Hotels in Disney's Blizzard Beach
Disney's Blizzard Beach is a ski-lodge-themed water park inside Walt Disney World Resort, built around the steep drop of Summit Plummet and the raft run of Teamboat Springs. Families base themselves either on Disney property near Disney's Animal Kingdom or in the independent hotel corridor around Kissimmee and Celebration, most running free shuttles to the parks.
Snow-capped roofs and a melting ski-lift sign set the scene at Disney's Blizzard Beach, the smaller and steeper of Walt Disney World's two water parks, a short drive from Disney's Animal Kingdom in the Bay Lake area of Orlando. The signature draw is Summit Plummet, a near-vertical speed slide visible from the road, paired with the family-friendly wave pool at Melt-Away Bay and the slow float of Cross Country Creek for anyone who wants a break from the sun. Families staying on Disney property lean toward villas near Animal Kingdom Lodge, while budget-minded groups fill the Kissimmee and Celebration hotel strip along Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, many running scheduled shuttles straight to the gates.
Disney's Blizzard Beach in numbers
Water Slides3 Bedroom Condo with Water Park & Fantastic Pool only Minutes To Walt Disney World's Front Gate!!!
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Water SlidesMagical Adventure Condo w Waterpark near Disney No Resort Fees
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Family SuitesPet friendly in Orlando area near Disney and ESPN Center
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Family Suitesette luxury hotel & spa - Near Disney Theme Parks
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Family Suites1Bed/1Bath Pet Friendly Condo at the Melia
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Heated PoolsDisney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village
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Family SuitesPet Friendly in Orlando area near Disney
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Family SuitesGrand Lake Resort
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Family SuitesJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
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Park Access IncludedMeliá Orlando Celebration
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Family SuitesGalleria Palms Orlando - Free Theme Park Shuttles
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LuxuryQuality Inn & Suites By the Parks
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Spa & WellnessNobile Hotel Parkway at Celebration Orlando Very Close to Disney Theme Parks
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Kids' Splash Zonevoco Kissimmee Orlando by IHG
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Family SuitesRamada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway - Free Theme Park Shuttle
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Family SuitesQuality Inn & Suites Kissimmee near Main Gate
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Kids' Splash ZoneThe Adventure Hotel by the Parks
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What to expect
- Summit Plummet's near-vertical speed slide
- Melt-Away Bay wave pool for younger kids
- Cross Country Creek lazy river loop
- A short drive from Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Kissimmee's shuttle-hotel corridor on Irlo Bronson Highway
Local tips
- ✓Book a hotel with a heated or indoor pool if you are visiting outside peak summer, since Central Florida can turn cool and grey for a water park day.
- ✓Pick a Kissimmee or Celebration hotel with a scheduled park shuttle if you would rather not drive Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway traffic every morning.
- ✓Basing near Disney's Animal Kingdom cuts the drive to both the water park and the safari park to a few minutes.
- ✓Reserve well ahead of Florida's spring break and summer school-holiday weeks, when the Kissimmee hotel corridor fills fast and rates climb.
Where to stay
FAQ
Which hotels are closest to Disney's Blizzard Beach?
Disney-owned villas near Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge sit only a few kilometres away, while independent hotels along Kissimmee's Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway are a short shuttle or drive from the gates.
Do hotels near Disney's Blizzard Beach include park shuttles?
Several Kissimmee and Celebration properties run free scheduled shuttles to Walt Disney World and other area parks, so check each hotel's shuttle schedule before booking a rental car.
Is it worth staying near Disney's Animal Kingdom for a Blizzard Beach trip?
Basing near Disney's Animal Kingdom shortens the drive to both that park and the water park, which suits families splitting a stay between safari mornings and slide afternoons.
What is Disney's Blizzard Beach's theme?
The park is built around a ski-lodge storyline with a melting-snow theme, anchored by the Summit Plummet speed slide and the Cross Country Creek lazy river.