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Tips for visiting Walt Disney World and SeaWorld when it’s cold outside

January 3, 2014 by AllEars

Florida might be a subtropical paradise, but it does get cold here at times, as this week's front proves. How will the cold affect your visit to Orlando theme parks such as Walt Disney World and Seaworld? When the mercury dips below 50, some things change even if others remain the same. Here are a few things of which to be aware.

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What makes Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park unique

July 18, 2013 by AllEars

With its almost year-round warm weather, Central Florida is a natural location for an abundance of water parks. However, even though many places charge similar admission prices — about $50 per day — not all water parks deliver the same experience. Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach certainly are among the best-themed with … Continue reading "What makes Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park unique"

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Actors from Disney Channel’s ‘Teen Beach Movie’ kick off Typhoon Lagoon beach party

July 2, 2013 by AllEars

Actors Garrett Clayton, Kent Boyd and Chrissie Fit surprised guests at the water park on Friday when they appeared with a high-energy DJ spinning remixes of retro tunes on the stage by the clock tower adjacent to the wave pool. Joined by other costumed bikers and surfers, the trio made their way into a crowd of mostly kids to dance, hula hoop and toss beach balls.

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon vs. SeaWorld’s Aquatica: Who has the better after-2 p.m. pass?

June 8, 2013 by AllEars

As Orlando residents, my family and I have had various combinations of theme-park passes since our kids were toddlers. For several years, those included the popular water parks: either Disney's Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon or SeaWorld's Aquatica.

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Hidden Mickeys at Disney’s Water Parks

February 1, 2013 by Steve Barrett

Over at Typhoon Lagoon, some of the walkways are lined with logs on end. In several places around the park, the log ends form classic Mickeys, like this image on the left of the walkway near the top of the long stair climb to Humunga Kowabunga.

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Mount Mayday at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

December 1, 2011 by Barrie Brewer

Copyright Â© 2011 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/200s shutter, f8, ISO 200 For my contribution to Pic of the Week I chose one of Disney’s lesser known mountains, Mt. Mayday at Typhoon Lagoon. The shrimp boat Miss Tilly has been stranded atop this mountain since the big storm that created Typhoon Lagoon. Several … Continue reading "Mount Mayday at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon"

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Selected as Host Site for World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

March 29, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Mar. 28, 2011 – Guests visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon for thrills like the Crush ‘n’ Gusher water coaster and Gang Plank Falls. This June, they’ll hit the water park’s wave pool to help break a world record and spread an important message about teaching children to swim. “We were honored Disney’s … Continue reading "Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Selected as Host Site for World’s Largest Swimming Lesson"

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My Favorite Walt Disney World Water Park

July 25, 2010 by Mike Bachand

This week we get to list our favorite Walt Disney World water park. However, before we get to that task I do want to comment on last week’s blog. I really love doing these “Favorite” blogs because it’s so great to see such diversity of opinion, as well as reading the reasons for everyone’s choices. … Continue reading "My Favorite Walt Disney World Water Park"

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Where in the World #135

June 20, 2010 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #134: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/200s shutter, f/8, ISO 200 Ooh, it’s been awhile since I stumped so many of you. This overturned vessel is in the Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon. I finally went there for the first time last month and … Continue reading "Where in the World #135"

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