Blizzard Beach

Rumor has it that a freak winter storm once blanketed the area with snow, resulting in the state’s first ski resort.

But since this is Florida, the snow soon melted, leaving behind the polar opposite of other water parks.

Race your way to the finish line down the hilly slalom course of Toboggan Racers or plunge the heights of Summit Plummet, one of the world’s fastest free-fall water slides. At 350 feet tall, it sends the daring on a high-speed adventure at up to 55 miles per hour.

Featuring big drops, lazy rivers and family fun, both water parks have something for everyone.