Adventures By Disney

Saddle Up, Zip, Paddle and Ride Through Old Florida With Adventures by Disney! I’ve already told you about how the new Adventures by Disney Walt Disney World Resort and Central Florida vacation allows you to experience the theme parks in true VIP style. But I’m equally excited to tell you all about all the cool experiences you can enjoy on this trip outside of Walt Disney World Resort. I’ve lived in Central Florida for 16 years, and throughout my time here I’ve explored the area, become one with nature and seen more than my fair share of gators. But this Adventures by Disney vacation takes guests to places I had never before visited, and truly allows travelers to experience the real Central Florida in authentic and exhilarating ways. From visiting iconic Central Florida locales like the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where you can enjoy a private lunch with an astronaut, to exploring unspoiled wetlands by airboat and kayak, this trip checks more than a few “must-sees” off your travel wish list. But to really see “Old Florida,” you’ll journey to Forever Florida, a 4,700-acre wildlife conservation area that preserves the region’s ranching heritage.

Here you can explore nine distinct ecosystems on a swamp buggy tour that takes you on the lookout for alligators, black bears, deer, panthers and more. Or saddle up for a horseback adventure through natural trails and (surprisingly deep) creeks. Get up close with Florida Cracker Horses, the direct descendants of those brought over by Ponce de Leon and other Spanish settlers in the 1500’s. (I always wanted to channel my inner Ponce de Leon so he could lead me to that supposed fountain of youth!)

But if you’re like me, you want to take your trip into the Florida wilds to the next level. Adventure seekers can enjoy a series of ziplines high above the treetops. And if that’s not thrilling enough, take ride on the only zipline roller coaster in the United States. Get outfitted in a harness and set off on 1,000 feet of adventure as you swing, swoop, jump, zip and dip at speeds up to 20 miles per hour along a rigid zip-rail system. It’s truly unlike anything I’ve ever ridden! For the truly brave there’s also the Panther Pounce. Step off a 7-story platform and freefall (in a safely controlled manner) to the ground below. It’s a total adrenaline rush! I learned that 20% of people who climb to the top of the tower ultimately can’t bring themselves to go through with it (I think it’s best that I learned this after I somehow managed the courage to step off that platform). But whether you attempt it or not, it’s equally exciting to see others face their fears and make the leap. All of this, and more, is what makes Adventures by Disney the ultimate way to visit Central Florida.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Enjoy a winter wonderland of splish-and-splash fun right in the middle of summer with Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Tickets! Themed after a ski resort, you’ll love the winter themed slides, pools, beaches and lazy rivers built around the “melting” Mount Gushmore and you’ll especially love the price! The Blizzard Beach tickets allow you one-day admission into the park where you can swim in the winter waters and ride the most exciting water rides in Orlando. Special offers on adult and child ticket prices available:One of the two Walt Disney World ® Resort water parks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park presents a winter wonderland of splashing and splashing fun! Once upon a time, a freak snow storm hit the Central Florida area. One smart little entrepreneurial alligator decided it would be smart to build a ski resort over the vicinity, but little did that alligator know that the cooler weather and snow would not last forever. As soon as the ski resort was built, the sun came out and the resort began to melt. Thus, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park was born! Alligators and creatures alike loved taking the chair lift up to the peaks of the mountains and then sliding down on their bellies, tubes, and mats. Cool Savings at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon! Now you are invited to take part in all of the fun to be had at this ski-resort themed water park! Take the chair lifts up to the top of Mount Gushmore and slide down the numerous slides, racing your friends to the bottom. Try the Downhill Double Dipper, Runoff Rapids, Slush Gusher, Snow Stormers, and the Toboggan Racers! And, if you dare, head to the top of Summit Plummet. As one of the world’s tallest and fastest free-falling waterslides, Summit Plummet stands 120-feet high offering a breath-taking 12-story drop, shooting riders down the slide at speeds of up to 60-mph! Not for the faint of heart, but definitely a must-do for the adventurers of your group. Kids will love the play areas of Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park! Tike’s Peak offers a watery play area with snow castle fountains, pop-up water jets, and kid-sized slides, perfectly sized for little tikes! For preteens and kids that aren’t quite ready for the big slopes of the mountain and have outgrown the little ones area, Ski Patrol Training Camp is the perfect watery-fun spot for them! If you are looking to soak up the Florida sun in a fun atmosphere, head to Melt-Away Bay. Melt-Away Bay presents a one-acre wave pool area and beach with beach chairs for the entire family. Smooth your cares away along the lazy river of Cross Country Creek. So, put on those swimsuits and board shorts (hats and gloves optional) and head to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park for a winter wonderland of water park fun! Location: Walt Disney World ® Resort 1534 W Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Top Attractions: Summit Plummet, Teamboat Springs, Cross Country Creek, Melt-Away Bay More Info: Annual refurbishment closes this theme park at certain times of the year. Best Known For: Summit Plummet, a daring 12-story drop water slide where you reach speeds up to 60 mph.

Fun for the kids at laughing place play area at magic kingdom

Splash Mountain at Disney’s Magic Kingdom ® is definitely a fan favorite but not everybody in your party may get the chance to glide through Laughing Place and down the giant waterfall through briar patch. The littlest of Disney ® fans, thanks to not being tall enough often have to sit this one out but thanks to the Laughing Place Play Area nearby now they can experience their own Splash Mountain fun! Located in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom ® the Laughing Place Play Area is next to Splash Mountain. To find it head towards the exit of the ride. It is under the bridge for the Walt Disney World Railroad. This cute playground is designed for guests no taller than 40 inches. The main area looks like a room in the base of a tree, where characters from “Song of the South” live. Next door is a small house with a toddler slide and plenty of things to climb and clamor on. The design is very similar to what you see on the actual ride so kids will certainly feel like they are a part of the Splash Mountain fun! It is not the biggest play area you’ll find in Walt Disney World ® and it certainly doesn’t have a thrilling splash pool like in the ride, The Laughing Place still has plenty of things to explore and is a great place for children to romp, play and get out all of that pent-up energy from standing in lines all day. If you are at the park with another adult The Laughing Place Play Area is also a great place to tag out and let one another ride Splash Mountain while the kids are occupied with slides and climbing. Or, if you just need a break from walking and waiting in line, stop here and give the kids some time to do what they do best. If you’re looking for other play areas while in Magic Kingdom ® make sure you explore Tom Sawyer Island play area. This playground actually looks like a place where Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn’s imagination exploded as kids can climb aboard rafts just like in the ride across the Rivers of America and stand at the helm to steer or ring a bell.