H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

GET READY TO GLOW! H2O After Hours Returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon This Summer! 

I’m really happy to report that H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is BACK this summer. I’m a big fan of Disney After Hours events in general, but H2O Glow After Hours is one of my favorites.

H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be lighting up select summer nights from May 23rd through September 13th, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share all the glowing details with you! (yes, I’m cheesy. I admit it!). Enjoy all of the water park FUN without the searing SUN. (Told you I was cheesy.)

Both Disney World Water Parks Open This Summer 2025. H2O Glow After Hours at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Photo: Disney Parks

Tickets On Sale April 4

Listen up, my Disney planning pals! Tickets go on sale April 4! If you’re staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel (and if you’re not, we should talk about that!), you can snag your tickets starting April 1st. General public tickets will be available beginning April 4th. Last year, several nights of H2O Glow After Hours did sell out, so if this fits into your summer plans, I HIGHLY recommend buying your tickets SOON. (Email me and I can take care of this for you.)

And here’s the BEST NEWS for families – kids’ tickets are only $42.50 this year, which is HALF the adult price of $85! Plus, my fellow Annual Passholders and DVC members get even more savings! If you are a Typhoon Lagoon (or water parks in general), this is seriously one of the best values at Disney right now!

Why You’ll LOVE H2O Glow After Hours💙

Let me tell you why this event is a non-negotiable part of our summer Disney trips:

      1. Partysaurus Rex from Toy Story will be your host for the evening, along with some of his friends! All the kids I saw went CRAZY for these character interactions last year!
      2. The wait times are SO much shorter compared to daytime hours. We rode Humunga Kowabunga three times in a row last summer – that NEVER happens during regular hours!
      3. You’ll avoid that intense Florida summer heat while still enjoying all the splashy fun! AND extra benefit: you’ll avoid all those killer UV rays that are so strong during the day!
      4. FREE SNACKS! Yes, you read that right – complimentary Mickey bars, popcorn, and select beverages are included with your ticket! I admit it, Disney. You had me at “free Mickey bar”. It works EVERY TIME.
Disney Free Dining Disney Magic Kingdom Disney Mickey Bars Disney Family Vacation
Photo: Disney Parks

New Delicious Treats!

This year they’re adding even MORE yummy treats! So far, we’ve learned there will be new Chicken and Mickey-shaped Waffle Sliders at Leaning Palms. Also, I’m hearing there’s a Glow-versized Loaded Baked Potato at Typhoon Tilly’s that sounds incredible! I’ll update you all with the full menu as soon as Disney shares it.

Dance the Night Away!

Who DOESN’T love a Disney Dance Party?? The combination of pulsating music, dazzling lights, and Disney characters makes for the most magical atmosphere at the H2O Glow After Hours DJ Dancing Parties. You might even get to dance with Partysaurus Rex!

H2O Glow After Hours at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
H2O Glow After Hours Dance Party! Photo: Disney Parks

The GLOWING Bottom Line

If you’re planning a summer Disney trip and your budget allows for it, I HIGHLY recommend adding H2O Glow After Hours to your itinerary. It’s one of the more reasonably priced After Hours events (that’s kind of relative, I realize). It’s also the perfect way to cool off after a hot park day, and the nighttime vibes make it feel like a completely different experience from a regular water park visit!

Have you experienced H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon before? Are you adding it to your wish list for this summer? Drop me a comment below – I’d love to hear about your plans or answer any questions!

 

 

 

 

Brooke Hudson Disney Travel Agent

Ready to Plan Your Next Disney Vacation? I’m ready to help! Email brooke@disneycastledreaming.com 

 

P.S. – If you’re more interested in visiting Walt Disney World’s water parks during the day, click here to learn about all the fun heading your way this summer!

Both Disney World Water Parks Open This Summer!

SPLASHY NEWS! Typhoon Lagoon AND Blizzard Beach will BOTH be open this summer!

