UPDATED November 25, 2024

Get ready to make a serious splash, because SURF’S UP at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park!

Typhoon Lagoon is one of two water parks at Walt Disney World Resort. (The other is Disney’s Blizzard Beach.)

We’re here to explore all that’s in store for YOUR day at Typhoon Lagoon!

PLEASE NOTE: The two Disney World Water Parks operate on a staggered, rotating basis. Typhoon Lagoon is currently CLOSED for the season. Guests can visit Blizzard Beach in the meantime!

The Story of Typhoon Lagoon

You’ll discover the story behind Typhoon Lagoon presented in a series of signs as you drive (or ride, by Disney bus transportation) towards the parking lot and bus stops: “A furious storm once roared ‘cross the sea, catching ships in its path, helpless to flee. Instead of a certain and watery doom, the winds swept them here to Typhoon Lagoon.” 

One of those ships was the Miss Tilly, a shipwrecked shrimp boat that guests can still see to this day high atop Mount Mayday, providing a themed focal point for the whole park.

But now? “The storm is over, the coast is clear…” 

… So come and see the view from HERE!”

Typhoon Lagoon Attractions

Water Coaster

Yes, you CAN ride a coaster in a water park! Okay, more specifically, you can ride a water coaster: winding and splashing through 3 chutes on the 400-foot-long tube slide that is the Crush ‘N’ Gusher.

Water Slides

Slip and SLIDE your way around Typhoon Lagoon on the park’s many water slides!

• Gang Plank Falls: It’s a group slide down Gang Plank Falls, with oversized inner tubes that carry up to four guests.
• Keelhaul Falls: Take a solo-inner tube ride and enjoy the views from Mount Mayday on Keelhaul Falls.
• Mayday Falls: Your Mayday Falls adventure will wind you through caves and underneath bridges on this solo inner-tube trip. Disney shares that, of the three Falls-slides, Mayday is the “most intense.”
• Storm Slides: Will you slide down the Jib Jammer, Stern Burner or Rudder Buster on the Storm Slides?
• Humunga Kowabunga: If you can brave a “near vertical” five-story drop down Mount Mayday, then YOU are ready to take on Humunga Kowabunga!
• Miss Adventure Falls: See the treasures of Captain Mary Oceaneer as you set sail on this whitewater rafting journey for groups up to four!

Wave Pool

Get ready to catch some serious waves — we’re talking about 6-foot swells! — at the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool!

Lazy River

Looking to relax and float the day away? Then Castaway Creek, the lazy river that winds around the park, may be just your speed.

Just for Kids

Ketchakiddee Creek features shallow pools, mini water slides, and adventure upon the S.S. Squirt for children 4 feet and under.

Bay Slides features slides custom-made for guests 60 inches and under.

THESE Are The Best Rides at Typhoon Lagoon, Ranked

Typhoon Lagoon Dining

Grab a Meal

Though you’ll also find snacks available at the locations below, these are your best bets for full counter service meals when you really work up a hunger from all that swimming!

You’ll find standard fare like burgers and chicken nuggets, but you may be surprised by some of the variety.

Just click the links below to learn more about each location.

• Leaning Palms
• Lowtide Lou’s
• Snack Shack
• Typhoon Tilly’s
• Surf Doggies

Snacks and Sweets

From popular Mini Donuts to oodles of ice cream treats and more, there’s no shortage of snacks to keep you going during your day at Typhoon Lagoon!

Just click any of the links below for each location.

• Happy Landings Ice Cream (This is one of the locations where you can find the Sand Pail — a Disney water parks ice cream tradition!)
• Mini Donuts
• Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea kiosk
• Artic Dots (Dippin’ Dots)

Bars

Grab a beach chair and get ready to relax at one of Typhoon Lagoon’s sipping spots!

• Let’s Go Slurpin’
• High N Dry
• Hammerhead Fred’s Dive Shop

Refillable Mugs

Unlike the Disney World theme parks, the water parks DO have refillable drink mug options. (These are entirely separate from the Refillable Resort Mugs that guests can purchase at the Disney World hotels.)

You can get an All-Day (one-day) Refillable Mug for non-alcoholic beverages at select counter service spots for $13.99. This price will include unlimited refills. If you want to use the mug another day, there will be a reactivation fee.

Typhoon Lagoon Extras

Surf Open and Private Sessions

Open Surf

Did you know that you can SURF in Disney World?! Experienced surfers can enjoy 3-hour Open Surf sessions (held prior to park opening and after closing). Per the Disney World website, “Each surfer is guaranteed at least 10 waves.”

Open Surf Times

• Morning Open Surf: 6:45 AM to 9:45 AM
• Evening Open Surf: Begins 30 minutes after park closing and lasts for 3 hours

Disney requests that registered participants report to the Main Entrance to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park 30 minutes prior to scheduled start time, when the entire party will sign waivers.

