Typhoon Lagoon is one of 2 Disney-owned water parks at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. With its towering palm trees and island feel, you’ll find it far more tropical than its counterpart over at Blizzard Beach and a popular destination for guests wanting a break from the main theme parks.
But, just like the theme parks, a little advanced planning can help you minimize your waits and maximize your experience, and we have the tips and resources to help you do just that.
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Typhoon Lagoon tickets
Guests wanting to visit Typhoon Lagoon have multiple options for tickets:
1 day tickets to Typhoon Lagoon
Cost: $73.49 adult/$67.10 child (tax included)
If you plan on only visiting a Disney water park 1 time and if you aren’t purchasing Park Hopper tickets, this is your best option. If you plan on visiting a Disney water park on multiple days, you’ll want to consider adding on either the Park Hopper Plus or the Water Park and Sports option to a base ticket.
Park Hopper Plus
Park Hopper Plus tickets (used to be called Park Hopper + Water Park Fun & More) allow you to park hop between the 4 main theme parks, plus they give you extra entry entitlements into venues outside of the main parks.
The number of extra entries you receive equals the number of days on your ticket (so a 5 day ticket gets you 5 extra entries), and you can use them in any combination (including going back to the same place more than once) at the following locations:
- Blizzard Beach
- Typhoon Lagoon
- NBA Experience
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course – FootGolf and Golfing
- Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course
Water Park & Sports
If you plan to make 2 or more visits to the places listed above BUT you know you won’t want to hop between parks, you can purchase the Water Park & Sports option.
With this add-on you can visit one theme park each day of your ticket plus, based on the length of your ticket, you can also enjoy a certain number of visits to a water park or other Disney World sports-related experience from the Park Hopper Plus list.
Annual Passes
You can purchase an Annual Pass to just the water parks for $148.04 and the Platinum Plus Annual Pass also has water park entries included in its price.
Typhoon Lagoon map
Want a map you can download? Check out the PDF of the Typhoon Lagoon map.
Typhoon Lagoon hours and annual refurbishment
Typhoon Lagoon Park Hours
Like all Walt Disney World parks, the hours for Blizzard Beach are posted 180 days in advance. To make it easy, we compile all park hour information in one spot on our Crowd Calendars so you don’t have to.
These handy crowd calendars also include the entertainment and firework information for all parks, and they can be found on the monthly pages under the Crowd Calendar section at the top of the site.
In addition to the Crowd Calendars, the monthly pages also provide information on:
- refurbishments
- special events
- overall park crowd levels
- reservation dates
- + more!
Visit the Crowd Calendar now to find the Typhoon Lagoon park hours for your trip.
Typhoon Lagoon refurbishment
Once a year (during the winter months) each of the Disney water parks closes for an extended refurbishment. Which park closes first usually alternates, but be sure to double check your Monthly Dashboard for current refurbishment information if you plan on visiting a water park between the end of October and mid-March.
Typhoon Lagoon and the weather
The water at Typhoon Lagoon is heated, making the park a good choice to visit during most days of the year; however, during inclement weather or if an extended bout of cold temperatures are predicted, Disney will close the water parks.
During the summertime, afternoon storms are a common occurrence and will result in the park closing. Unless the storms look to be long-lasting, this closure is usually temporary and often results in a mass exodus of guests, meaning if you can handle dealing with rain for a bit you’ll often find shorter lines after the all-clear to get back in the water is given.
Since closures can happen while you are on your vacation, the best way of keeping up to date is to use the My Disney Experience app on your phone to check current park information.
Typhoon Lagoon touring plan
All of the Typhoon Lagoon attractions are listed below. If you arrive at park opening, do things in this order: slides, lazy river, wave pool.
Arriving mid-day? Just reverse that order.
Typhoon Lagoon slides and attractions
Note: Even though lots of the slides may not have a height requirement, it is important to know that some empty into water that can be quite deep and anybody riding a slide that requires the use of a raft must be able to hang onto their raft independently (you can’t hold your child on your lap, for example).
Slides
Storm Slides
3 body slides (no raft) that drop you 3 stories before depositing you into a pool at the bottom.
