More ski lifts from Blizzard Beach

Continuing the post from yesterday we have this photo of the chair lift, from underneath. Seems to be a cloudy day, but if the sun should break through, don't worry because there's an umbrella to shield you from all those rays. The umbrella isn't too authentic to actual ski lifts, but to re-inject some realism, they've helpfully planted some fake skis to go under your feet, so you can feel like you're on the real thing.

Hey, at least it's a ride! How many water parks can boast they have a ride?

Chairlifts and Gondola

A water park uses gravity to provide propulsion down the slides. Pretty obvious statement, that. But it comes at a cost. First, you have to get UP there so you can slide down, and that pretty much means you have to walk up lots of stairs on a day at a water park. At Blizzard Beach, there's an alternative to walking up all those steps. You can wait in the line (usually 15 minutes) to take the chair lift, themed like a ski lift.

And anyone needed accommodations has an alternative, too. At the left side of this picture you'll see the sole gondola on the line.

It's neat to be on the chair lift without all your ski gear; feels weird to this ex-skier (I say "ex" because now that I'm in Florida, there's no skiing to be had!)

Ski lift? Why not?

Blizzard Beach sprang into existence after a freak snowstorm gave an entrepreneur an idea to make money, or so the fake backstory goes. That may seem a bit thin when you see the ski lift - could they realty build it that fast before the snow supposedly melts? But you'll quickly forget your theming doubts (dare I suggest they will "melt away"?) when you realize this chair saves you from having to climb the mountain for most of the slides.

The lines for the lift rival those if most slides, unfortunately. It's faster to walk. But riding is more fun, and you do get great views!




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