family. The wading pool at Tike's Peak is very shallow, with a snow castle fountain and pop-up water jets for tots to splash and play near.

Patios and Shaded Areas

There are three areas around Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park where guests can relax on loungers and patios. While some of these, such as the ones on the shores of Melt-Away Bay, are available for free on a first-come-first-serve basis, the Polar Patios can be reserved at a premium. These can be reserved on the day or in advance, and include towels, lockers and refillable drinks throughout the day. You will also be able to order quick-service food from a Cast Member throughout the day and have it delivered to your cabana. The Polar Patios can fit up to 6 people and are booked for the whole day.

Winter Summerland Miniature Golf

Just outside of Disney’s Blizzard Beach is Winter Summerland, a miniature golf location with two 18-hole courses. Snowy Winter or Sandy Summer, which will you choose? Whichever course you play on, you’ll be joined by Santa and his elves, as Winter Summerland is their off-season retreat!

Expert tip - While you don’t need a ticket to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park to play a game of miniature golf at Winter Summerland, you can use the complimentary Disney bus transportation to get to Winter Summerland during the water park’s opening hours. In the evening and during the off-season, Winter Summerland can be accessed by car.

Can’t decide between a visit to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Universal’s Volcano Bay? With a Disney and Universal Combo Ticket, you can experience both at no extra cost! Check out our top five epic water parks in Orlando for more inspiration!

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Food and Drink

There are plenty of places for you to grab a quick snack or fast-casual meal at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. Whether you’re looking for a sandwich or salad for your lunch, or you want to cool down with an ice cream or a refreshing cocktail to sip while your toes are in the sand, you’ll find it at Blizzard Beach.

Cartoon turkey leg, pretzel, and watermelon above a location label for Blizzard Beach

Arctic Expeditions

This snowmobile bar will have you trekking through the ice to grab a refreshing cocktail, craft beer or light snack.

Cartoon burger, fries, soda and salad above a location label for Blizzard Beach

Avalunch

Hunger can come on as quick as an avalanche - grab a hot dog or some nachos to keep it at bay.

Cartoon churros, popcorn, and ice cream above a location label for Blizzard Beach

Cooling Hut

You’ll be feeling as cool as a real ski slope when you buy a refreshing fountain drink or ice cream at this snack stand.

Cartoon drinks cups above a location label for Blizzard Beach

Frostbite Freddy’s Frozen Freshments

A selection of craft beers, soft drinks and cocktails will keep you afloat through a day in the sun and snow.

I.C. Expeditions

Frosty treats including waffle cones, Mickey Premium Bars, floats and sundaes are all served up from this snowmobile.

Lottawatta Lodge

This ski chalet-themed restaurant has a whole lotta options on the menu, including burgers, flatbreads and salads.

Mini Donuts by Joffrey’s Coffee™

Mini doughnuts, big flavour. Choose from chocolate, raspberry or white chocolate dipping sauces to go with a dozen or half dozen delicious doughnuts.

Polar Pub

Take a break from the thrilling rides with a chilling drink instead, from frozen margaritas to sangria.

Warming Hut

Sandwiches, lettuce wraps, sundaes, churros and more can all be found for hungry skiers to enjoy at this stack location.

Key Information

Blizzard Beach Opening Hours

Park Hours - 10am to 5pm (times will vary depending on seasons and events)

Please Note - The Disney Water Parks are subject to seasonal closure each year for maintenance and refurbishment. Only one of the Water Parks will likely be open during your visit. Please check the Walt Disney World Resort website or My Disney Experience app for up to date information regarding closures.

Blizzard Beach Parking

Parking is free for all guests visiting Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, including those who are not staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.

Directions to Blizzard Beach

For guests of the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, you can get to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park by bus and your driver will do all the hard work for you. If you’re driving, Blizzard Beach is located close to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, just off Osceola Parkway and Buena Vista Drive.

Address: 1534 Blizzard Beach Drive, Orlando, FL 32836, United States

What should you bring to Disney’s Blizzard Beach?

Towels - It goes without saying that you’ll need some towels when spending the day at a waterpark, whether it’s to lay down on a sun lounger or to dry off after making a splash on the rides! Don’t worry if you forget to bring them though, as the Disney Water Parks have towel rentals available for $2 for the day.
Sunscreen - All of the attractions at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park are outdoors, including the queuing areas, so you’ll want to make sure you have plenty of sunscreen to reapply throughout the day.
Water - There are some great restaurants and snack stands in the water park that will provide free tap water, but it’s best to always have some to hand to keep yourself hydrated.

If you want to bring anything that you don’t need to have with you during the day, such as big bags or electronic devices, there are lockers available to rent for the day, starting at $10.

What should you wear to Blizzard Beach?

At the Disney Water Parks, swim attire must be suitable for a family environment and shouldn’t have buckles, rivets, zippers, exposed metal and other sharp objects, as these are not allowed on the attractions for safety reasons. Jeans and wetsuits are also not allowed on certain attractions, including Slush Gusher and Summit Plummet.

If you are visiting with infants, they must wear plastic pants or swim diapers in the pool areas. Complimentary life jackets are also available to rent for less confident swimmers.

We would also recommend bringing hats and light t-shirts to wear when you’re not on the rides as these will help to avoid any nasty sunburn.