Typhoon Lagoon Reopening May 1, 2025, as Disney's Blizzard Beach Prepares to Close

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Posted: Friday February 28, 2025 4:55pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is set to reopen on May 1, 2025, marking its return just as Blizzard Beach closes for seasonal refurbishment.

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When Will Typhoon Lagoon Reopen?

Typhoon Lagoon will officially reopen on May 1, 2025, offering guests a tropical-themed water park experience with attractions like Miss Adventure Falls, Crush' n' Gusher, and the massive Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool.

When Is Blizzard Beach Closing?

Blizzard Beach will remain open through April 2025 as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. The park will close for refurbishment at the end of operations on April 30, 2025.

Is Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon Open Year-Round?

No, Disney's water parks do not operate year-round. Only one water park is open at a time, while the other undergoes seasonal maintenance. Typically, Blizzard Beach operates through the winter while Typhoon Lagoon remains closed, then the two parks swap in the spring.

What Are Typhoon Lagoon's Hours?

Operating hours in the spring are 10 am to 5 pm daily, extending in the summer. Check the Walt Disney World Operating Hours calendar for full times.

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Are Tickets Available for Typhoon Lagoon's Reopening?

Yes, admission to Typhoon Lagoon is included with the Water Park and Sports option on theme park tickets or with a Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon Annual Pass. Single-day tickets will also be available.

1-Day Water Park Ticket – $74 per adult or $68 per child (ages 3 to 9)
1-Day Water Park Tickets with Blockout Dates – $64 per adult or $58 per child (age 3 to 9

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stuart14 days ago

In some ways they haven't helped themselves with the water parks for hotel guests either in recent years. Having to transfer buses means it more of a hassle than need be to get to / from them. Also a few years ago, the water parks had extra magic hours every day, which given we went in the summer, meant we would pick a cloudier morning to go, when it was likely to be quieter. Later openings at 10 eats into the day a bit more too. It's mainly why we haven't gone to BB or TL in a number of years now.

Sirwalterraleigh14 days ago

Two things: They don’t build themed hotels anymore…only timeshares without theming They don’t spend capital to entice people to come anymore…which was fundamental to their business model from 1970-2004 Now it’s “here’s what we got…come if you want to pay what we say it’s worth in the market” In a world of over reaching cynicism…that might be one on the top of my list

HauntedPirate14 days ago

Don't forget that Disney is giving every guest staying at one of their hotels a free water park day on check-in day this year. Because $74 for a one-day water park ticket when they can only be bothered to keep one open at a time is so, so reasonable. But then they can claim, "See?? We're GIVING YOU $74 of value for each person in your party!!! MAGIC!!!"

WorldExplorer14 days ago

I would happily pay to stay at an actual Lottawotta Lodge hotel that's themed to a cozy ski resort. Almost every time I go I get a survey asking (among other things) what I enjoy about Blizzard Beach. One of the options is always "Disney theming". I always select "Other" and write that I enjoy the fun, detailed theme that isn't just slapping a character on something.

Animaniac93-9815 days ago

From 1995-2001 they had 3 water parks open every summer.

Animaniac93-9815 days ago

Doesn't help that there's more water parks around in general, including Great Wolf Lodge. I like Volcano Bay best and the Disney ones are well themed, but people only have so many days to do things in WDW. That said, it would be nice to be able to choose between BB and TL like you could for so many years. I think people like water parks best when they're part of their hotel complex (increasingly common) vs having to go out of their way to visit. It's why people pay a premium to stay at Yacht/Beach Club or get those rooms at Cabana Bay.

Agent H15 days ago

I wish they would embrace the ice gator more which is why I dislike the frozen retheme but removing that it’s fine I guess .

KDM3109115 days ago

That’s why I love BB. It’s a mostly untouched 90s Disney time capsule. You just show up and have fun. No fuss no apps no nothing. The frozen theme was unnecessary but at least it is only in one area. The rest of the park has the theming and detail of “old Disney” that I’m afraid we will never see again.

monothingie15 days ago

It seems like at this point regardless of season, one water park in operation allows them to cover their expenses, but two do not. They've reached to upper pricing limit, so they can't raise prices anymore, and they have further compounded to revenue issue with the "free" waterpark day for resort guests. This is the TDO MO. It's more profitable to shutter entire sections of resorts than leave them open or adjust pricing to match demand. It's more profitable to leave a QS or TS shuttered than deal with he operational costs. It's more profitable to keep an attraction or pavilion shuttered than have the added operational costs. It's more profitable to replace existing attractions than build new because of the added operational costs. This is the result of the unsustainable cycle of focusing only on YOY quarterly growth.

bmr159115 days ago

Unpopular opinion: close Typhoon Lagoon, invest into a better Blizzard Beach, build a hotel next to Blizzard Beach in theme with Winter Summer Land or whatever it is, then use the land of TL to build something people want to go to. Most visitors to WDW have a water park near their home. While it may not be to the same theme as BB or TL, water slides are water slides. Build something different people will want to go to.

Sirwalterraleigh15 days ago

I was speaking as to how they were revolutionary when they opened in 1989 and 1995…historical context I still like them a lot It’s a shame they can’t be bothered to run them both…even though everyone who buys a multi day pass is paying for just that

Agent H15 days ago

You literally said here you said they were ingenious and had consistent themes when built. Then you said the case can be made they lag behind volcano bay and aquatica. Why? If you simply prefer volcano bay then way bring up the themes? You bringing up the themes would suggest that you think the themes have been downgraded but in terms of thematic integrity apart from the frozen addition they haven’t.

esskay16 days ago

Honestly wouldn't be at all surprised if they go completely seasonal within a couple of years on the water parks. It can't be cheap to keep them operational over winter, never been during that period myself but presume the costs of heating go up a fair bit. As much as I'd hate for it to happen I honestly struggle to see both parks surviving for another 3-5 years and wouldn't be at all surprised if one was permanently closed and the other becomes a seasonal location. I guess the only plus side to that happeing is that it makes it a bit easier to find a suitable site for a future replacement water park should demand ever pick up again, and would then give them a fighting chance against Volcano Bay.