Celebrate National Water Park Day at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon with the Ultimate Water Park Bucket List

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National Water Park Day is just around the corner on July 28th, and there’s no better place to make a splash than at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. This tropical-themed oasis at Walt Disney World Resort promises a day filled with thrilling water attractions, delicious treats, and unforgettable adventures. To help you make the most of this special day, here’s the ultimate bucket list for experiencing all the excitement Typhoon Lagoon has to offer.

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1. Conquer All Three Routes on Crush ‘n’ Gusher

Dive into the 400-foot-long “water coaster” that twists and turns through an abandoned fruit-processing plant. Find a partner and choose from three exhilarating “fruit chutes”—the Pineapple Plunger, Coconut Crusher, or Banana Blaster.

2. Catch a Wave in the Surf Pool

Body surf in America’s largest wave pool, where you can feel the thrill of the thunderous “sonic boom” that accompanies each big wave.


Celebrate National Water Park Day at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon with the Ultimate Water Park Bucket List 1

3. Enjoy a Sweet Treat with a Sand Pail Sundae or a DOLE Whip Bathtub Sundae

Embrace the beach vibes with a Sand Pail Sundae at Happy Landings or savor the DOLE Whip Bathtub Sundae, featuring pineapple and strawberry DOLE Whip alongside green matcha tea soft serve ice cream.

4. Hunt for Treasure on Miss Adventure Falls

Join the family raft-ride that takes you up an aquatic elevator belt and into an adventure filled with artifacts from Captain Mary Oceaneer, scattered across the park by a rogue typhoon.

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5. Go with the Flow in Castaway Creek

Relax on an inner tube and float around the 2,000-foot-long lazy river, enjoying cool mists, shady grottoes, waterfalls, and lush rainforest landscapes.

6. Hang Ten with Stitch

Meet the fan-favorite, mischievous alien, Stitch, who occasionally visits Typhoon Lagoon to greet guests. Say “aloha” and snap a picture with the whole “ohana.”

7. Water Fun for Little Ones at Ketchakiddee Creek

Kids under 4 feet tall can splash around in shallow pools with whimsical crocodiles, squirting seals, and playful elephants. They can explore mini waterslides, splash in a cave with a waterfall, and take aim with a water cannon.

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8. Sip in Style with a Typhoon Tilly Sipper

Enjoy a refreshing soft drink in the uniquely designed Typhoon Tilly Sipper, featuring the iconic Miss Tilly crashed atop Mount Mayday. This fun souvenir makes for a perfect social media post and a memorable keepsake.

9. Family Fun for Everyone on Gangplank Falls

Slide through rocky caverns, drenching waterfalls, and under rustic wooden bridges on this 300-foot long waterslide, spinning and banking from side to side.

10. Visit Instagramable Photo Locations

Capture the best photo spots in Typhoon Lagoon. Snap a picture with the iconic Mickey innertube before going on Gangplank Falls, and take an artsy family photo on the bridge below Miss Tilly.

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For those who can’t visit on National Water Park Day, Typhoon Lagoon offers more fun throughout the summer with Disney H2O Glow After Hours. Available on select nights through August 31, this after-hours party transforms the park into a nighttime beach bash with shorter wait times, complimentary soft drinks, novelty ice cream bars, and popcorn.

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