ABOUT THE PANELIST

David J. Sangree, MAI, CPA, ISHC, is president of Hotel & Leisure Advisors, which is based in Cleveland. He is a hospitality consultant and appraiser specializing in hotels, resorts, waterparks, golf courses, ski resorts and other leisure properties. A member of the Appraisal Institute, a Certified Public Accountant, and a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, Sangree has performed studies on more than 1,000 existing and proposed hotels, waterparks and other leisure properties. A graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, he has appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and CNBC, and has written numerous articles.

 

Owner:Walt Disney World Co.

Year opened:1989

Size:56 acres

Retail price of adult 1-day ticket:$85

Staff:N/A

Located within the Walt Disney World complex in Orlando, Fla., Typhoon Lagoon is one of two large waterparks operated by Walt Disney World. Typhoon Lagoon features a large outdoor wave pool, offering waves up to 6 feet tall. There are also nine water slides and a lazy river. The unique offering of this waterpark is the Shark Reef, where guests can snorkel with sharks and schools of colorful fish. Many Typhoon Lagoon guests will combine their visits with jaunts to the other five major amusement parks of the Walt Disney World complex, making this 56-acre property the waterpark with the best mix of nearby amusements.