It's sizzling hot in Orlando for much of the year. The summer months really feel like May through September in the sunshine state. While the theme parks are always a good time, you might find yourself wanting a cooler option to enjoy. Especially in the summer when the humidity is overwhelming. Walt Disney World Resort has not one but two great water parks to put in your trip itinerary. Whether it's summer, or you're just planning for it, we've got all the basics you need to know to have an amazing visit to the Disney World water parks.

Make a Splash: Disney World Water Parks Orlando Guide

Walt Disney World Resort has two water parks: Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. The Disney water parks usually take turns operating as of the last few years, leaving only one open at a time. However, for the first time in more than five years, both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon will be open at the same time in the summer of 2025.

Which Disney World water park is open right now?

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is open through April 30th, 2025. Then it reopens on May 21st.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park reopens on May 1st, 2025. Both parks are open for summer.

How much are Disney World water park tickets?

Disney World water park tickets work differently than the theme parks do.

If you want to purchase just a one day water park ticket, you have two options.

• The one day water park ticket is $74 for ages 10 and up and $68 for ages 3 to 9. For the 1-Day Water Park Ticket option, you choose the date you want to go.
• The one day water park ticket with blockout dates is $64 for ages 10 and up and $58 for ages 3 to 9. For the 1-Day Water Park Ticket option with blockout dates, tickets are not valid for admission from May 24th to September 28th in 2025.

Tickets can be used at either Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park or Disney's Blizzard Beach water park, whichever is open. Both of these water park tickets are valid through December 31, 2025.

There are also some options for those who want to visit more than once.

• There is a Disney World water park seasonal pass for $79 plus tax that's good through May 23, 2025.
• You can also add an option on to your theme park ticket to include water park access.
• It's also possible to pick a Disney annual pass that includes the water parks as well as the theme parks.

Disney World Typhoon Lagoon Attractions: What's at Typhoon Lagoon?

According to the Disney website there are about 11 things to do at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. The Typhoon Lagoon attractions may need to be enjoyed more than once to get the full experience though. For example, some of the water rides have more than one side or slide to choose from. It's common to hop on some rides a few different times to make sure you get it all in.

Bay Slides
This has a 60" height requirement

Castaway Creek
This lazy river style attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Crush 'n' Gusher
This has a 48" height requirement

Gangplank Falls
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Humunga Kowabunga
This has a 48" height requirement.

Keelhaul Falls
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Ketchakiddee Creek
This area has a 48" height requirement.

Mayday Falls
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Miss Adventure Falls
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Storm Slides
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool

This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Disney World Blizzard Beach Attractions: What's at Blizzard Beach?

The Disney World website lists about 12 things to do at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Within this line up there is a racer style set of slides and others with more than one side to try. There is plenty to do at both of the Walt Disney World Resort water parks.

Chairlift
This area has a 32" height requirement.

Cross Country Creek
This lazy river style attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Downhill Double Dipper
This attraction has a 48" height requirement.

Melt-Away Bay

This wave pool style attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Runoff Rapids 

Three different water slides that end in a pool.
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Ski Patrol Training Camp
This attraction is open for children of all ages and any height.

Slush Gusher
This attraction has a 48" height requirement.

Snow Stormers
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Summit Plummet
This attraction has a 48" height requirement.

Teamboat Springs
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Tike's Peak
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Toboggan Racers
This attraction is open for all ages and any height.

Free Check In Day Disney World Water Park 2025 and Summer 2026 Special Offer

There is a unique offer for Disney World resort hotel guests in 2025. On check in day, everyone on your resort reservation gets free access to a water park. That is, the water park that's open at the time. The offer can not be transferred to another day. This offer is for participating Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and includes Disney Vacation Club Member stays.

Disney has announced this offer is coming back for the summer of 2026. Specific dates will be shared at a later time.  

Disney World Water Parks FAQs

Is there a Disney World water parks annual pass?

There is currently no Disney World water park annual pass being offered. There is a Disney Water Park Seasonal Pass for $79 that is valid through May 23, 2025.

Will Blizzard Beach be open Summer 2025?

Yes, Blizzard Beach water park is open for summer 2025. Blizzard Beach closes for refurbishment at the end of the day on April 30th then reopens on May 21st for the summer. Typhoon Lagoon will also be open.

Is there a Disney After Hours at the water parks?

Disney hosts special events that give guests a chance to enjoy the parks after they close for regular day operations. These events are called Disney After Hours. There is an after hours style event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon waterpark. These usually come with lower wait times at attractions, lower crowds and complementary treats, like popcorn and ice cream.

The waterpark version of this event will vary quite a bit from the theme parks. There aren’t quite as many things to do at the water parks however, Disney does add a few things for this event. After hours at Typhoon Lagoon, guests might be able to meet some characters at a dance party. There is also a DJ and a lively atmosphere in the middle of the park by the wave pool. Because this happens at night and the waterparks are typically a daytime thing, some special enhancements are made for the after hours events. On your way in, you may be given a glow stick to wear. The lazy river is filled with special Disney character floats.

When offered, After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon usually runs from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Disney H2O Glow After Hours is confirmed to return in 2025.

When will Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park close in 2025? When will Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park open in 2025?

Blizzard Beach will celebrate its 30th anniversary on April 30th then close until May 21st.

Typhoon Lagoon opens May 1st, 2025.

Noting the schedule of the last few years, Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park reopened on Monday, November 4th, 2024. Typhoon Lagoon closed for the season at this time. We don't know how things will work beyond the summer in 2025.

Disney World Water Parks Opening and Closing Schedule History

Some of this is Disney World water park operating information from the the planDisney site.

• November 13, 2022 - Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon closed, Disney's Blizzard Beach opened
• March 19, 2023 - Disney's Blizzard Beach closed, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon opened
• November 6, 2023 - Disney's Typhoon Lagoon closed, Disney's Blizzard Beach opened
• March 17, 2024 - Disney's Blizzard Beach closed, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon opened
• November 4, 2024 - Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon closed, Disney's Blizzard Beach opened
• May 1, 2025 - Blizzard Beach closes, Typhoon Lagoon opens
• May 21, 2025 - Blizzard Beach opens, both parks are open for the summer

Does Disneyland have a water park?

Disneyland does not have a water park. There are just two theme parks there: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. You will find multiple pools to enjoy at the Disneyland resort hotels.

Is River Country still there at Disney World? What is River Country now?

If you visited Disney World any time from from 1976 to 2001, you may have experienced a different water park. River Country was a more natural kind of water park located in between Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and Disney's Wilderness Lodge. It closed many years ago and in its place is the Disney Lakeshore Lodge resort.

Do you need a park reservation for Disney water parks?

At this time, you do not need a park reservation to visit a water park. However, Disney says reservation requirements are subject to change.  

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