Surf�s Up March 22 at Walt Disney World Resort As Typhoon Lagoon Reopens

(February 24, 2009) Spring break is here and surf�s up at Walt Disney World Resort beginning March 22 when Typhoon Lagoon water park reopens following refurbishment.  A day later, would-be surfers will learn to ride the wave during the season�s first Cocoa Beach Surf School session.

Guests can enjoy both �bobbing� and surfing-size waves during regular Typhoon Lagoon operating hours, but activity is limited to body surfing.  However, during reservation-only sessions before and after park hours, �surf�s up� and the boards are in the water:

Cocoa Beach Surf School � With mentoring from professional surf instructors, participants learn the basics during the 2�-hour early-morning class on select mornings.  Instruction begins on land, then moves into the water on boards provided by the surf school.  Class enrollment is by reservation and size is limited to 12 to 14 participants.  For more information and reservations, guests can call 407/WDW-PLAY.

Private Surf Events � Accomplished surfers can hold events with custom surfing waves either on mornings when the surf school isn�t in session or after normal operating hours.  Information and reservations are available by calling 407/WDW-SURF.

While the 2.75-million-gallon wave pool is a �centerpiece� of Typhoon Lagoon, the park features attractions for the whole family � from fast waterslides to a children�s area with pint-sized raft rides.  Guests can snorkel Shark Reef � with real sharks � and test three different rollercoaster-like water slides on Crush �n� Gusher � or grab an inner tube for a gentle journey along Castaway Creek, a meandering stream, 2,000 feet long, that passes through cool mists and grottoes, lush rainforests and invigorating waterfalls.

-- Posted February 24, 2009