Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, one of 2 Water Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, features attractions for the whole family—from fast waterslides to a children's area with pint-sized raft rides. Catch 6-foot waves in the Surf Pool and snorkel Shark Reef—with real sharks!

According to Disney legend, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park was created in the wake of the storm-of-storms. During the meteorological disturbance, surfboards were hurled into palm trees and boats were tossed through thatched roofs of beach houses… and onto mountains.

A hapless shrimp boat, Miss Tilly, journeying from Safen Sound, Florida, found itself swept up by the twisting tides of the fierce typhoon. The storm's force propelled the boat onto the peak of the volcanic mountain, Mount Mayday.

To this day Miss Tilly, the shrimp boat, still sits—impaled and precariously perched. Every half hour, the boat's whistle blows and the volcano attempts to dislodge its burden by bursting, causing an enormous geyser of water to shoot skyward.

After the storm swept out to sea, the Disney legend concludes, Mount Mayday became the source for many waterslides. Surrounding the mountain, a 56-acre topsy-turvy tropical paradise was formed—full of waterways, rivers, rapids and slides: a sun-drenched Water Park.

• Castaway Creek in Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is a gently winding stream where Guests of all ages can take a relaxing raft ride around the Water Park.
• Crush 'n' Gusher at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park has 3 different roller coaster-like waterslides for big kids, teen and adults who are at least 48 inches tall. Up to 3 Guests can ride at once, or take the plunge yourself!
• Gang Plank Falls at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is a 300-foot long family waterslide for big kids, teens and adults on huge rafts that accommodate up to 4 Guests at once. Of the 3 different Falls raft rides, Gang Plank Falls is the medium intensity slide.
• Humunga Kowabunga at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park offers 3 fully-enclosed, side-by-side body slides where big kids, teens and adults can whisk down 5 stories in seconds!
• Keelhaul Falls at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park sends big kids, teens and adults rushing down the mountain on an inner tube through a waterfall and a cave tunnel. Of the 3 different Falls raft rides, Keelhaul Falls is the mildest.
• Ketchakiddee Creek at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park offers tots their own watery play area. Ten different activity areas with fun water features and kid-sized slides make this a perfect place to play for little ones who are less than 48 inches tall.
• Mayday Falls at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park sends big kids, teens and adults careening down the mountain on an inner tube ride through rushing rapids. There are 3 different Falls raft rides and Mayday Falls is the wildest of the three!
• Sandy White Beach at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park lies in an area off the beaten path offering lounge chairs, hammocks, umbrellas and beautiful water views for a peaceful atomosphere to kick back and relax.
• Shark Reef at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park lets you swim with the sharks! Snorkel with two types of sharks, stingrays and a variety of tropical fish in this saltwater tank adventure geared toward big kids, teens and adults.
• Storm Slides at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park are 3 fast-moving body slides for big kids, teens and adults. These twisting, winding waterslides whisk Guests down 3 stories at surprising speed.
• Surf Lessons at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park are available in the hours before the Water Park opens for Guests age 8 and older. For more experienced surfers, private Surf Sessions are also available.
• Surf Pool at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park offers water recreation for all ages. This giant pool cycles between 6-foot waves and smaller bobbing waves, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the sparkling blue waters.