Disney World Water Parks Guide (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Overview)

Disney World is home to two incredible water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Each park offers a full day of themed fun from thrilling slides to relaxing lazy rivers. Whether you’re chasing waves or looking for a spot to take a much-needed day of rest, both parks have something for everyone. 

Over the years, we’ve spent countless days exploring every corner of both water parks at Disney World. Below, you’ll find our complete coverage. It includes everything from planning your visit, deciding where to eat, cabana rentals, and what to expect with attractions. If you’re planning to see everything, make sure to check out our itineraries for each park!

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

Open seasonally, Typhoon Lagoon is one of two waterparks at Walt Disney World. The park is themed to an island setting after a typhoon turns everything upside down. You might even find a ship sitting on top of a mountain! Check out our Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Guide, or browse our entire water park coverage below.

Guides

• One Day Touring Itinerary for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon: Plan your entire day at the water park while prioritizing thrill rides and relaxation!
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Dining Guide: An overview of what to eat during your visit.
• Beachcomber Shacks at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (Cabana Rentals): Find out everything you need to know about renting a cabana at the water park.
• Locker Rentals at Typhoon Lagoon: We rent a locker every single time we visit Typhoon Lagoon. Find out why and what you need to know.
• Complimentary Towels and Rentals at Typhoon Lagoon: Details for whether or not you’re eligible for complimentary towels during your visit.

Attractions

• Crush ‘n’ Gusher 
• Humunga Kowabunga 
• Castaway Creek
• Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool
• Miss Adventure Falls
• Gangplank Falls
• Keelhaul Falls
• Mayday Falls
• Storm Slides
• Bay Slides 
• Ketchakiddee Creek
• The Mountain Trail

If you’re traveling with little ones, you’ll want to be aware that a few of these attractions have minimum and maximum height requirements. See our list of Typhoon Lagoon attractions with height requirements for more details.

News and Updates:

Disney has confirmed the following for 2026:

• Typhoon Lagoon’s H20 Glow After Hours will return in 2026. (Dates and Ticket Prices to be announced at a later date.)

• The first day, complimentary water park admission benefit returns for Disney Resort Hotel guests in the summer of 2026. We’ll have specific dates later.

See this article to learn more: Disney Announces Dates and Timelines for 2026 Special Events, Festivals, Major Ride Refurbs, and More

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Someone had the idea to put a ski resort in Florida, but as you can probably imagine, it soon turned into a melting ski resort! Thankfully, puddles make for a good start when it comes to water parks. Also, open seasonally, Blizzard Beach is Disney’s secondary water park. Check out our Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Parks Guide, or browse our entire water park coverage below.

Guides

• One Day Touring Itinerary for Blizzard Beach: Find out how to plan your day in a way that allows time for everything, including relaxing.
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Dining Guide: An overview of dining options and treats.
• Lodge Umbrellas and Polar Patios: Find out everything you need to know about renting a cabana at the water park.
• Locker Rentals at Blizzard Beach: We rent a locker every single time we visit the water parks. Find out why and what you need to know.
• Complimentary Towels and Rentals at Blizzard Beach: Details for whether or not you’re eligible for complimentary towels during your visit.

Attractions

• Slush Gusher 
• Summit Plummet 
• Downhill Double Dipper 
• Blizzard Beach Chairlift 
• Tike’s Peak
• Cross Country Creek
• Melt-Away Bay
• Runoff Rapids
• Snow Stormers
• Teamboat Springs
• Toboggan Racers
• Ski Patrol Training Camp 

If you’re traveling with little ones, you’ll want to be aware that a few of these attractions have minimum and maximum height requirements. See our list of Blizzard Beach attractions with height requirements for more details.

More on Disney’s Water Parks

Browse all our coverage of the water parks.

More Planning

Resorts Gal specializes in Disney World Resorts, Characters, and Dining. Explore our resources, including our Disney World Resorts Guide. It provides an overview of everything you need to know about the Disney Resort Hotels. For dining, our Disney World Dining Guide is an excellent place to start. Our Disney World Transportation Guide is a wonderful resource for planning your routes. It’s one of our most popular resources. If you plan to meet characters in the parks, we have an updated list of Disney World Characters. It includes every available character meet-and-greet in the parks and where to find rare characters throughout the year. Lastly, our Disney Parks Guide provides a complete overview of all four theme parks and water parks.