Miss Adventure Falls
This new family raft-ride carries you up to the top of the mountain on a conveyor belt before being sent back down through the rapids in search of treasures from around the world.
Mayday Falls
The most intense of the 3 raft rides on Mount Mayday, this slide is the longest (and highest) slide at Typhoon Lagoon.
Keelhaul Falls
The least intense of the 3 raft rides on Mount Mayday, this slide has you spinning down an open slide before landing with a splash at the bottom.
Humunga Kowabunga
Three thrilling 214 feet downhill enclosed slides all set at a 60-degree angle.
Gangplank Falls
One of 3 raft-rides on Mount Mayday (this one is in the middle in regards to intensity), this 300-foot-long waterslide lets guests in groups of 4 travel down the mountain while spinning through rapids and waterfalls.
Crush ’n’ Gusher
This one-of-a-kind, multi-passenger, water roller-coaster is one of the signature attractions of Typhoon Lagoon. Guests have the option of 3 different slides (2 that are for multiple riders and 1 for solo riders).
Wave pool & lazy river
Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool
Far more than your average wave pool, the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool creates waves that are large enough to surf on (6-feet tall) about every 90 seconds (this continues for about 90 minutes), followed by approximately 30 minutes of much milder, more child-friendly waves.
Castaway Creek
An amazing and relaxing 2,000-foot-long lazy river that winds its way around the perimeter of Typhoon Lagoon.
Children's areas
Ketchakiddee Creek
This water-based play area is specially designed for children 48 inches or shorter and features fun, interactive shallow areas for free play as well as several mini-slides, fountains, and even a cave complete with a waterfall.
Bay Slides
These fun-sized slides (beginner versions of the more thrilling Storm Slides) are conveniently located on the edge of the Surf Pool.
Restaurants and dining at Typhoon Lagoon
Breakfast
Lunch
Typhoon Tilly’s (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$10.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Convenient spot to grab a quick lunch
Cons: Limited hours
Snack Shack (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.99/$8.69
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Nice entree and dessert options (including waffle sandwiches and sand pail sundaes)
Cons: No dedicated seating available
Lowtide Lou’s (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.99/$9.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Chance to grab a light sandwich and drinks like the Grey Goose Le Citrón Slush, a popular drink that most people tend to get at Epcot
Cons: Sometimes not open during less busy times
Leaning Palms (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.99/$9.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Some interesting options for a water park Quick Service (including vegetarian options and daily specials that you should check before ordering)
Cons: Watch for the birds in the outdoor seating area
Dinner
Snack Shack (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.99/$8.69
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Nice entree and dessert options (including waffle sandwiches and sand pail sundaes)
Cons: No dedicated seating available
Lowtide Lou’s (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.99/$9.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Chance to grab a light sandwich and drinks like the Grey Goose Le Citrón Slush, a popular drink that most people tend to get at Epcot
Cons: Sometimes not open during less busy times
Everything Else
Let’s Go Slurpin’
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $5.00/$0.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, 0 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Easy place to grab a good drink and a pretzel
Cons: Disney Dining Plan credits not accepted
Happy Landings Ice Cream
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $6.50/$6.50
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Great frozen great options, including the Sand Pail (a sundae served in a pail with a shovel so you can scoop it out)
Cons: This is a kiosk so there isn't indoor seating and the menu is limited
How to get to Typhoon Lagoon
How to use Disney buses to get to Typhoon Lagoon
Disney offers buses directly to the water parks from all of the Disney resorts.
To make getting around painless while you’re on your trip, we have an easy and free WDW Prep School Navigator that you can save to your phone.
To use the navigator, you simply enter your starting and ending point and it will give you all the different options you have to get from point a to point b – perfect for when you’re trying to find the best way to get to Typhoon Lagoon.
Typhoon Lagoon parking
If you prefer to drive at Disney World, you’ll be happy to know that parking at Typhoon Lagoon is quick, painless and FREE.
If you’ll have a car while on your trip we highly recommend driving versus taking a bus since parking is free, and if you don’t change out of your wet swimsuit before you leave it’s more comfortable to ride back to your resort in a car versus a freezing bus.
Typhoon Lagoon cabana (Beachcomber Shacks) and Getaway Glen rental information
If you’d like a guaranteed spot to have as a home-base while on your visit to Typhoon Lagoon, Disney offers a couple different options. To book either you’ll need to call (407) WDW-PLAY.
