Welcome to planDisney, Wendi! It sounds like you’re planning to make a big splash for your daughter’s 11th birthday this weekend...how exciting! I hope you’ll take a break from all the waterslide fun to sing “Happy Birthday” over a Sand Pail Sundae (it’s a celebration must).
For the first time since 2019, both Disney water parks—
Blizzard Beach and
Typhoon Lagoon—are open at the same time, which is such a treat! While there isn’t a direct bus from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside to either water park,
getting there is still easy with a quick transfer. If you’re heading to Blizzard Beach, take a bus to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and then hop on the Blizzard Beach bus from there. If you’re going to Typhoon Lagoon, take a bus to Disney Springs and then transfer to the water park bus. Just keep in mind that buses from Disney Springs to Typhoon Lagoon start running about 45 minutes before the water park opens, and buses from Animal Kingdom to Blizzard Beach begin around 30 minutes before opening.
Now, if you’re wondering which slides to hit first, I have a couple of recommendations. If your family loves thrills,
Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach is a must-try with its 12-story, near-vertical drop. On the flip side, if you’re looking for a shared family adventure,
Miss Adventure Falls at Typhoon Lagoon is a super fun raft ride that’s great for all ages (and a personal favorite of mine).
Wendi, I hope your daughter has the most magical birthday and that your whole family soaks up every bit of the sunshine and fun. Have the best time celebrating!
Eean