The Sunshine State is not giving sunshine next week.
Guests hoping to splash into the action at Walt Disney World Resort next week are going to want to double-check their plans. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is temporarily closing due to an incoming wave of colder weather in Central Florida.
According to the latest update, Blizzard Beach will not operate on Monday, February 23, or Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Forecasts are calling for daytime highs only reaching the upper 50s to low 60s, with overnight temperatures dipping into the 30s. That combination puts conditions outside the comfort zone for a day at a water park.
Florida may be known for sunshine, but winter cold fronts still sweep through the region. And when they do, outdoor attractions like water slides and wave pools can quickly become less appealing for guests and more difficult for cast members to manage safely.
Local meteorologists are already tracking the shift. “A strong cold front, currently draped across Central Texas, is expected to approach Central Florida by Sunday morning,” writes Click Orlando. “While some spotty showers and downpours are likely, especially after 7 a.m., rainfall totals are forecast to stay under a quarter of an inch for most areas. Most of this rain looks to head toward southern counties like Osceola and Brevard.”
Once that system moves through, temperatures are expected to fall sharply. The outlet continues: “sharply-colder air is expected to move in along with breezy conditions.” It further explains, “Daytime highs will tumble to 58 degrees by Monday and the start of the workweek could feel even chillier with lows dipping into the 30s and 40s, especially when factoring in the wind.”
That kind of weather simply doesn’t mix well with floating along Cross Country Creek or braving Summit Plummet.
The closure timing is especially noteworthy because Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is currently down for its seasonal refurbishment. Typhoon Lagoon wrapped up operations on February 14, with Blizzard Beach reopening the very next day as part of Disney’s rotating water park schedule.
Since the pandemic-era shutdown, Walt Disney World has typically operated just one water park at a time. The parks alternate closures for maintenance and updates, ensuring guests have at least one option available throughout most of the year.
Unfortunately, for February 23 and 24, that won’t be the case. With Blizzard Beach closed due to the cold and Typhoon Lagoon still undergoing refurbishment, neither water park will be open to guests on those two days.
Blizzard Beach had only recently returned from its own refurbishment, making this pause feel like a quick interruption. While the park’s ski resort storyline leans into frosty humor, real cold temperatures in Florida tell a different story. Disney maintains clear operational thresholds for its water parks and routinely suspends operations when temperatures drop too low, prioritizing safety and guest comfort.
Blizzard Beach is expected to reopen on Wednesday, February 25, once conditions improve. As always, guests should keep an eye on the official Walt Disney World calendar for any last-minute changes, especially during unpredictable winter weather patterns.
Looking further ahead, there’s a major update for water park fans. Walt Disney World has confirmed that beginning May 12, 2026, both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon will operate at the same time through the summer season.
In recent years, it has been increasingly uncommon for both water parks to run simultaneously for an extended period. This upcoming dual operation marks a notable shift and should provide additional capacity during the busy summer travel period.
With Blizzard Beach’s snowy ski resort theme and Typhoon Lagoon’s tropical storm backdrop, guests will once again have access to two distinct water park experiences during a single vacation. The move is part of Disney’s broader effort to enhance offerings during peak months and spread attendance more evenly across the resort.
While the February closure may be inconvenient for some travelers, spring and summer visitors have something substantial to look forward to. For now, Blizzard Beach is expected to resume its role as the resort’s sole operating water park once temperatures rebound, continuing that rotation until Typhoon Lagoon reopens in May.
As Central Florida’s weather settles in the coming weeks, the countdown to a two-park summer officially begins.
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