- Blizzard Beach, which opened in 1995, is the largest of the three Water Parks, with 66 acres in total.
- In 2001, The Travel Channel named Disney’s Blizzard Beach the #3 water park in the United States . With its 21 slides, massive wave pool, and separate areas for pre-teens and young children, Blizzard Beach has something to offer everyone in the family.
- Blizzard Beach is a water park made to look like a ski resort with more than 17 slides, a wave pool, and play areas for teens and small children. It is on the western side of Walt Disney World, just North of the All Star Resorts, and South of the Disney-MGM Studios
- Summit Plummet in Blizzard Beach is twice as high as Humunga Kowabunga, Typhoon Lagoon’s biggest water slide.
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Lou Mongello
Lou Mongello is a former attorney who left the practice of law to pursue his passion for Disney. He began as one of the earliest podcasters back in 2005, and is the founder and host of WDW Radio (WDWRadio.com), named Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years). Founded in 2004, WDW Radio also includes live video, blog, community, products, tours, and events dedicated to celebrating the magic of Walt Disney World, the Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars.
He is also the author of numerous books about Disney, and a series of virtual Audio Tours of the parks, all created in an effort to help enhance guests' enjoyment and appreciation of the theme parks, shows, and films, and the people who make the magic happen.
Lou is also the founder of the Dream Team Project (DreamTeamProject.org), which sends children with life-threatening illnesses to Walt Disney World, and has raised more than $550,000.00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.
In addition to creating content around the Disney brands, Lou is also an author, coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the Momentum series of events and workshops for those looking to build their business and brand. Learn more at LouMongello.com.
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About Lou Mongello
Lou Mongello is a former attorney who left the practice to pursue his passion, and is now a recognized Disney expert, author, speaker, and host of WDW Radio. Learn more…