Sometimes there are same-day spots available. You can check on those at the Singapore Sal’s inside the park.
Beachcomber Shack (cabana) rental
Price: around $360 with higher prices during busier times (price does not include park admission)
Number of guests: up to 6
What’s included: a shaded, private deck (no roof but there is tons of shade and an umbrella) with towels, cushioned seating, a locker, refillable drink mugs, and a cooler with ice. Additional beverages and snacks can be purchased and there are attendants on hand to take your order and deliver it back to you.
Getaway Glen Umbrellas rental
Price: around $75 with higher prices during busier times (price does not include park admission)
Number of guests: up to 4
What’s included: 2 reserved loungers, 2 reserved beach lounge chairs, a table, a beach umbrella, and towels
What to bring to Typhoon Lagoon
Like any water park, there are some items you’ll probably want to have with you. We’ve got you covered and you can find all of our recommendations for what to bring to Typhoon Lagoon on our Ultimate Disney World Packing List.
What about towels at Typhoon Lagoon?
Beach towels can take up a lot of room in a suitcase. Instead of packing one we recommend renting one, and the plus for on-site guests is that towel rental is now complimentary.
Cost to rent towels at Typhoon Lagoon:
- On-site Disney Resort guests: Free for resort guests
- Offsite guests: $2 per towel
Does Typhoon Lagoon have lockers?
YES! Putting your valuables in a locker is the only way to guarantee they won’t walk away while you’re out having a good time on the slides.
How to rent a locker at Typhoon Lagoon
Nearby the lockers you’ll find electronic kiosks that you’ll use to process the locker rental. To use the kiosk you indicate the size of locker you want (regular or large) and then pay (with either cash or credit card). After you pay you are then allowed to select a personalized 4-digit PIN code that you will use to open your locker.
Locker rentals at Typhoon Lagoon are good for the entire day.
Cost to rent a locker at Typhoon Lagoon:
- Regular (12.5″ x 10″ x 17″) – $10 per day
- Large: (15.5″ x 13″ x 17″) – $15 per day
Life Jackets at Typhoon Lagoon
Life jackets are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
There will be multiple stations where guests are able to pick up a life jacket. If you encounter one that is empty, guests have reported having good luck finding plenty of life jackets at the exit/entry points for the lazy river.
Guest are allowed to bring their own Coast Guard-approved life jackets; however, for safety reasons the use of a personal life jacket is at Disney’s discretion so they may ask you to switch over to one of their vests.
Swimwear for Typhoon Lagoon
Water slides can be brutal on swimsuits, so if you’re planning on tackling any of them make sure your wearing a suit that will stay in place. Also, suits with any exposed metal of any kind (including rivets) or buckles are not allowed on the slides.
Swim diapers
As with all pools at Walt Disney World, if your child is still in diapers they must wear either plastic pants or swim diapers in the pool area.
Disney resort refillable mugs & water parks
Just like the resorts, the Disney Water parks also have refillable mugs. However, your resort mug won’t work at the stations in the water parks. You can either purchase a sticker (for roughly $8.50) that when affixed to your resort mug will activate the drink refill stations or you can buy a new mug (for about $12 plus tax).
The mugs/stickers are good for 1 day; however, you can bring your mug back on subsequent trips and save a few bucks by just purchasing a new sticker.
Surfing at Typhoon Lagoon
The wave pool at Typhoon Lagoon makes for the perfect place for both beginning and experienced surfers to hang ten.
For those with experience you can reserve a private session with 100 waves for you and 24 of your closest friends and family. Guests that book a private surfing session will pay a pretty penny, though. Prices for this experience start at $1100.00.
Looking to learn how to surf? You can do that, too. Typhoon Lagoon offers surfing lessons on select days before the park opens. This is a great opportunity in a controlled environment to learn the basics for surfing.
Surf lessons are $190 each and can be booked by calling (407) WDW-PLAY.
Should I visit Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon?
Can’t decide between the 2 parks? We’ve pitted them against each other in the ultimate Battle of the Disney Water Parks to help you decide which is the best option for your family.
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