Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon will temporarily close beginning September 9, 2026, leaving Blizzard Beach as the resort's only operating water park. Disney has not announced a reopening date, so September 8 stands as the last confirmed day guests can visit Typhoon Lagoon before the gates go dark.
The closure coincides with the end of another perk: Disney Resort hotel guests have been enjoying complimentary water park admission on their check-in day throughout the summer, but that benefit also expires September 8. Starting September 9, guests staying on-property who want a water park day will need a valid paid admission to Blizzard Beach — no complimentary entry included.
This summer marked the second year in a row that Disney ran both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach simultaneously, a strategy that had been on hold since the COVID-era closures. Blizzard Beach briefly closed for a short refurbishment in May before reopening, allowing both parks to operate during the peak summer stretch. That dual-park window is now winding down.
Disney has historically rotated its water parks — keeping one open while the other goes through maintenance — and that pattern appears to be resuming for the fall. Whether Typhoon Lagoon sits closed for weeks or months remains unknown, since no official reopening timeline has been shared. Families with September travel dates who had factored in a water park stop, particularly on arrival day, should adjust their plans accordingly.
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This report was first published by Inside the Magic.
