- According to legend, Typhoon Lagoon was created when a massive storm struck the luxurious (and fictitious) Placid Palms Resort. As fate would have it, though, nature transformed the resort into one of the greatest water parks in the world, complete with an assortment of waterfalls, rapids, pools, and slides.
- Stranded atop Mount Mayday in Typhoon Lagoon is the Miss Tilly, a shrimp boat out of Safen Sound, FL that was caught in the fictitious "great storm" that formed the unique water park. Every half hour, the ship’s foghorn sounds and her smokestack erupts, shooting a 50-foot flume of water into the air.
- If you’re between the ages of two and five years old, and want to enjoy one of the Walt Disney World Resort’s best water parks, than the "Ketchakiddie Creek" at Typhoon Lagoon is for you! Here, you’ll find pint-sized slides, geysers, and fountains for you and your parents (which you have to bring along with you) to enjoy!
- The centerpiece of Typhoon Lagoon is the 100-foot tall Mt. Mayday, which is surrounded by a 2.75-million-gallon wave pool.
- Originally called "Splash" in preliminary designs, Typhoon Lagoon is four times larger than River Country, and opened on June 1, 1989.
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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…