NEWS: Disney (finally) Makes the Water Park Announcement We’ve Been Waiting For

It’s the news we’ve been waiting for years to hear! Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks will be open at the same time this summer for the first time since 2019! We’re so excited! Learn more below.

Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Chelsea Eagle:

Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World is about to get even cooler! In honor of the 30^th anniversary of Blizzard Beach today, we’d like to seas the day and announce that Blizzard Beach water park will also be open for guests this summer in addition to Typhoon Lagoon. And this is no April Fools’ Day joke!

For the first time since 2019, Disney World will have all 6 of our parks—all 4 theme parks and 2 water parks—open at the same time. From May 21 through September 7, Disney World guests can enjoy the tropical shipwreck oasis of Typhoon Lagoon and the frosty fun of Blizzard Beach water park.

Before the summer fun can begin, Blizzard Beach will need a little melt away time and will temporarily close between May 1 and May 20.

As we count down to school being out and summer officially beginning, all these extra water slides, lazy rivers, and splashy activities join the already incredi-poollineup of special deals, new shows, and limited-time activities and entertainment coming to Disney World this summer for families with kids.

2025 Resort Guests Enjoy Free Water Park Access on Arrival Day  

‘Tis the sea-sun to enjoy free water park access on arrival day for Resort guests! Our Resort guests are already starting their stay with a splash with free water park admission on their arrival day in 2025… and this summer starting May 21, they’ll have two water parks to choose from: Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon!

Make a Splash Under the Stars 

If nighttime water park fun is more your vibe, H20 Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon is the party for you! On select nights between May 23 and September 13, Typhoon Lagoon turns into an illuminated dance party full of splashy fun, complimentary snacks, and beloved Toy Story pals. Not to mention, nighttime fun means you can beat the heat and enjoy shorter wait times compared to daylight hours.

H2O Glow in 2025 is extra fin-tastic thanks to special deals for young families, including kids tickets for only $42.50, which is half the price of the $85 adult ticket this year! And for our Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members, the adults can also save.

Water you waiting for? H2O Glow tickets are on sale starting today, April 1, for guests of select Resort hotels! General tickets go on sale starting April 4.

RELATED ARTICLE: Disney World Announces Special Offerings for Summer Guests for More Family Fun

by Chad and Cindy Nykamp

Summer is just around the corner, and Walt Disney World is gearing up for a fantastic summer with limited-time special offerings for guests to enjoy. In addition to the ticket and resort discounts already announced (along with a FREE dining offer), guests can enjoy extra fun when visiting this summer. Learn more below.

Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Victoria Zicari:

Summer is almost here, and there’s nothing like a visit to Walt Disney World Resort when the kids are out of school! And this summer will be extra fun, with special deals, two new shows, a new nighttime parade and limited-time activities and entertainment created for families with kids.

Here’s why summer 2025 is the perfect time for your family to visit and experience more magical moments you can find only at Disney World.

Save with Disney World Ticket, Dining & Hotel Deals  

Click here to learn about summer deals on tickets, FREE dining deal, and resort discounts!

Disney Magic Is Coming for Kids in Summer 2025  

From May 27 through September 1, 2025, families should be on the lookout for limited-time experiences perfect for young kids in the theme parks, including kid zones featuring new activities and fun ways to interact with more Disney characters. There will be pop-up entertainment offerings, games, music, dancing and other adventures to help your little ones make those core Disney memories.

For example, over at Magic Kingdom, families can discover kid zones with added fun in Storybook Circus and in Tomorrowland with Stitch. And following the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, families with young kids will be able to cool down while enjoying the ultimate game party and play space featuring none other than Goofy as he takes over CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. We don’t want to spoil all the surprises but be on the lookout for more details soon.

Some of our characters will also be out in the park earlier than normal for Disney Resort hotel guests during their daily early theme park entry period (valid theme park admission required). What better way to rope drop than saying hello to some of your favorite Disney pals!

Reminder: Our theme parks are often open for longer hours during the summer months, which can help you plan your day around a mid-day pool break or get on more of your favorite attractions. You can find a few tips to stay cool this summer from planDisney.

Stay at These Disney Resort Hotels for Additional Summer Fun   

This summer, guests staying at select resorts – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – will be able to enjoy even more Disney-themed activities designed for families with kids. These activities will include character visits with set appearance times to help you plan your day and an expanded itinerary of things to do with your family throughout your stay at these four resorts.

Other activities will continue to be available across all our resorts, like Disney movie nights, brought to life by our amazing cast members, in addition to perks like complimentary transportation around Disney World.

See New Shows and Nighttime Parade  

The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will both debut on May 27, 2025.

• • • The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure: If your child is in their Disney Princess era (or never left) then this show is for you! The Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Little Mermaid” comes to life on stage with all-new sets and stunning visuals.
    • Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After: Or, if your kids are enchanted by Disney Villains, this delightfully wicked stage show engages the audience to decide who has been treated the most unfairly of them all.
    • Learn more about both shows by clicking here.

With more surprise, more delight and more fun coming to every corner of our world, it’s all part of Cool Kid Summer! Visit DisneyWorld.com/Summer to learn more.