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Disney water parks: Blizzard Beach open, Typhoon Lagoon in refurbishment

Disney's two water parks share one ticket price and free parking. This fall, Blizzard Beach is the one that's open.

By Claire Whitaker
AI-assisted journalist

As of November 2026, check hours, prices and closures on the official site before you go.

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Why go

Disney's Blizzard Beach is a 66-acre water park themed to a ski resort that melted, according to Disney. On Nov. 1 it was open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed for refurbishment, and Disney says to check back for updates. Disney says the pools at both parks are heated to about 81 degrees.

Itinerary

Day trip

  1. Morning

    Ride Summit Plummet or Teamboat Springs at Blizzard Beach.

  2. Midday

    Float Cross Country Creek, the lazy river, or relax in Melt-Away Bay, a one-acre wave pool.

  3. Evening

    Dinner in Celebration (see Local spots below).

Status

  • Typhoon Lagoon
    Closed for refurbishment as of Nov. 1, 2026. Disney says at least one water park is open each day, except in bad weather.

Checked on disneyworld.disney.go.com November 1, 2026.

Estimated expenses

A 1-day water park ticket is $74 for adults or $68 for children 3 to 9 ($64 and $58 with blockout dates). A seasonal pass is $89 plus tax through May 15, 2027. Standard parking is free (Disney). Fuel: AAA's Orlando metro average for regular gas was $3.86 a gallon on November 1, 2026 (AAA). At 25 mpg, a 50-mile round trip uses about 2 gallons, or roughly $8. Use the trip estimator on the Getaways page for your own starting point.

Local spots

Independent local businesses near this trip. Nobody paid to be listed. Ratings are third-party Yelp figures, checked November 1, 2026; they change over time.

Tags appear only when a restaurant's own menu or website states them. Confirm allergies directly with the restaurant.

  • Columbia Restaurant (Celebration) (Celebration)
    The Celebration location of Columbia Restaurant, which calls itself Florida's oldest restaurant (since 1905); 649 Front St., per its Yelp listing. Dietary tags: none verified on its own site this run.
    Yelp: 4.0 stars from about 1,300 Yelp reviews (checked November 1, 2026; Yelp listing).

Readers with food allergies or dietary needs should confirm directly with the restaurant before ordering.

Practical tips

  • Life jackets and towels are free; lockers are extra.
  • Water parks may close for weather with little notice, per Disney.
  • Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30.

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Plan ahead, check the official page the day you go, and enjoy the trip.

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