I Spent $225 for This Disney World Perk, and I'd Do It Again in a HEARTBEAT

We know, we know, Disney World can be expensive…just a baseline trip can cost thousands of dollars once you consider the cost of your hotel, tickets, and airfare.

Blizzard Beach

You also have to EAT while you’re there, so food is going to set your budget back, too. Plus you might also want to pay extra for things like Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. You might even be considering things like the Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Party. There are so many other perks you can pay for, too, but we’ve got one to tell you about that we think is completely worth it.

So at this point, you might be wondering what perk is worth $225. Well, we’re going to tell you. So this is a perk you can get at Disney World’s water parks. We recently visited Blizzard Beach and invested $225 in what’s called “Polar Patios,” which is a private, shaded deck that you can get at the water park. Basically, think of it as a cabana. As you can see, it’s a pretty nice space.

Polar Patio

For that price, you get a private place for you and your group to hang out at ALL day during your time at the water park. There’s enough seating for up to six guests, plus towels are provided during your time on the patio. It also includes a personal locker for all your belongings plus free ice water ALL DAY.

Free water

You also get souvenir refillable mugs that you can fill up FOR FREE all day long throughout the water park with coffee, tea, and soft drinks. So, you basically get all you can drink throughout the day, too.

Refillable mugs

Perhaps the best part is that you also get dedicated service: attendants will be on hand to help you get the most out of the water park. Getting hungry? You can order food or additional beverages directly from these attendants.

Order food and beverages

Interested in an upgrade? You can also book a Premium Polar Patio for $375. Premium patios include a mini fridge, fan, and cell phone chargers.

Cell phone chargers

Okay, so now you might be thinking that $225 is a lot of money for a water park perk, but here us out. Because these polar patios are great for groups, if you’ve got a few families visiting the water parks at once, you could split the cost. However, the polar patios are about to be an even better deal in 2025. Disney World hotel guests will be able to visit water parks for FREE on their arrival day, which makes the patios an even better value.

Comfy chairs

So, yes, the polar patios (or if you’re at Typhoon Lagoon, the Beachcomber Shacks) are a great way to give yourself a little private space when you’re visiting Disney World’s water parks. If you’re interested in booking, advance reservations are highly recommended. You can check for available days and make your advance reservation on the Disney World website.

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