After a heavy holiday travel window, Walt Disney World Resort is once again adjusting to Central Florida’s winter climate. Cooler temperatures and shifting conditions have prompted operational changes, including a temporary water park closure just days after Christmas.
At the same time, Disney has shared new details about its longer-term water park plans. One of the most guest-focused ticket options is returning, with the Disney Water Park Seasonal Pass confirmed for the 2025–2026 season. Designed for repeat visits, the limited-time pass grants access to both Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach through May 9, 2026, offering an alternative to single-day admission.
The Seasonal Pass is priced at $89 for adults and $83 for children. Guests should note a single blockout period, which runs from March 28 through April 5, 2026.
Beyond park entry, the pass includes added benefits. Passholders can receive a 20% discount on same-day cabana rentals at both water parks. This includes Polar Patios at Blizzard Beach and Beachcomber Shacks at Typhoon Lagoon, with discounts offered on a walk-up basis only.
Another included perk is one complimentary round of mini golf. This benefit is valid before 4 p.m. at either Winter Summerland Miniature Golf or Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf and may be redeemed at any point during the pass’s validity.
Disney also outlined its seasonal operating schedule alongside the announcement. Typhoon Lagoon is currently set to close for the season on February 14, 2026. Blizzard Beach is scheduled to reopen the following day, February 15. Guests interested in the Seasonal Pass can purchase it through Walt Disney World’s Special Offers page, either online, by phone, or in person.
While Typhoon Lagoon’s February closure is confirmed, Disney has hinted at future flexibility in water park operations. In 2025, the resort operated both water parks simultaneously for the first time since 2019, suggesting options beyond the traditional single-park rotation.
Despite long-range planning, winter weather continues to play a role in daily operations. According to Click Orlando, forecasts began shifting near the end of December, with colder air expected to follow the warmer conditions seen during Christmas week.
“While the immediate Christmas period will be warm and dry, models show the potential for a surge of polar and Arctic air to push south towards the end of December,” the outlet reported.
That prediction has now materialized. Disney confirmed that Typhoon Lagoon will be closed from Tuesday, December 30, through Thursday, January 1. Universal Orlando Resort has also announced the closure of Volcano Bay on Tuesday, December 30, reflecting the broader regional impact.
“The cold air starts to arrive Monday night into Tuesday,” Click Orlando added, noting that temperatures could drop into the lower 30s in some areas and remain cool through Friday.
With Typhoon Lagoon closed for three days, guests may see increased attendance at Walt Disney World’s four theme parks as vacation plans shift indoors.
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