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Mark your calendars! A (fake) storm is about to blow through Disney World!
Typhoon Lagoon
If you’re a big fan of Disney’s water parks, you know that they typically rotate which park is open at a time. Typhoon Lagoon closed on February 15th, and Blizzard Beach reopened on the same day. If you’re a huge Typhoon Lagoon fan, you won’t have to wait too long because we finally know when it’s reopening!
We have some Universal Orlando news! Volcano Bay, Universal’s water park, is going cashless at the end of this month. The water park will no longer accept cash transactions and will exclusively take credit, debit, or gift card transactions.
Volcano Bay
This move will not affect the Universal Orlando theme parks — for now. Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe will still accept cash for payment for the time being. If you’re headed to Volcano Bay soon, here’s everything you need to know!
It looks like a new park is coming right next door to Disney World, only this one features Barbie and Hot Wheels!
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There’s been a lot of buzz around Mattel lately, and how they’re looking to bring their products to their fans in new ways! Now we have word of a new park they are planning to build near Disney World: a new WATER park.
It’s not always fun to get to Disney World and find out that your favorite ride, restaurant, or even pool is closed, but it happens. More often than not, though, at least we have some kind of notice when these temporary closures happen.
Typhoon Lagoon
The Disney World calendar keeps up with a lot of these closures, plus you’ll find messages on the website about them, too. However, just in case you miss any, we try to make sure you keep them in mind, as well. With that being said, we’ve got a Disney World water park closure to remind you about.
It’s not uncommon for rides and attractions in Disney World to close for refurbishment. In fact, we see it frequently so that they can get safety updates and touch-ups.
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Now, it’s looking like a popular Disney World water slide is going to be added to that list. Why? Disney just filed a permit for construction on Humunga Kowabunga at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.
You might be leaving your own chilly state to visit Florida this winter, and even though our cold is probably nowhere close to yours, it can still get pretty cold! We don’t have snow, but the water parks at Disney World can close due to the weather.
Stitch at Typhoon Lagoon
Beyond lightning storms and hurricanes, sometimes the weather is just too cold to have the water parks open. Only one of the two water parks at Disney World is open right now, but for the next two days, both parks will be closed.
It might be winter, but you can still have a good Disney water park day in Florida (although it has been a little chillier lately)!
Typhoon Lagoon
Blizzard Beach has been closed for refurbishment for some time, but Disney has announced that it will reopen at Disney World soon. Of course, one comes in, and the other goes out. With Blizzard Beach reopening, Typhoon Lagoon will be closing — and we know when that is!
Some people like to be home for the holidays. That’s nice. NOT US! You can catch us celebrating the holidays at Disney World or Universal Orlando. There’s just so much to see and do around the holiday season! So, with the holidays coming up soon, you might be planning a trip to Universal Orlando.
Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando
Like we said, the holidays are a great time to visit Universal, especially with all the fun holiday decorations, the chance to meet The Grinch (a personal favorite meet and greet of ours!), and to enjoy some fun holiday snacks. However, if you are visiting Universal this holiday season, you might need to be aware of some closures at Volcano Bay, Universal’s water park, because it will be closed on 12 select dates in November and December.
If you’ve been to the Disney World water parks recently — Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach — chances are that you’ve probably noticed this recent trend.
Blizzard Beach
More and more people are skipping the barefoot route and opting for one very practical accessory: water shoes. They’re not just for kayaking trips anymore. These lightweight, quick-dry shoes are quickly becoming the must-have item for anyone who wants to survive a full day at the water parks without blisters, burns, or bruises. Let’s talk about why.
Moonlight Magic is returning in 2026 — and MORE dates have been added for 2025! Moonlight Magic is an exclusive event for Disney Vacation Club Members that includes a night of after-hours access at a select park. During the night, members can enjoy shorter wait times for attractions, character meet and greets, entertainment, and complimentary special treats.
Moonlight Magic
These events are no-charge events for Disney Vacation Club members, and each member can register for one event date during each event season. Disney just confirmed THREE new dates for 2025 and announced that Moonlight Magic will return in 2026. We have all the details for you!
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