Disney is really going ALL-IN on the water parks this year! Both Disney Water Parks will be open from May 21 through September 7 this year. For the first time since 2019 in fact, ALL SIX Walt Disney World parks will be open at the same time! Yes, you read that right – both Blizzard Beach AND Typhoon Lagoon water parks will be open all summer!

Both Disney World water parks open this summer 2025, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon
Photo: Disney Parks

The Coolest Summer Ever Just Got Better!

I don’t know about you, but my family has been counting down the days until summer vacation, and this announcement just made our planning SO much more exciting! With the tropical paradise of Typhoon Lagoon AND the winter wonderland of Blizzard Beach both available, we’ll definitely need to add an extra water park day to our itinerary! Since 2019, every time Typhoon Lagoon opened for its “season”, that meant Blizzard Beach was closed. When it was time for Blizzard Beach to open, Typhoon Lagoon would close.

Both Disney World Water Parks Open this summer 2025, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon
Blizzard Beach. Photo: Disney Parks

Both water parks are TONS of fun, but they each have different strengths. As a fan of BOTH parks, I prefer to have a choice between the two. If I’m in a “spend all day in the lazy river” kind of mood, or really want to embrace the “Florida” of it all, I want to go to Typhoon Lagoon. If I’m more in a daring, adventurous mood, or really want the WINTER theming, I’m probably going to lean more towards Blizzard Beach. For YEARS, Disney has made that choice for me. There was no choice, basically. If you wanted to visit a Disney water park, you had one choice–whichever park was actually open during your visit.

Both Disney World Water Parks open this summer 2025. Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon.
Photo: Disney Parks

But THIS year, Disney is giving us back our choices. This summer, BOTH Disney water parks will be open for the whole season.

Quick note: Blizzard Beach (which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month) will need a little “refresh” time and will temporarily close from May 1-20 before reopening for the summer season.

FREE Water Park Access for Resort Guests!

Disney already brought the water parks to our attention when they announced late last year that ALL Disney guests staying on property in 2025 would get FREE water park admission on their arrival day! I love this perk, and think it’s a great way for guests that have never experienced a Disney water park to check them out. It was always hard to justify the water park ticket price if you weren’t planning on spending a whole day at the water park, and it was always a little tough to trade off a theme park day for a water park day–especially when you were planning ahead and not completely sure of the weather.

Both Disney World water parks are open this summer 2025. Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon
Photo: Disney Parks

But now, you can visit a Disney water park on the day you arrive for most of the day (if you arrive early) or just a few hours (if you arrive a little later) and it doesn’t cost you ANYTHING extra. Which is NOT something I find myself saying very often about Disney!

This is such a fantastic way to kick off your vacation, especially if you arrive early in the day and want to make the most of your first day before hitting the theme parks tomorrow! It also makes that “your room is not ready until 4 pm (or sometimes later!)” challenge SO much less impactful. You can drop your luggage at Bell Services, grab your “water park go bag” and go have FUN at the water park. (and let’s face it: this aspect of customer DISsatisfaction with check-in was a big motivator in Disney deciding to offer this new perk this year!).

Nighttime Water Park Fun at H2O Glow!

For my night owls who want to splash under the stars, H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon is BACK from May 23 through September 13 on select nights! We absolutely LOVED this event last year – think reduced wait times, complimentary snacks, and Toy Story character encounters amid glowing, colorful lights!

Both Disney World Water Parks Open This Summer 2025. Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow
H2O Glow at Typhoon Lagoon. Photo: Disney Parks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For all my runDisney friends participating in this year’s Springtime Surprise there is a H2O Glow night during race weekend! What better way to wind down AND celebrate your race than to pay in the water at Typhoon Lagoon? It wasn’t warm enough to enjoy an event like this during the Princess Half Marathon weekend this year, but I’m so envious of all of you racing in Springtime Surprise that can enjoy this event!

The best part? Kids’ tickets are just $42.50 this year (half the adult price of $85)! Plus, my fellow Annual Passholders and DVC members, you’ll get additional special savings too!

