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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Reopening March 21 With Extended Hours Through March 26

March 20, 2023

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Typhoon Lagoon is reopening tomorrow with extended hours following a temporary refurbishment that started back in November 2022. We have also just learned that guests will get to enjoy some extra time at the popular water park with some newly announced extended hours. From March 21 through March 26, the park will stay open for … Read more

New $69 2-Day Disney Water Park Ticket Now Available to Florida Residents

April 26, 2022

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Florida residents can now visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park with a special 2-Day Disney Water Park Ticket. As a reminder, Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is closed at this time. The ticket is $69 plus tax for ages 10 and up, $63 for guests ages 3-9. For Florida resident tickets, Guests will need to … Read more

H2O Glow After Hours Returning to Typhoon Lagoon With New Elements Beginning May 28

March 23, 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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As we reported a week ago, H2O Glow After Hours events are returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Disney has now announced that the after hours event will have new elements. Tickets go on sale for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests beginning March 29, and to the general public on April 1, with … Read more

Typhoon Lagoon Hours Extended in March and April, Released Through June 1

March 22, 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Hours for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park have been released through June 1, 2022. Some hours were also extended in late March and through April. The park will now be open until 6:00 p.m. on March 25, 26, 27, and April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17. It will still open … Read more

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Closing November 23 Due to Cold Weather

November 21, 2021

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Mike Baker

Mike caught the Disney bug after his first on-property stay at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. In the intervening years, Mike is either planning the next trip, writing about a trip, or helping his friends plan a special trip to Walt Disney World. Mike lives in Central Pennsylvania with his wife. He has two adult children, both attending college. A teacher and lifelong learner, Mike serves on his local school board. He also works as the percussion instructor for the local high school. You can contact Mike at mike@wdwnt.com.

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For the seventh time this month, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be closed due to cold weather. The water park will not open Tuesday, November 23. Temperatures at Walt Disney World will reach highs in the mid-60s Tuesday, with lows near 50. Blizzard Beach will close for its annual refurbishment after Christmas. Disney’s Typhoon … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/30/21): New Tiered Disney World Annual Passes, European Union U.S. Travel Ban, 50th Anniversary Stage Fully Revealed, Disney KiteTails, and More

August 30, 2021

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Mike Baker

Mike caught the Disney bug after his first on-property stay at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. In the intervening years, Mike is either planning the next trip, writing about a trip, or helping his friends plan a special trip to Walt Disney World. Mike lives in Central Pennsylvania with his wife. He has two adult children, both attending college. A teacher and lifelong learner, Mike serves on his local school board. He also works as the percussion instructor for the local high school. You can contact Mike at mike@wdwnt.com.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, August 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Water Park, Sports, and PhotoPass Options Available as Add-Ons to New Walt Disney World Annual Passes

August 30, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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When Walt Disney World’s new Annual Pass system launches on September 8, water parks, sports options, and PhotoPass downloads will be available as add-ons to the new passes. With the Water Parks and Sports option, guests will be able to access Walt Disney World’s water parks, golf courses, and ESPN Wide World of Sports for … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial View of Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Falling Into Disarray at Walt Disney World

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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As we enter the summer months, it’s unclear if Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will be reopening any time soon. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park reopened in March, but Typhoon Lagoon has been closed for over a year now. On Twitter, bioreconstruct has shared aerial photos of the water park, which has fallen … Read more

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Closed Due to Weather on April 2nd

March 31, 2021

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Jessica

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Blizzard Beach reopened earlier this month after a lengthy closure, but will close again, at least for one day, on April 2nd. The weather is supposed to dip down into the 50’s this week in Orlando and the closure is due to the expected cold front. As of now, the water park is still scheduled … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/16/21): Signs Limiting Four Guests Per Distancing Marker Already Removed, Shouting Must Be Limited at California Theme Parks, Discount Announced for Fort Wilderness Campgrounds, and More

March 16, 2021

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Born to Disney-loving parents, Danielle was destined to be a lifelong Disney lover herself. If you want to chat about Disney Parks, Marvel, dogs, and baking, she can be reached at danielle@wdwnt.com.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park Reopening February 27

February 4, 2021

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Michelle Beck

My happy place is any Disney park but mostly Disneyland. I love to write, read, plan trips, spend time with family and friends, nature, live music, wine and the occasional Dole Whip. I also love my Border Collie who is obsessed with watching football and Conan O'Brien. You can contact me at michelle@wdwnt.com.

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Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida will reopen Saturday, February 27, 2021. The announcement was made on Twitter which you can see below: The water park closed last November due to lower demand in the winter months and for annual maintenance. Operating hours have not been updated on Universal Orlando’s website yet. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/26/21): Mask Policy Updated for Water Parks, Record 2022 Attendance Predicted for Disneyland, Florida Eyes Olympics After NBA Bubble, Flower and Garden Festival Details, and More

January 26, 2021

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Charly Shelton

Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Walt Disney World Updates Face Covering Requirements for Water Parks

January 26, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Walt Disney World has updated their face covering requirements for water parks ahead of Blizzard Beach reopening March 7, 2021. Face coverings will be required in designated areas for each Guest age 2 and up, including but not limited to the park entrance and exit, retail areas, and food and beverage ordering areas. Face coverings … Read more

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Tickets Now Available Ahead of March 7 Reopening

January 26, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Blizzard Beach

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be reopening on March 7, 2021, and tickets are now available for purchase. A One-Day Water Park Ticket without blockout dates is available for $69 + tax for adults and $63 + tax for children ages 3 to 9. A ticket without blockout dates is $64 for adults and … Read more

Former ESPN Executive Rosalyn Durant Named New Senior Vice President of Disney Springs, Water Parks, and ESPN Wide World of Sports

February 26, 2020

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Bryant

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As one of the first organizational changes made by President Josh D’Amaro, it seems Walt Disney World will soon have a new Senior VP at the helm of Operations for Disney Springs, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and Disney’s Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon Water Parks: Rosalyn Durant. Rosalyn Durant, an ESPN employee since 1999 … Read more

Disney Introduces Summer Splash Pass Offering Annual Passholders Unlimited Water Park Access All Summer

June 17, 2019

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Jesse DeRosa

Lover of Disney Parks, hater of ketchup. For questions or comments please contact jesse@wdwnt.com.

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Disney has just announced the Summer Splash Pass water park ticket that offers Annual Passholders an affordable way to enjoy Disney water parks all summer long. Beginning July 5, Passholders will be able to purchase this new pass that includes unlimited visits to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park from … Read more

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