Just Announced: Both Disney World Water Parks to Open Starting May 21

Get ready to make a splash—because for the first time in years, both Walt Disney World water parks will be open at the same time! We’re beyond excited that starting May 21, 2025, guests will once again be able to cool off and have fun at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Whether you’re racing down Summit Plummet or floating along Castaway Creek, this is a huge win for Disney fans looking to add a little extra magic (and a lot more water) to their vacation.

In today’s Disney Parks Blog announcement, the return of both parks marks the first time since before 2019 that Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will operate simultaneously—just in time for those hot summer months. Keep reading below for all the details and what to expect as these two incredible water parks welcome guests back with waves, slides, and family fun!

And do not forget about the complimentary water park admission on your check-in day—it’s a benefit many guests don’t even realize exists! Available to guests of Disney Resorts Collection hotels, this offer grants access to either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach on your arrival day, without using one of your ticketed park days. It’s a perfect way to kick off your vacation with a relaxing (or thrilling!) splash before diving into the theme parks. Whether you’re floating down a lazy river or braving a waterslide, it’s a fun and magical way to start your Disney stay.

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Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World is about to get even cooler! In honor of the 30^th anniversary of Blizzard Beach today, we’d like to seas the day and announce that Blizzard Beach water park will also be open for guests this summer in addition to Typhoon Lagoon. And this is no April Fools’ Day joke!  

For the first time since 2019, Disney World will have all 6 of our parks—all 4 theme parks and 2 water parks—open at the same time. From May 21 through September 7, Disney World guests can enjoy the tropical shipwreck oasis of Typhoon Lagoon and the frosty fun of Blizzard Beach water park. 

Before the summer fun can begin, Blizzard Beach will need a little melt away time and will temporarily close between May 1 and May 20.  

As we count down to school being out and summer officially beginning, all these extra water slides, lazy rivers, and splashy activities join the already incredi-pool lineup of special deals, new shows, and limited-time activities and entertainment coming to Disney World this summer for families with kids.

2025 Resort Guests Enjoy Free Water Park Access on Arrival Day  

‘Tis the sea-sun to enjoy free water park access on arrival day for Resort guests! Our Resort guests are already starting their stay with a splash with free water park admission on their arrival day in 2025… and this summer starting May 21, they’ll have two water parks to choose from: Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon!

Make a Splash Under the Stars 

If nighttime water park fun is more your vibe, H20 Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon is the party for you! On select nights between May 23 and September 13, Typhoon Lagoon turns into an illuminated dance party full of splashy fun, complimentary snacks, and beloved Toy Story pals. Not to mention, nighttime fun means you can beat the heat and enjoy shorter wait times compared to daylight hours.

H2O Glow in 2025 is extra fin-tastic thanks to special deals for young families, including kids tickets for only $42.50, which is half the price of the $85 adult ticket this year! And for our Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members, the adults can also save. 

Water you waiting for? H2O Glow tickets are on sale starting today, April 1, for guests of select Resort hotels! General tickets go on sale starting April 4.

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