Tickets went on sale TODAY (April 4)! Note: This event did sell out several nights last summer, so if this is something you and your family or friends want to enjoy, buy those tickets SOON. (I’m happy to help, just send me an email.)

Both Disney World Water Parks open this summer 2025. Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow!
Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow! Photo: Disney Parks

Tips to Maximize your Splashy Fun on Arrival Day!

When planning to include visiting a Disney water park on your arrival day, there are a few things I recommend to make sure you get the most enjoyment out of this great FREE perk.

Both Disney World Water Parks Open This Summer 2025. Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach
Blizzard Beach Summit Plummet. Photo: Disney Parks

Review Your Travel Party – and Make Updates If Needed
Make sure that everyone in your travel party is listed on your reservation. This FREE water park visit on arrival day is ONLY available to registered resort guests, so make sure you didn’t leave anyone off the reservation!

Double Check the Water Park Calendar(s) and Hours
Check the park calendar and operating hours before your check-in day so you can plan your water park visit. And remember, if you’re visiting this summer, BOTH Disney World water parks will be open, so you’ll need to decide WHICH park you want to visit.

Also, this water park benefit is only on the day of check-in, and is valid for admission to either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park, whichever is open. If both parks are open, you get to choose.

Both Disney World Water Parks Open This Summer 2025. Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach
Photo: Disney Parks

Check the Weather Forecast
Even Disney can’t control Mother Nature. (Are you surprised?!? I was!) Depending on the weather, it IS possible that the water parks will close in inclement weather. Be sure to check the weather before heading off to visit Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach.

Please keep in mind:

  • Full-day closures will be reflected on the park calendar at least one day in advance.
  • Temporary, day-of closures may occur—sometimes with very little advance notice. Those will not be reflected on the park calendar. Hint: Disney does NOT like lightning. The park will likely stay open if it rains. But bring on the lightning? You’re probably heading back to your resort!

Pack a Small “GO” Bag for the Water Park
I always recommend my clients have a water park (or pool) GO bag ready when they travel to Disney–especially in the summer. That’s even MORE important in 2025 since you can visit a water park for FREE on your arrival day. You’ll be heading to the water park before your Resort room will be ready (in most cases), so you won’t want to have to dig through your suitcase to find your bathing suits and sunscreen. Both water parks have changing areas with showers, so you can put on your swimsuits once you arrive at the water park.

When packing a water park (or pool) GO bag, you may want to include:

      • Swimsuits
      • Sunscreen
      • Sunglasses
      • Flip-flops or water shoes
      • A change of clothing

Be sure to follow the water park dress code policy—and leave prohibited items at home.

Other things to know:

      • Complimentary life jackets are available in the water park for all water park Guests—so you can leave yours at home.
      • Disney Resort hotel Guests can enjoy complimentary towel rentals from Singapore Sal’s and High ‘N Dry Rentals. Be sure to use your Key to the World card, MagicBand, MagicBand+ or Disney MagicMobile service to receive this benefit.

The Splash-tastic Bottom Line

If you’re planning a summer Disney trip, I highly recommend adding at least one water park day to your itinerary. Especially if you live in the northern half of the United States, Canada or most of Europe–that Florida summer heat and humidity can be really challenging!  And of course, nothing is more fun on a glorious summer day than floating on a lazy river,  zipping down Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach or catching a wave in Typhoon Lagoon’s surf pool! And if you can make that water park visit FREE because you are staying on Disney property and arriving early enough in the day to spend most of the day at a water park?? BONUS!!!

Both Disney World Water Parks open this summer! Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach
Blizzard Beach Wave Pool.                                                                                                        Photo: Disney Parks

Have you been to both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach? Which is your family’s favorite? Why do you love your favorite water park? Does anyone else remember River Country? Please comment below, I’m very curious about which water parks everyone prefers and why!

Until next time, keep making magical memories!

 

 

 

 

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