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Blizzard Beach® Water Park
The theme of the park is the "Disney legend" of a freak
snowstorm in the area, leading to the construction of Florida's
first ski resort. Naturally, the snow didn't last long, leaving
behind a collection of waterlogged but snowless ski jumps and chair
lifts. The resort was in the process of closing for good when an
alligator was seen sliding down a flume and splashing into a pool
of water, screaming "Yahoo!!!!" Thus the "ski resort" was
reborn as a water park, with the alligator (named "Ice Gator")
as mascot.
The majority of the major attractions at the park are hosted atop
of Mount Gushmore, an artificial hill with a total elevation of
220 feet, making it the fifth highest point in Florida. which is
split into three coloured slopes to aid guests navigating around
the park: Green, Red and Purple.
Guests are greeted by the busy view of "skiers" sliding
down the face of the 90-foot snow-capped mountain, Mt. Gushmore.
It is home to the newest waterslide, Downhill Double Dipper, the
only side-by-side racing water slides that stand 50 feet high and
200 feet long. Guests will travel up to 25 mph, twisting and turning
before shooting out through a curtain of water. Mt. Gushmore also
features slalom courses, toboggan and water sled runs and the awesome,
120-foot-high Summit Plummet – the nation's tallest, fastest
free-fall speed slide, visible from almost anywhere in the park.
The sandy beach below Mt. Gushmore offers a large wave pool, a
lazy river, two snack bars, a polar pub lodge and a pre-teen and
children's play area. Among its adventures:The Village at the Blizzard
Beach entrance houses guest services such as a tube pick-up area,
towel rentals, lockers, first aid, merchandise and a restaurant.
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