Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

There are 11 attractions at the park including exhilarating slides, a lazy river, wave pool and a dedicated kid's area.

As well as enjoying 11 waterslides and attractions, you can also enjoy a lovely day of relaxation on a sunbed with an ice cream or drink in hand.

Typhoon Lagoon has 'Castaway Creek' which is a 2100-foot scenic lazy river which you can float down on an inner tube.

The park typically opens from 9am until 5pm daily. Disney do close the waterpark during off-peak/winter seasons. Please check timetable before travelling.

There are occasionally characters at Typhoon Lagoon for a photo opportunity. If you want to be sure you'll meet some of your favourite Disney Characters at Typhoon Lagoon however, we recommend booking Disney H2O Glow Nights Pool Party Tickets, which is usually held after park closing in summer.

It is recommended to take your own towel with you. Towels are available at Typhoon Lagoon for rent from $2 per day each, although these are complimentary for hotel guests.

Typhoon Lagoon has an enormous restroom at the front of the park complete with rows of changing booths, showers, restroom stalls, mirrors, and benches.

You can get one of the shuttle buses that depart frequently from Disney Springs to Typhoon Lagoon.

The park opened on the 1st June 1989 as the first of Disney's waterparks.

Unfortunately this is no longer available at Typhoon Lagoon.

There are 2 picnic areas available to use whilst at the park. Glass containers and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Standard parking is complimentary to guests visiting the park.

The waterpark will usually remain open for a bit of rain. The park may close temporarily if the weather becomes more severe due for health and safety reasons.

The waves in the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool can reach up to 6ft in height every 90 seconds.

It is approximately 10 minutes from Typhoon Lagoon to Blizzard Beach via car or shuttle bus.

A cabana or Typhoon Lagoon Beachcomber Shack is around $345 for the day. This can fit up to 6 people in, cushioned furniture, a cooler with bottled water, towels, locker and a Typhoon Lagoon-themed mug, refillable at a nearby drink station for the day. A cast member will also be available to take your orders throughout the day and deliver these to you. An alternative, is the Getaway Glen Umbrellas (max 4 people) which includes two loungers, two low beach chairs, a cocktail table, and four towels. This is about $58 per day.

The water is heated during colder months which makes this a great park to visit throughout the year.

Lockers are available from $15 per day and are located in the dressing rooms.

Magic bands can be used for admission into the park. There are locations in Typhoon Lagoon where professional photographers can take photos although this is limited compared to the main parks.

T-shirts are allowed to be worn whilst in Typhoon Lagoon.

There are complimentary sunbeds available although they are limited and not always in the shade. At an additional cost, you can however reserve a Getaway Glen Umbrellas or Typhoon Lagoon Beachcomber Shack directly.

Water shoes are a great purchase to take with you to the waterpark. During hotter times of year, the ground can be quite hot as you walk around.

Unfortunately snorkelling is no longer available at Typhoon Lagoon as the Shark Reef has now closed.

Usually Typhoon Lagoon do offer extra magic hours to hotel guests on select evenings. You can check if this is available via the My Disney Experience app.

Each pool is a different depth for safety. This is advised by each attraction or a member of staff will be able to advise this to you if unsure.

The Shark Reef was a saltwater pool, however this has since closed.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon has a designated smoking area at the main entrance. Smoking around the park in prohibited.

In Typhoon Lagoon the dining options are mostly counter service (Grab-n-go) including sandwiches, wraps, nachos and hot dogs. There are also lots of lovely sweet treat options to try.

The closest hotel is the Disney's Riviera Resort which is approximately a 5 minute drive away.

Yes. You can learn to surf like a pro in the Surfing Program. On select days prior to the park opening, you can have a lesson to either learn how to surf or to improve your current skills. This needs to be booked and paid for directly with Disney.

Life jackets are complimentary although guests must leave their driver's license or credit card as deposit. Water wallets are also available. Guests may NOT bring their own flotation devices.