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Shark Reef
Attraction at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
Fun Facts
Did you know Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is the only Florida water park where you can snorkel to see real sharks and swim with schools of tropical fish? But don't worry—the leopard and bonnethead sharks found in this saltwater reef are the most passive members of the species
Shark Reef is a snorkeling adventure with sharks for big kids, teens and adults at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.
Enter a captivating underwater world and see some incredible saltwater sea life up-close. Swim freely with leopard and bonnethead sharks, stingrays and schools of colorful tropical fish in this fascinating coral reef environment.
The reef surrounds an overturned sunken tanker. Less adventurous Guests, or anyone who just wants to get a spectacular view of the sharks without getting wet, can enter the tanker and view the undersea creatures through the portholes.
All the equipment you need to swim in the Shark Reef tank including snorkels, masks and lifejackets is provided at no additional charge. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you would like to spend even more time exploring the waters of Shark Reef, you can extend your experience using tanks. Visit Hammer Head Fred's Dive Shop and ask about the SAS (Supplied Air Snorkeling) system. This equipment is available at an additional charge.
Disney Water Park Safety
At the Disney Water Parks, Guest safety is of utmost importance and lifeguard duty at the Disney Water Parks is serious business.
Highly trained and qualified lifeguards are on duty over the course of the day patrolling the Water Park. All Disney lifeguards must complete a thorough training program that exceeds most national standards.
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Quick Tips
- Purchase the Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining, which includes the Disney Dining Plan, and save up to 20% per adult at more than 100 select Walt Disney World restaurants. Enjoy a wide variety of options, from snacks and quick meals to Disney Signature restaurants and Character Dining.
- Borrow a life jacket free of charge and rent lockers and towels—all are available near the entrance of the Park, as well as near the Shark Reef attraction and Hammerhead Fred's Dive Shop. Guest Services at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park provides more information on how to rent lockers and towels, and pick up life jackets.
- Swim diapers, for diaper-aged children, are required in Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and are available for purchase at Singapore Sal's store, near the entrance of the Water Park.
- Ketchakiddee Creek is a water play area in Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Featuring 10 different activity areas with fun water features and kid-sized slides, this is a perfect place to play for little ones who are less than 48 inches tall.
- Borrow a life jacket free of charge and rent lockers and towels—all are available near the entrance of the Park, as well as near the Shark Reef attraction and Hammerhead Fred's Dive Shop. Guest Services at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park provides more information on how to rent lockers and towels, and pick up life jackets.
- Hop on a raft along Castaway Creek, a meandering stream that circles Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, for a mild ride for Guests of all ages.
- Purchase the Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining, which includes the Disney Dining Plan, and save up to 20% per adult at more than 100 select Walt Disney World restaurants. Enjoy a wide variety of options, from snacks and quick meals to Disney Signature restaurants and Character Dining.
- Swim diapers, for diaper-aged children, are required in Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and are available for purchase at Singapore Sal's store, near the entrance of the Water Park.
