Walt Disney World has introduced that Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will reopen later this month after following its routine winter closure for refurbishment. This publish covers what to anticipate from the return, together with new meals and enjoyable, H2O Glow After Hours particulars, and extra.
With this announcement, Walt Disney World has revealed that Typhoon Lagoon will reopen to friends on March 19, 2023. This is definitely shocking and sudden to us since Blizzard Beach doesn’t have working hours for March 12 and past. That’s the beginning of spring break at Walt Disney World, which suggests one factor: crowds.
It appears extremely unlikely that Blizzard Beach would shut per week earlier than Typhoon Lagoon opens. It’s doubly unlikely that Walt Disney World would let that occur in the course of the week of spring break for Osceola and Orange County faculty districts, which would be the busiest week of spring break 2023 at Walt Disney World.
It’s doable that the working hole must occur so Disney can shift Cast Members from one water park to the opposite and conduct some coaching or prep-work. Even that appears extremely unlikely, although, because it hasn’t beforehand occurred with water park closures. Usually, that’s an in a single day transition–one water park closes the identical day that the opposite reopens.
The probably clarification is that the calendar of hours for Blizzard Beach is fallacious. Rather than closing on March 12, Blizzard Beach will virtually actually shut on March 19, 2023. Given that we had beforehand been (erroneously) knowledgeable that Typhoon Lagoon would reopen on March 12, it’s stands to motive that the public-facing calendar for Blizzard Beach can be incorrect. I’ve no clue why that may be the case, but it surely’s the one clarification that appears even remotely believable. Either means, we’ll discover out quickly!
Along with the information that Typhoon Lagoon will reopen on March 19, Walt Disney World has shared new particulars about specially-ticketed occasion, H2O Glow After Hours. Tickets for H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon go on sale beginning tomorrow (March 3, 2023) and the occasion itself begins on May 20, 2023!
H2O Glow After Hours permits households to spend time at Typhoon Lagoon for a number of hours after it closes, with brief waits at common sights all through the illuminated park. This particular occasion additionally options an electrical DJ dance occasion, complimentary ice cream treats, popcorn and choose drinks, a ‘glow’-rious ambiance and past.
We’ve talked about in different posts that we’re large followers of Typhoon Lagoon at night time, and have performed this and several other different “After Hours-adjacent” occasions at Typhoon Lagoon over time. However, it’s been a very long time since I’ve written about any of this as a result of water parks usually have low reader curiosity. (That’s an actual disgrace, for causes we’ll talk about on the finish of this publish.)
Nevertheless, I’m curious as as to whether anybody could be all in favour of a standalone picture/infos/overview about H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon? I can in all probability toss something collectively later in the present day or tomorrow morning earlier than tickets go on sale–but it surely’s not like that is going to promote out shortly, anyway. Just let me know within the feedback!
In different Typhoon Lagoon information, Walt Disney World has “announced” a few snacks which can be new or returning to the water park, together with the Pineapple Upside Down Cone out there at Happy Landings and a Barbeque Chicken and Grilled Pineapple Flatbread out there at Leaning Palms.
There’s additionally the Moana Cone, that includes DOLE Whip Strawberry swirled with vanilla. But wait, there’s extra! The “popular” Hei Hei Cone manufactured from DOLE Whip Pineapple and Raspberry out there at Snack Shack. (I can’t consider they’re nonetheless attempting to make this Hei Hei Cone a factor. Every model we’ve had appears like Frankenstein’s Monster: Ice Cream Edition.)
Finally, the unique Typhoon Tilly Sipper will likely be out there for a restricted time as an all-day, refillable fountain beverage providing. Adults can indulge within the Kungaloosh Kooler, a Strawberry DOLE Whip swirled with a mix of rum, orange juice and blackberry brandy floated with Strawberry Fanta.
As a normal matter, I don’t purchase novelty sippers, popcorn buckets, or different plastic meals containers that serve no sensible goal at house and simply take up house. (Yes, I do know I sound like a curmudgeon.) I’ve even grow to be more and more aggravated by tiki mugs which can be impractically formed. (We purchased the Big Al one, which is wonderful, however have but to make use of it as a result of it’s so cumbersome and I’m petrified of dropping it.)
Point being, these things doesn’t attraction to me, and but, I really like the Typhoon Tilly Sipper. I managed to withstand shopping for it final yr, however I don’t assume I can maintain out once more. That factor is looking my identify, and I really feel like I ought to “reward” Walt Disney World for producing distinctive (and good!) water park merchandise. Now, can we get a Lagoona Gator revival?!?!