Pricing for Open Surf

• Morning Open Surf: $229 (tax included)
• Evening Open Surf (Sundays through Thursdays): $249 (tax included)
• Evening Open Surf (Fridays and Saturdays): $289 (tax included)

Full payment is due at the time of booking. Prices and information are subject to change.

Interested guests can email [email protected] for more information or to book, or call (407) WDW-SURF or (407) 560-7873.

Private Sessions

Private sessions are also available for experienced surfers. These 3-hour sessions are offered before or after regular park operating hours. 100 waves are broken into sets of 25 throughout the session, and this experience is limited to 40 of YOUR chosen guests consisting of up to 25 surfers AND spectators. Interested guests may call (407) WDW-SURF or (407) 560-7873 or visit the Private Surf website (run by Events by Disney) to learn more about pricing and additional information. Among the highlights, the private session includes 100 waves and you can bring your own playlist to be played on the park’s speakers!

Private Session Times

• Morning Private Surf: 6:45 AM to 9:45 AM
• Evening Private Surf: Begins 30 minutes after park closing and lasts for 3 hours (Evening events are able to book up to an additional 50 waves)

Pricing for Private Sessions

Base pricing for Private Surf covers up to 25 surfers and spectators:

• Morning Private Surf: $1200
• Evening Private Surf (Sundays through Thursdays)
  • Base Price: $1300
  • 125 Waves: Additional $300
  • 150 Waves: Additional $600
• Evening Private Surf (Fridays and Saturdays)
  • Base Price: $1500
  • 125 Waves: Additional $350
  • 150 Waves: Additional $700

An additional charge of $90 may be added to each additional group of up to 5 people:

• 26 to 30 Guests: an additional $90
• 31 to 35 Guests: an additional $180
• 36 to 40 Guests: an additional $270

H2O Glow Nights

H2O Glow After Hours is an extra-ticket event held at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park for select dates during the summer! The 2024 dates were May 25 – August 31, 2024. Stay tuned for 2025 dates!

This extra ticket event features glow-in-the-dark fun after the sun goes down with shorter wait times for the park’s waterslides, a DJ dance party, Disney character appearances, and more.

Attractions include the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, Castaway Creek, raft rides and waterslides… and they are illuminated for the nighttime just for the event! Special event snacks such as ice cream treats, popcorn, and some fountain drinks are included in the cost and can be found at carts stationed throughout Typhoon Lagoon.

Tickets for the 2024 H2O Glow Night vary by date, and ranged from $75 – $85 in 2024. Annual Passholders and DVC Members can take advantage of discounts and get tickets that ranged from $60 to $70 in 2024.

Find all the info you need for H2O Glow After Hours here!

Typhoon Lagoon Add-ons

Guests may choose to upgrade their regular-hours Typhoon Lagoon experience with an optional add-on. Beachcomber Shack Cabanas include room for up to 10 guests complete with towels, cushioned seating, refillable Water Park drink mugs, a locker to store belongings, and a cooler filled with ice and bottled water.

While Standard Beachcomber Shacks are available throughout the year (with prices starting at $225 per day), you may find Deluxe and Premium Plus packages available during the busier summer season. Click here for pricing and full information for the Beachcomber Shacks.

Getaway Glen Umbrellas can accommodate up to 4 guests, complete with a beach umbrella (of course!), towels, two reserved loungers and two reserved beach chairs.

There are also complimentary towels available for Disney Resort hotel guests. If you are not staying at a Disney Resort, you are able to rent a towel for $2 each, but you are also more than welcome to bring your own! Guests may also rent lockers for the day to store belongings; visit Singapore Sal’s or High ‘N Dry Rentals to inquire.

Typhoon Lagoon Tickets

A one-day water park ticket (without blockout dates) is $74.00 for adults, and $68.00 for children ages 3-9. These can be purchased in advance on the Walt Disney World website or at the park’s ticket window. A one-day water park ticket (WITH blockout dates) is priced at $64.00 for adults, and $58.00 for children ages 3-9.

Guests who add the Water Park and Sports or Park Hopper PLUS option to an existing ticket will want to know that these will include open water parks.

The Disney Water Park Seasonal Pass allows you to visit whichever Disney World water park is open as much as you’d like through May 23rd, 2025. Blockout dates apply for April 12th-20th, 2025. This pass costs $79 per person, plus tax.

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders may add the Water Park and Sports option to one of the four Annual Pass options for an additional $99.00.

For stays starting January 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2025 Disney World Resort Hotel guests (including Disney Vacation Club properties) will get a FREE park ticket to the water parks for use on their arrival day. You’ll be able to use this perk at either Blizzard Beach Water Park or Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and only on your check-in day. Find the complete details here.

Find the ULTIMATE Disney World Water Park Packing List here!