Today's blog post comes to us courtesy of Michael at Explore the Magic.com! Thanks Michael for these great waterpark tips for Disney's Blizzard Beach!
-Biggest advice, go after 2pm, there is no rush, much shorter lines, more "home bases" to choose from, cheaper lockers
- Polar Patio's go half price after 2pm but even at half price they are $175 and not worth it (yes, these patios are a whopping $330 for the day). Polar Patios are private patios located throughout the park usually in prime locations along the river or near bathrooms etc. These are not like the cabana's you see at the deluxe resort.They do not offer a fridge, a fan, or even comfortable seating. You get refillable mugs and an assistant but that's about it.
- Bring a big cooler! Yes, you can, even the large coolers with wheels. I am personally and going to try to find a cooler with a lock and a dry side to store our more expensive items like camera's or see the next point below.
- Water camera, invest in one. Target has one $159 that is small like a phone and can go in the water. Just tuck it in your hand before you get on a slide so you are not stopped.
- Lockers are $13 for a small or $15 for a large which includes $5 deposit for the key. Again these lockers are cheaper after 2pm.
- There are smoking areas, some of which have areas that could become home base.
- Beer, glorious beer, is sold in the park although it's rather expensive (around $5 per bottle). There is also a full service bar.
- Home base options, look over the park before deciding on a spot, there are some really nice secluded places. Also pay attention to were bathrooms are at, lockers and drink refills stations. I think the $10 refillable mugs are worth the price if you are not bringing a cooler.
- Towels, well, you can rent them for $3 but really, I didn't even use mine. You are getting off/out of one attractions and going to another and the walk back to home base usually is long enough that you are dry by the time you get there anyway. I say skip the towel.
- Have a look at the map: http://www.explorethemagic.com/images/maps/Blizzard-Beach-Map.pdf
- Don't be over whelmed, when you walk in you are going to feel like it's huge, over crowded and you'll never be able to find your way around. The front area is basically a shopping area and the rest is a big loop.
- The line for the chair lift eventually gets down to about 5 minutes (or less) and the walk to the top of the mountain takes much longer. I walked to the top twice and decided riding the chair lift is worth the wait up to about a 15 minute wait plus it's a relaxing ride to the top.
- We road Teamboat Willy 4 times because all 5 of us could ride it together and my kids loved it. By 5pm we were literally walking right on with no wait.
- You are going to be sore the next day. I've never done so much climbing. The park itself is not very big but you will be climbing more stairs than you probably ever have. Bonus, my kids were asleep within 10 minutes of getting home... refer back to "glorious beer" on how to enjoy this quiet time.
Blizzard Beach is worth every dime and was one of those rare things that made everyone in my family happy. I don't think we have ever had such a great time all at the same time. I felt the park was clean, well managed and most importantly, I felt save letting my kids swim. The life guards are very alert and are everywhere.
To learn more about the waterparks at Walt Disney World, contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 or visit us online!
-Biggest advice, go after 2pm, there is no rush, much shorter lines, more "home bases" to choose from, cheaper lockers
- Polar Patio's go half price after 2pm but even at half price they are $175 and not worth it (yes, these patios are a whopping $330 for the day). Polar Patios are private patios located throughout the park usually in prime locations along the river or near bathrooms etc. These are not like the cabana's you see at the deluxe resort.They do not offer a fridge, a fan, or even comfortable seating. You get refillable mugs and an assistant but that's about it.
- Bring a big cooler! Yes, you can, even the large coolers with wheels. I am personally and going to try to find a cooler with a lock and a dry side to store our more expensive items like camera's or see the next point below.
- Water camera, invest in one. Target has one $159 that is small like a phone and can go in the water. Just tuck it in your hand before you get on a slide so you are not stopped.
- Lockers are $13 for a small or $15 for a large which includes $5 deposit for the key. Again these lockers are cheaper after 2pm.
- There are smoking areas, some of which have areas that could become home base.
- Beer, glorious beer, is sold in the park although it's rather expensive (around $5 per bottle). There is also a full service bar.
- Home base options, look over the park before deciding on a spot, there are some really nice secluded places. Also pay attention to were bathrooms are at, lockers and drink refills stations. I think the $10 refillable mugs are worth the price if you are not bringing a cooler.
- Towels, well, you can rent them for $3 but really, I didn't even use mine. You are getting off/out of one attractions and going to another and the walk back to home base usually is long enough that you are dry by the time you get there anyway. I say skip the towel.
- Have a look at the map: http://www.explorethemagic.com/images/maps/Blizzard-Beach-Map.pdf
- Don't be over whelmed, when you walk in you are going to feel like it's huge, over crowded and you'll never be able to find your way around. The front area is basically a shopping area and the rest is a big loop.
- The line for the chair lift eventually gets down to about 5 minutes (or less) and the walk to the top of the mountain takes much longer. I walked to the top twice and decided riding the chair lift is worth the wait up to about a 15 minute wait plus it's a relaxing ride to the top.
- We road Teamboat Willy 4 times because all 5 of us could ride it together and my kids loved it. By 5pm we were literally walking right on with no wait.
- You are going to be sore the next day. I've never done so much climbing. The park itself is not very big but you will be climbing more stairs than you probably ever have. Bonus, my kids were asleep within 10 minutes of getting home... refer back to "glorious beer" on how to enjoy this quiet time.
Blizzard Beach is worth every dime and was one of those rare things that made everyone in my family happy. I don't think we have ever had such a great time all at the same time. I felt the park was clean, well managed and most importantly, I felt save letting my kids swim. The life guards are very alert and are everywhere.
To learn more about the waterparks at Walt Disney World, contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 or visit us online!
