Is There A Wave Machine HIDDEN In the Seven Seas Lagoon?

So you might already know that experienced surfers visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida can hang 10 during a private surf session at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. But did you know that there was once another place that surfers could try out their skills on Walt Disney World property? In this episode of We Love Attractions, we’re taking a look at the unfortunate history of the Polynesian Wave Machine.

The Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World opened with the resort on October, 1st 1971. During construction, The Disney Company was thinking of ways that they could attract the many potential guests who regularly visit Florida. At that time, one of the biggest attractions that was luring tourists to the sunshine state was the miles and miles of warm and luxurious beaches. Disney’s Vice President of Park Operations, Dick Ninus, came up with the idea of adding outdoor recreation activities including sailing, boating, hiking, and of course surfing.

While overseeing the development of the Polynesian Resort on the Seven Seas Lagoon, Dick and the team were thinking of which outdoor activities could be added to the guest experience. Over the years in California, Nunis had become quite fond of surfing and he came up with the idea of placing a wave machine on Beachcomber Island to give guests that surfing experience.

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