Do I have to reserve a day at Typhoon Lagoon?

Soak Up an Oasis of Fun. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park is temporarily closed. At this time, a park reservation is not required to visit a water park; however, reservation requirements are subject to change. Learn more about daily water park operating hours.



As of 2026, you generally do not need a theme park reservation to visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (or Blizzard Beach), provided you have a valid water park ticket or a "Park Hopper Plus" option. Unlike the four main theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, etc.), which have historically required date-specific reservations, the water parks have largely remained on a first-come, first-served basis for entry. However, there is a major "operational" catch: Disney usually only operates one water park at a time, meaning Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach alternate their seasonal closing schedules for refurbishment. You should always check the "Park Hours" section of the My Disney Experience app to ensure Typhoon Lagoon is actually open on the day you plan to visit. While you don't need a reservation, the water parks can and do reach capacity, especially on hot summer weekends and holidays. To ensure entry, it is highly recommended to arrive at "rope drop" (opening time). If the park hits capacity, they will stop allowing new guests in until others leave, making an early arrival the best strategy for a stress-free day of surfing and lazy rivers.

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Weekdays, the nearer to the beginning of the week the better. Later in the week, TL attracts the people who typically spend the beginning of the week at the major parks. Local residents tend to keep things busy on the weekends.

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When is the best time of day to visit Typhoon Lagoon? There are two good times to arrive: shortly before the park opens and — in the warmer months when the park is open at night — mid- to late-afternoon.

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Back when Typhoon Lagoon used to have evening Extra Magic Hours, it was good advice, but that's no longer the case. Now, the water parks become less-busy a couple of hours before closing, but the shaded spots are still mostly accounted for, and lines are still worse than early in the morning.

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Sure, Walt Disney World's theme parks get a lot of attention – but during the summer, there's really no better place to cool off and have plenty of Disney fun than the two water parks! And if you're looking to enjoy a frosty drink or take a ride on a thrilling water slide, Typhoon Lagoon is worth a visit.

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Disney's Typhoon Lagoon will close for the season on November 6, 2023, to undergo its annual multi-month refurbishment. Its closure coincides with the November 6 reopening of Blizzard Beach, which was announced on the morning of October 20.

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Typhoon Lagoon generally does not close for rain, even if it is heavy. The good news is that Guests can usually continue to enjoy pools and slides in the rain, as long as there isn't lightning in the area. If there is, Guests will be asked to exit all water areas.

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Bring your own towels At Typhoon Lagoon they do have towels to rent. You're required to make a non-refundable payment in order to take them.

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With all that is available to guests at Typhoon Lagoon, it makes sense to plan for an entire day of exploring all of the slides, rides, and dining locations.

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Be sure to follow the dress code. For diaper-age swimmers, suit up with plastic pants or swim diapers in pool areas. You can wear water shoes around the park and on most attractions (Cast Members will let you know if you need to remove your shoes to ride a particular attraction).

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For each day of your theme park tickets, adding the Water Park and Sports option lets you visit one theme park and gives you one admission to select Walt Disney World experiences including: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park.

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The two water parks differ in their ownership, but the major difference between Typhoon Lagoon and Volcano Bay is the attractions. Volcano Bay, which is a Universal park, favors more thrilling attractions, with several large water slides. Typhoon Lagoon in Disney World is geared more toward a relaxing experience.

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The animals in Shark Reef have been relocated to other places around the Walt Disney World Resort. The attraction permanently closed on October 3.

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Castaway Creek is the lazy river at Typhoon Lagoon. It's a 21.5 (roughly) minute float that takes you around the Surf Pool, with entries at major spots throughout the park. It's not a particularly well-themed or interesting lazy river, but the plants and greenery throughout are quite nice.

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Typhoon Lagoon and the weather The water at Typhoon Lagoon is heated, making the park a good choice to visit during most days of the year; however, during inclement weather or if an extended bout of cold temperatures are predicted, Disney will close the water parks.

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Rhonda, you are allowed to wear water shoes at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. For most all attractions there, you'll even be able to wear them down the water slides. Do make sure they are true water shoes, however, as flip flops are not permitted on the water slides themselves.

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