54 Days to Go: Blizzard Beach

If you don't feel like going to Typhoon Lagoon but still want to spend a day in a water park, the other Disney option is Blizzard Beach.

The story behind Blizzard Beach is that once upon a time, a freak snowstorm hit Florida. Excited, the state rushed to build its first ski resort. However, the weather soon returned to normal and the ski runs were turned into water slides. The snowy effect was kept and Blizzard Beach was born. The park is broken into sections based on slopes: Red Slope, Purple Slope, and Green Slope. There is also a ground level with its own lazy river. My family loves lazy rivers--it's just an awesome way to get wet and just lounge around.

There are places for eating in Blizzard Beach and coolers are welcome inside the park.

56 Days to Go: Typhoon Lagoon

In addition to the various parks and hotels making up the Walt Disney World Resort, there are also two main water parks. The first one is Typhoon Lagoon.

The story of Typhoon Lagoon is that a once beautiful and clean tropical island fell victim to a typhoon, leaving debris and ships everywhere. The main ship is Miss Tilly, perched on top of Mount Mayday. Besides Typhoon Lagoon, the park is made up of different sections. The part known as Typhoon Lagoon hosts the world's largest outdoor wave pool. Miss Tilly is located in the Mount Mayday section and houses the park's water slides. For those who just want to relax by a beach, Hideaway Bay offers such an opportunity and also hosts a water coaster for the thrill seekers dragged there by family/loved ones. Shark Reef is comprised of reefs and snorkeling is available in the section. These are all connected by Castaway Creek, a lazy river ride that also serves as a mode of transport around the park.

Typhoon Lagoon can be an all-day excursion, so there are places to eat there. You can either buy food from the counter service or provide your own picnic lunch. My family and I tend to shy away from Typhoon Lagoon though we normally go in the summer. It is often very crowded and if we needed some aquatic time, we'd just jump in the pool or take a tumble down Splash Mountain.