Also, completely off-topic, however simply so you realize I’m not a full curmudgeon, we did purchase the Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, and Grand Californian memento steins. (In reality, we purchased two of the Grand Californian ones since we love that stained glass door a lot.) I’ve additionally gone on a Disney mug and demitasse cup shopping for spree as of late, so it’s not like I’m vessel-averse! But I digress.
Anyway, Typhoon Lagoon options household enjoyable, thrilling water rides and slides. But greater than something, this water park is beloved amongst followers of theme park design for its immersive storytelling, consideration to element, and thematic cohesion.
Typhoon Lagoon tells the story of a rogue storm and its ensuing tidal wave that wreaked havoc on a previously pristine waterside paradise. From topsy-turvy structure and storm-strewn nautical gear to the stranded shrimping ship, Miss Tilly, impaled upon the summit of Mount Mayday, every element brings the legend to life.
Popular sights and options will delight friends, together with exhilarating slides, flumes and moist and “water-ful’’ play areas for each member of the household. Among the favorites:
- Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, America’s largest outside wave pool the place friends can “cling 10’’ whereas bodying browsing on the right wave each time.
- Miss Adventure Falls, a fast-paced household raft attraction created, because the story goes, when Captain Mary Oceaneer — a seafaring treasure hunter — bought her haul caught years in the past in a rogue hurricane, scattering her treasure throughout this tropical paradise.
- Crush ‘n’ Gusher, an exciting water coaster that includes three 400-foot-long tube slides named for the varied fruits they as soon as transported.
- Castaway Creek, a scenic lazy river encircling your complete water park, providing mild passage previous shady grottoes, gushing waterfalls, overhead rope bridges and plush rainforest landscapes.
- Humunga Kowabunga, providing a selection of three adrenaline-filled physique slides set in opposition to the steep inclines of Mount Mayday.
Finally, do you know that the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool is the biggest wave pool in North America? With a picturesque view of the enduring Mount Mayday, friends of all ages can catch gnarly waves whereas physique browsing within the water. The Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool makes use of state-of-the-art know-how to create the superbly managed wave every time, together with proper, left or heart peaks.
For those that wish to take a look at their abilities even additional, cling 10 with a non-public surf session within the Surf Pool. Open Surf may also be out there this yr for surfers or small teams that wish to surf, however don’t want your complete pool to themselves. No matter what your expertise degree is, spend time driving waves earlier than or after the park closes to shine your abilities.
Ultimately, we’re excited for the reopening of Typhoon Lagoon and extremely suggest that you just go to this water park throughout a “down day” in your 2023 Walt Disney World trip. For extra causes to adore it–and technique for profiting from your day–see our Ultimate Guide to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.
I’ve gushed about it over time, imploring Walt Disney World followers to present it an opportunity, because it’s criminally underrated. Everything about it’s distinctive, from the ambiance to the small print to its underutilized mascot, Lagoona Gator. On the floor, Typhoon Lagoon looks as if a reasonably “safe” idea for a water park.
It looks as if one thing tropical and laid again that’s conducive to sitting on the seaside, swimming, and different water actions. That’s true. This is a part of the attraction; Blizzard Beach can be extremely well-themed, however the juxtaposition of winter and swimming simply doesn’t really feel proper. But, there’s extra to it than that.
Once you get past the seaside vibe, there’s wealthy theming all through Typhoon Lagoon, and the Imagineered tropical atmosphere has the added parts of a tropical resort and the massive storm that decimated it layered on high. This is all simply conveyed via the park’s particulars, and it coalesces rather well. As a end result, Typhoon Lagoon has an ideal sense of place, and it’s nice to simply be there.
This is way and away the most important motive why I believe Typhoon Lagoon is a must-do for Walt Disney World followers. It’s a masterclass of cohesive design and one of many few parks at Walt Disney World that maintains full thematic integrity so lengthy after its opening. Don’t let the truth that it’s a water park discourage you—even in case you don’t care about water slides or anything, it’s an ideal place to waste a morning…or night…at Walt Disney World!
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Are you happy with the March 19, 2023 reopening date for Typhoon Lagoon water park? Cautiously optimistic that Spring Break 2023 will mark a turning level for Walt Disney World with each water parks open concurrently? Eager to return to Typhoon Lagoon, or are you not a water park particular person? Do you agree or disagree with our commentary? Any questions we may help you reply? Hearing your suggestions–even while you disagree with us–is each fascinating to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas beneath within the feedback!