The highly anticipated H2O Glow After Hours event is making its return to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon for the 2025 summer season. This special event offers a unique chance to experience the water park in a different light—with vibrant glowing ambiance, exclusive entertainment, and classic Disney touches. For Disney fans and families seeking something different on their summer vacation, this limited-time event delivers a memorable nighttime adventure.
Event Details
Event Dates
H2O Glow After Hours will run on select nights from May 23rd, 2025, through September 13th, 2025.
Ticket Go on Sale
Ticket sales begin April 1st for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Tickets will open to the general public on April 4th, 2025.
Ticket Cost
Tickets for the event are priced at $85 per person for ages 10 and up, while children between 3 and 9 years old can attend for $42.50 per ticket. Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders can enjoy a $15 discount on tickets for adults.
Event Times
The event runs from 8 PM to 11 PM, with limited capacity to provide shorter wait times and a more intimate experience for attendees.
What to Expect at H2O Glow After Hours
H2O Glow transforms Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon into a glowing wonderland. Guests can enjoy an evening packed with activities including DJ-led dance parties, meet-and-greet opportunities with favorite Toy Story characters like Partysaurus Rex, and access to popular water park attractions.
Complimentary snacks such as Mickey ice cream bars, popcorn, and select beverages are included with the event ticket. The illuminated water park environment creates a unique and visually appealing backdrop for spending quality time with family and friends.
Special Features and Attractions
The event showcases several Typhoon Lagoon attractions with minimal wait times, owing to the limited-capacity nature of the event. Guests can enjoy the famous Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, take a relaxing float down Castaway Creek, or try thrilling waterslides and raft rides.
The addition of glow-in-the-dark decor and lighting effects throughout the park enhances the atmosphere, making for a one-of-a-kind Disney experience. Towels are provided at select locations for added convenience, and appropriate swimwear attire ensures a family-friendly environment.
How to Plan Your Visit
To make the most out of your H2O Glow After Hours experience, purchasing tickets as early as possible is recommended due to the event’s popularity and limited availability. If you are traveling with younger children, take advantage of the discounted kids’ tickets to enjoy the event as a family.
Guests can also optimize their visit by arriving early to relax at Typhoon Lagoon before the event officially starts. Disney hotel packages and transportation options can add convenience to your planning process. Coming prepared with appropriate swimwear and planning out attractions ahead of time will help you fully enjoy the event.
Conclusion
Whether you’re looking to dance, relax, or ride your favorite slides under the night sky, H2O Glow offers a unique way to immerse yourself in Disney magic. Don’t miss this chance to make summer memories before the event wraps up in September 2025!
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Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
