Blizzard Beach will Reopen with a Twist, plus Thanksgiving at Disney World

<p><strong>Blizzard Beach Water Park Reopens November 13 at Walt Disney World (But you Might Not Like Some of the New Additions)</strong></p><p><br>Just in time for Winter, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is set to reopen for the holiday season. Following a lengthy refurbishment, Blizzard Beach has a few surprises in store -- most notably that is has been rethemed with elements from Frozen. </p><p>Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Here's what's in store in the new Blizzard Beach.</p><p><br><strong>Frozen friends at Tike’s Peak</strong></p><p>Tike’s Peak is the kids' area and it now features Frozen fun for the little ones. Mini slides and attractions, an Anna and Elsa igloo castle, a wading pool area with Olaf and friends, there's Frozen fun for every kid.</p><p><strong>Blizzard Beach for the Holiday Season</strong></p><p>Feel the holidays there are limited-time food and beverage offerings such as Orange Bird DOLE Whip cone and Peppermint Milkshake. Through December 31, there will be a merry atmosphere with daily snowfall, holiday music, festive inner tubes and even a tropical-dressed Santa.</p><p><strong>Take the Plunge Down Summit Plummet</strong></p><p>Did you know that Summit Plummet is the fastest attraction and scariest ride at Walt Disney World? Descend Mount Gushmore in a near-vertical drop on the tallest and fastest freefall body slide in town.</p><p><strong>New and Old Favorite Food and Drink Creations</strong></p><p>New food at Blizzard Beach includes Cajun Shrimp and Grits, and Watta-Melon Passion Lemonade from Lottawatta Lounge. Returning favorite flavors include seasonal DOLE Whip offerings, a Double Bacon Cheeseburger and the iconic 50th Ice Dream Sand Pail Sundae.</p><p><strong>Polar Patios are the Way to Go for Upscale Blizzard Beach</strong></p><p>You can rent a private patio at Blizzard Beach complete with polar perks like comfortable seating options and refillable drink mugs for a relaxing break from the action.</p><p><strong>Toboggan Runners, the Race is On</strong></p><p>Get in