5 Best Water Parks in Orlando

Typhoon Lagoon has a great selection of water slides, including the 2-person rollercoaster raft-like Crush ‘n’ Gusher. There’s also the Humunga Kowabunga with 5 steep drops, as well as the Storm and Bay slides, which are both a little slower and geared more towards the younger children. Elsewhere, there is a sizeable rapids course looping around the park. Surfers will love the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, which generates 6-foot swells from powerful underwater turbines. 

To enhance your visit, reserve a Beachcomber Shack or a Getaway Glen for a private, shady area to relax in between the thrills. Upgrade your ticket to the Park Hopper Pass to access other Disney theme parks, saving you money.

The concept at Disney's Blizzard Beach is rather wacky but undeniably fun; it’s built around the idea that it was once a ski resort which "melted into a watery wonderland." The result is a juxtaposition of snow-capped mountains that you can slide your way down next to white-sand beaches for relaxing by the unusually warm "Artic" waters.

A highlight is Mount Gushmore, home to one of the world’s tallest and fastest waterslides. There are plenty of other, less hair-raising slides and attractions to keep the whole family occupied for the day. For a tasty treat, we recommend the giant donuts and the funnel cake.