Disney World is a massive property that truly does feel like its own world. It’s home to 4 theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. It has a large shopping and entertainment center that is free to enter called Disney Springs. It houses dozens of Disney resorts ranging from value to deluxe. And it is also home to two fantastic water parks that are unlike any water parks you have ever experienced before. Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon are the parks that are filled with water fun as well as Disney theming and immersion. But how do you experience them? Continue reading to learn more.
Which Park to Visit?
Blizzard Beach is a uniquely themed waterpark modeled after a ski resort that hit a heatwave. Guests enjoy the theming of the fake snow and the idea of toboggans and bathing suits. The ski lift that takes guests to certain slides adds to the theming. It has a wonderful children’s play area as well. Typhoon Lagoon is another beautifully designed waterpark where guests play in an area that was destroyed by a typhoon. Typhoon Tilly is the landmark of the park which is famous for its massive wave pool. So which park should you visit? That depends on which park is open during your stay. Both parks are rarely open at once, with Blizzard Beach typically operating during the winter and spring, and Typhoon Lagoon operating during summer and fall.
Free Waterpark Day Promotion
During 2026, Disney is running a promotion regarding the waterparks. Guests who are staying at a Disney resort hotel have free admission to the waterparks during their check-in day during certain times of the year. All you have to do is show up!
Ticket Options
If you want to visit the waterparks more than once or choose to not take advantage of the free check-in day experience, there are additional ticket options available. Guests can purchase a one-day ticket for the waterparks or even a season pass if they plan on visiting again and again. In addition to this, there is a waterpark add-on option that guests can purchase for their vacation package. Interested guests should visit Disney’s website for more details.
How To Get There
Like other Disney parks, free transportation is provided for the Disney waterparks. For Typhoon Lagoon, guests take a bus to Disney Springs and then transfer to the Typhoon Lagoon bus. For Blizzard Beach, guests take the bus to Animal Kingdom and then transfer to the Blizzard Beach bus. Guests must be wearing shirts and shoes in order to take the bus to and from the waterpark.
Do you enjoy playing at the Disney waterparks during your vacation? Which waterpark is your favorite to enjoy? Will you be taking advantage of the free check-in day waterpark visit during 2026? We want to hear from you in the comments below!
Featured Photo: Emily Murray.
Written by
Megan Woodard
Contributing Writer
Megan was born into a Disney family. Her first trip to Disney World was when she was only 18 months old. Now as an adult, Megan loves to share the magic of Disney with her family. Keeping up with Disney news and Disney World knowledge is a fun hobby for Megan. Disney World is her favorite place to be and continuously brings back her childhood joy.
