Will both Disney water parks be open in 2023?

Blizzard Beach closed for refurbishment beginning March 19, 2023 and Typhoon Lagoon reopened March 19, 2023. Disney has not yet confirmed a reopening date for Blizzard Beach. As discussed in greater detail below, we expect it to reopen around mid-September. What is this?



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Going forward, the water parks will alternate being open in six-month stretches, with Typhoon Lagoon open March through September and Blizzard Beach open September through March. Bottom Line: We expect Blizzard Beach to be the only water park open in October 2023.

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This post covers what to expect from the return, including new food and fun, H2O Glow After Hours details, and more. With this announcement, Walt Disney World has revealed that Typhoon Lagoon will reopen to guests on March 19, 2023.

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We are excited to share that the tropical-themed park will reopen to guests on March 19, 2023. Adding to this oasis of fun, the popular specially-ticketed event, H2O Glow After Hours, will also return this May and will be the high-”light” of your summer!

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(Opening October 16, 2023) The new Journey of Water area (part of World Nature) will be opening up on October 16, 2023 This new exploration trail connects guests to the story of our planet's water. Disney says “Just like Moana, you're encouraged to become a protector and friend to our natural resources.”

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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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Water Park Schedule Update — Blizzard Beach Now Closed Blizzard Beach closed for refurbishment beginning March 19, 2023 and Typhoon Lagoon reopened March 19, 2023. Disney has not yet confirmed a reopening date for Blizzard Beach. As discussed in greater detail below, we expect it to reopen around mid-September.

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Regarding operating dates in the foreseeable future, I inquired with a Cast Member who let me know that from what they can see, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is still scheduled to be open past that date through the end of September 2023 while Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is still scheduled to be closed as of ...

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Disney has confirmed that Splash Mountain will officially close in Disneyland on May 31st, 2023. That means the last day to ride the attraction will be on May 30th.

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Splash Mountain will be closed permanently at Disneyland Park beginning on May 31, 2023. The last day to ride the attraction will be May 30, 2023. Splash Mountain will then be transformed into Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which is expected to open in 2024 at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom.

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The water park will be closing its doors on March 19, 2023, for refurbishment, according to the park. The new closure comes just a few months after the shutdown of Typhoon Lagoon, another one of Disney's water parks located in Orlando, Florida.

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At this time we know that Typhoon Lagoon is reopening on March 19, 2023, after a multi-month refurbishment. It closed for refurbishment on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

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It seems that the best hunch of Disney fans is that, no, Blizzard Beach will not be open for Guests to enjoy during summer 2023.

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Yes, Volcano Bay is open year round, and does not have any scheduled weeks or months off for the seasons.

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Blizzard Beach closed for refurbishment beginning March 19, 2023 and Typhoon Lagoon reopened March 19, 2023. Disney has not yet confirmed a reopening date for Blizzard Beach. As discussed in greater detail below, we expect it to reopen around mid-September.

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Disney's Blizzard Beach water park is currently closed for refurbishment. However, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park is open! 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.

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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are:
  • January 1, January 13-18.
  • February 17-26 (President's Day)
  • March 17 – April 16 (Spring Break & Easter)
  • May 26 – August 13.
  • November 17-26 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week)
  • December 15 -31 (Avoid Christmas and New Year's Weeks)


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And as a general rule of thumb, the best time to go to Disney World, Florida is from January to early February, as well as the late February to early March range. Then later on in the year, most days in August, and September, as well as most weekdays in October are generally the cheapest times to visit.

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing down on September 30, 2023, this is a sad one because it's not coming back. The final Voyage is slated for September 28-30. Bookings are on hold, and the Disney Theme Park is offering those with reservations a 50% discount to move to an earlier date.

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