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Walt Disney World Park’s Shutdown May Be Repeated Very Soon

Central Florida is preparing for a stretch of changing weather, and that shift may once again influence how Walt Disney World Resort approaches its water-park operations. Forecasts from Click Orlando point to a soggy pattern arriving this weekend, bringing a round of rain along with cooler air that could impact plans for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

According to the report, the incoming pattern begins Saturday with scattered showers before developing into steady rainfall by Sunday. Rain chances move from about 30–50% on Saturday afternoon to nearly 80% late Sunday.

A few isolated thunderstorms remain possible, though they are not expected to be widespread. Temperatures, which recently sat in the low to mid-80s, will fall into the mid-70s on Sunday and then continue their slide into the upper 60s and 70s early next week. Nights will trend cooler as well.

Cars driving through the Walt Disney World Resort entrance
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Click Orlando notes that “from Saturday through Monday, a sloppy weather pattern settles in.” A weakening front currently across North Florida will drift into the central part of the state before fading. At the same time, a developing low-pressure system along the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday is expected to help usher a stronger cold front through Central Florida late Sunday into Monday.

Recent weeks demonstrated how quickly these shifts can affect park operations. Over Thanksgiving weekend, Typhoon Lagoon closed due to cold air moving through the region. While the park typically posts schedules in advance, sudden temperature drops often prompt same-day adjustments.

With another cooldown approaching and rainfall totals of 1–3 inches possible north and west of the I-4 corridor, guests may want to watch for similar changes. Typhoon Lagoon currently lists hours for next week, but conditions involving rain, wind, and cooler temperatures can influence whether visiting a water park is ideal—or even feasible. Disney has a long history of modifying water-park schedules when the weather turns less favorable.

Overview of Typhoon Lagoon
Credit: Disney

For travelers arriving in the coming days, keeping an eye on the forecast will be essential. Checking Disney’s official updates, staying flexible, and having alternate plans ready can help ensure a smooth visit if the weather prompts operational adjustments.

As the festive season rolls on and Central Florida prepares for another round of shifting skies, what are your thoughts on the latest forecast? Share your take with us in the comments!

Thomas Hitchen

When he’s not thinking about the Magic Kingdom, Thomas is usually reading a book, becoming desperately obsessed with fictional characters, or baking something delicious (his favorite is chocolate cake -- to bake and to eat). He's a dreamer and grew up on Mulan saving the world, Jim Hawkins soaring through the stars, and Padmé Amidala fighting a Nexu. At the Parks, he loves to ride Everest, stroll down Main Street with an overstuffed pin lanyard around his neck, and eat as many Mickey-shaped ice creams as possible. His favorite character is Han Solo (yes, he did shoot first), and his… More »

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