Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park will open Friday, January 30, then temporarily close again from January 31 through February 2 2026 due to forecasted low temperatures.
The closure comes as a rare and significant Arctic cold outbreak moves through Central Florida this weekend, bringing some of the coldest temperatures in years.
Extreme Cold Forecast
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued warnings for a historic cold event beginning Saturday night:
Sunday Morning, February 1:
- Low temperatures in the 20s across Central Florida
- Wind chills dropping into the teens
- 60-90% chance of a hard freeze (27°F or below) for most areas
- High temperatures failing to reach 50°F near and north of I-4
Monday Morning, February 2:
- Another hard freeze expected with 50-80% probability
- Wind chills persisting in the upper teens to mid-20s
- Temperatures only slowly moderating
The National Weather Service calls this a "remarkable" and "extreme" weather event, with conditions approaching the extreme of their climate models.
Additional Weather Impacts
Saturday will bring strong winds ahead of the Arctic front:
- Peak wind gusts of 35-45 mph expected
- Rain showers possible early Saturday (30-50% chance)
- Cold front passage by late morning
What You Need to Know
Blizzard Beach remains closed for its annual refurbishment.
Friday, January 30 will be your only opportunity to visit a Disney water park before the next cold weather closure. The park will operate from 10am to 5pm.
This marks the fifth cold weather closure for Typhoon Lagoon in January and early February. The water park has faced repeated operational disruptions throughout the month as multiple cold fronts have moved through Florida.
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