For months, fans of this Walt Disney World Park have been in the dark about its reopening. However, Disney recently made an announcement that has fans waiting on the edge of their seats: Typhoon Lagoon is finally returning to Walt Disney World!
The Walt Disney World water park originally closed for refurbishments in November 2022, which in turn resulted in Blizzard Beach reopening after a lengthy closure for Guests to enjoy.
At this time, we don’t know when exactly Typhoon Lagoon is reopening. The official Disney Parks Blog announced that Typhoon Lagoon “will reopen this spring” with no further details.
Typhoon Lagoon attractions include tons of water rides, slides, and pools for Guests of all ages.
Younger Guests will love Ketchakiddie Creek, full of shallow pools, whimsical animals, a water cannon, and more.
For Guests of all ages, Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool is the largest wave pool in North America, where huge waves roll until they roll onto the shores of the sandy white beach.
One Typhoon Lagoon ride that will thrill the whole family is Miss Adventure Falls: a water slide with a four-person raft and lots of splashing. Want a similar rafting experience without an entire party? Check out Keelhaul Falls, a one-person white-rafting water slide!
Other Typhoon Lagoon attractions include the Storm Slides: a series of three different water slides that send Guests careening down twists and turns.
Although we don’t know when Typhoon Lagoon will reopen, we have reason to believe that Blizzard Beach will close for refurbishment once the water park reopens. Historically, one Walt Disney World water park remains open while the other is closed for a lengthy refurbishment.
Just in time for the summer season, a new H20 Glow After Hours is coming to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. The luminous after-hours event returns to the tropical oasis Memorial Day Weekend, with new elements that are sure to “glow-up” your Walt Disney World vacation this summer.
Guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort can purchase tickets to H2O Glow After Hours beginning March 29, with tickets on sale for the general public April 1. The popular nighttime experience has limited capacity, so be sure to secure tickets soon!
The after-hours party will offer unique, vibrant décor, high-energy DJ dance parties, exclusive glow-themed menu offerings and so much more. Imagine Guests’ favorite watery attractions glowing under the stars, with shorter wait times and more time to enjoy. Whether shooting down Crush N’ Gusher, making a splash in the Surf Pool, or showing off groovy moves on the dance floor, Guests will experience this storm-strewn paradise in a whole new light. Attendees even receive a glowing wristband and tasty snacks like popcorn and select ice-cream treats to enjoy throughout the evening!
Disney H20 Glow After Hours takes place between 8-11 p.m. every Saturday night from May 28 to Aug. 27, giving Guests three glowing hours in the water park after gates close. Guests with tickets for the exclusive party can even enter Typhoon Lagoon as early as 6 p.m.
Walt Disney World Resort is known for its iconic attractions at the Disney Parks, including rides like Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Space Mountain, and Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom; Mission: SPACE, Frozen Ever After, Test Track, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Soarin’ Around The World at EPCOT; Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; and Kilimanjaro Safaris, The Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King, Expedition Everest, and Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Now, if you love the Disney theme parks and love the after-hours events, you might need to check out Typhoon Lagoon soon.
Disney confirmed on the debut episode of its planDisney podcast that H20 Glow Nights would be returning to Typhoon Lagoon. While no date was confirmed, it’s likely expected that the popular after-hours event will begin at some point this summer.
For those that don’t know, H20 Glow Nights is a separately-ticketed after-hours event with many special activities for Guests to enjoy while splashing around with the family enjoying shorter wait times on the attraction at the Disney Park.
Slide into the fun at this supercharged after-hours celebration overflowing with excitement for the whole family.After the park closes to the general public, get ready to “glow wild” at Disney H2O Glow Nights, where you’ll have access to all available attractions—with shorter wait times—plus:
Glow-rious lighting effects and décor throughout the water park
A DJ dance party on the sandy beaches of the Surf Pool
Toy Story-themed activities and Character Greetings
A tempting selection of limited-time, event-themed food and beverage specialties
An adults-only retreat for Guests 21 and over, featuring live entertainment and a cocktail bar with a bevy of refreshing beverage for purchase
An oh-so flashin’-able souvenir glow wristband
Know Before You Glow
Learn important details about Disney H2O Glow Nights including the dress code.
Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket valid only during specific dates and hours.
The number of tickets available is limited, and tickets are valid only for the specific event date and hours.
Tickets are nontransferable, nonrefundable and may not be resold.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. A valid form of government-issued photo identification will be required to verify your age.
Entertainment offerings are subject to change without notice.
Water parks are subject to weather closures.
Dress Code
Swim attire must be appropriate for a family environment and without buckles, rivets, zippers or exposed metal and other sharp objects.
Jeans (denim) and wetsuits (neoprene) are not permitted on the following attractions at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park: Bay Slides, Humunga Kowabunga, Ketchakiddee Creek and Storm Slides.
Diaper-age children must wear plastic pants or swim diapers in pool areas.
In addition to Glow Nights, which are set to return, Walt Disney World Resort is also offering Extended Evening Hours twice a week for select Resort Guests.
Those Guests who stay at select Resorts can visit EPCOT typically on Mondays and Magic Kingdom typically on Wednesdays for two hours after the Disney Parks close, giving them access to shorter line queues and more time to enjoy the Parks!
When the temperatures in Orlando drop below a certain temperature, the desire to go to a water park is no longer as strong as it once was.
Just yesterday, Disney and Guests welcomed back Typhoon Lagoon with open arms as the water park finally reopened after almost two years of closure. For so long, Blizzard Beach has been the only option for Guests who wanted to jet down a water slide, but now, the waves of Typhoon Lagoon are back in action!
For a long while, the water park looked untouched, drained, desolate, and abandoned. There was no work being done, all water was gone, and it was clear that a refurbishment was needed. Luckily, we soon saw scaffolding in place with active work being done. This reassured Guests that Typhoon Lagoon would eventually return! Now, with Blizzard Beach closed for its annual refurbishment, Typhoon Lagoon is the only option available for Guests at the moment.
That being said, with temperatures dipping to 52 degrees today with a high of 64, Typhoon Lagoon will remain closed. Since the water park just reopened yesterday, it is a little unfortunate to see it shut down once again.
The 50th anniversary magic continues at Walt Disney World Resort as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park prepares to reopen Jan. 2, 2022. Offering tropical family fun for all ages, the park’s reopening will mark the return of favorite attractions and the debut of new menu items and other commemorative culinary features.
Known for its immersive storytelling, thrilling water attractions and family fun, the Typhoon Lagoon tells the fabled tale of a rogue storm and its ensuing tidal wave that wreaked havoc on a formerly pristine waterside paradise. From topsy-turvy architecture and storm-strewn nautical gear to the stranded shrimping ship, Miss Tilly, impaled upon the summit of Mount Mayday, each detail brings the legend to life for guests in different ways.
