Florida’s ski-themed water park will stay quiet for the entire weekend. Walt Disney World has extended the weather closure at Disney’s Blizzard Beach to include Sunday, November 15, 2026. Because Typhoon Lagoon is already closed for its annual refurbishment, guests visiting this weekend will not have a Disney water park option. Here is what changed, why, and how to adjust your plans.
Closed
November 13, 2026
Tenative Reopening Date
November 16, 2026
What Disney Announced
Disney first said Blizzard Beach would close on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 because of cold weather moving into Central Florida. The company has now added Sunday, November 15, so the park will stay closed for three straight days.
Typhoon Lagoon is still in its yearly refurbishment, which leaves the resort without an open water park from Friday through Sunday. Guests who planned a water park day this weekend will need to move it to a later date or choose a different activity.
Water Park Status This Weekend
| Water Park | Friday, Nov. 13 | Saturday, Nov. 14 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney’s Blizzard Beach | Closed | Closed | Closed | Cold weather |
| Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon | Closed | Closed | Closed | Annual refurbishment |
Why a Cool Weekend Closes a Florida Water Park
A cold front pushed through Central Florida on Thursday night, and the cooler air is expected to stick around through the weekend. A theme park can run comfortably in the 60s, but a water park is a different story. Guests are wet for hours, wind adds to the chill, and the lazy river, wave pool, and tall slides lose their appeal fast when the air feels like the 40s. Disney typically closes a water park when forecasts point to cool temperatures or strong wind, since attendance drops and the guest experience suffers.
The Weekend Forecast in Detail
Here is how conditions are expected to shape up across the Orlando area:
| Day | Morning Conditions | Daytime Highs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov. 13 | Clear skies | Low to mid 70s | Northwest wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph |
| Saturday, Nov. 14 | Lows in the mid to upper 40s inland, with wind chills in the low to mid 40s near and north of Orlando | Mid 60s to low 70s | The coolest day of the weekend |
| Sunday, Nov. 15 | Lows mostly in the 50s, with some upper 40s northwest of I-4 | Back into the 70s | Warmer afternoon, but a chilly start |
Sunday afternoon should feel more pleasant, but the cool morning makes a full day of slides and pools unlikely to work. That helps explain why Disney chose to keep the park closed for a third day rather than open later in the day.
What the Week Ahead Looks Like
Temperatures are expected to keep climbing into next week. Forecasters are also watching a few other factors that could affect outdoor plans:
- Strong winds coming off the Atlantic early in the week
- Rising rain chances from Monday through Wednesday
- Gradual warming that could make water park conditions more comfortable later in the week
Disney has not announced a reopening date beyond the current closure, so it is a good idea to check the My Disney Experience app or the official Walt Disney World website before heading to Blizzard Beach next week.
Final Thoughts
Cold weather closures are part of planning a fall or winter trip to Walt Disney World, and this weekend is a reminder to keep a water park day flexible. With Blizzard Beach closed through Sunday and Typhoon Lagoon still in refurbishment, guests will need to look elsewhere for fun until the weather warms. Keep an eye on official Disney updates, and plan to bring your swimsuit back out once the forecast cooperates.
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.
