Typhoon Lagoon’s Castaway Creek offers the perfect opportunity to cruise around the water park and relax at the same time. Grab an inner tube and bob along the waterway as you pass waterfalls, grottos rope bridges, and eye-catching landscaping – all while slowly traveling 2,000 feet in total.

Castaway Creek Fast Facts

  • Location: Typhoon Lagoon
  • Height Requirement: None
  • Attraction Length: About 30 minutes
  • Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No
  • Ride Type: Lazy river
  • Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
  • Extended Evening Hours Eligible: Yes
  • Ride Switch Available: No

Queue

There is no queue for Castaway Creek. Guests can enter the river (and pick up an inner tube, if they’d like) from any one of the five landings dotting the attraction’s route.

Accessibility 

Guests must transfer from a wheelchair or ECV to ride.

On-Ride Photo

There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.

Is Castaway Creek Kid-Friendly?

Laid-back and slow-moving, Castaway Creek is a great attraction for kids and families with little ones of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a place for preschoolers to float along or teens and adults to kick back and lounge, this lazy river offers the perfect opportunity.

Best For: Families who want to take it slow and guests of any age.

Will Castaway Creek Cause Motion Sickness?

Castaway Creek shouldn’t cause motion sickness for any guests thanks to its slow-moving nature and gentle design.

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Heather Adams

Heather Adams, Disneyland Expert and Mom | A lifelong Disneyland enthusiast who's familiar with every square inch of the Anaheim theme parks, Heather has spent over 30 years becoming an expert in all things Disney. A Disney Adult turned Disney Mom, she's now quickly becoming a pro at taking her little one to the theme parks and familiarizing herself with navigating crowds with diaper bags, strollers, and plenty of baby gear. If you're planning a Disney vacation with kids under age 3, she's got all of the advice you need.