Typhoon Lagoon Closes: What It Means for Walt Disney World Water Park Guests

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park will close for its temporary closure on September 9, 2026, giving guests only a few more weeks to visit before the gates shut down. This closure is part of Disney's routine practice of rotating its water parks for refurbishment and maintenance, particularly outside the busiest summer stretch.

Although Typhoon Lagoon will close, Blizzard Beach will remain available for guests looking to add a water park day to their Walt Disney World vacation. This marks a return to the pre-pandemic era's operating strategy of having one water park closed while the other is open.

The complimentary water park admission benefit for Disney Resort hotel guests also ends on September 8, meaning that guests will need to purchase valid admission to visit Blizzard Beach starting from September 9. This change may impact families planning their vacations during this period, as they won't be able to use the arrival day perk to visit a water park.