Some two months after BlogMickey.com first reported the upcoming Blizzard Beach closure, Walt Disney World has confirmed that the water park will be closed starting September 8th. The final day to enjoy Blizzard Beach will be September 7th. It is very likely that Walt Disney World is getting back into a more normal cadence of having both water parks operational during the Summer, and then having a staggered refurbishment schedule during the “off-season”. Here’s what we know.
Blizzard Beach Closed Starting Sept. 8
An updated message from Walt Disney World says that Blizzard Beach will be closed temporarily beginning Monday, September 8th. The final day to enjoy the water park before the closure is tomorrow, September 7th.
As of publish time, a reopening date has not yet been announced.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, September 8. Guests may enjoy Blizzard Beach through Sunday, September 7.
Starting September 8th, Blizzard Beach water park will be closed to guests, with Typhoon Lagoon being the only water park expected to operate during the fall and early winter. If we look back at pre-COVID operating schedules, we can expect Blizzard Beach to reopen sometime in the winter, giving Typhoon Lagoon some refurbishment time before both water parks (hopefully) reopen for Summer 2026.
Interestingly, Blizzard Beach was the most recent water park to close for refurbishment. Before both water parks opened on May 21st, Blizzard Beach was closed for a brief refurbishment from May 1 to May 20. That is nowhere near long enough to qualify for an “annual refurbishment”, which is why the park is closing this September.
We’ve been enjoying the holiday vibes at Blizzard Beach in recent years, so hopefully the water park will be open sometime in November. If I had to wager a guess, that’s a little bit too soon when compared to pre-COVID schedules, but who knows what Disney will do this year.
If there is one thing that is certain, the water parks will continue to be busy thanks to Walt Disney World’s promotional offer that gives on-site guests a free day at the water parks on their check-in day for their vacation.
This offer will continue through the end of 2025 before being discontinued briefly in early 2026. Walt Disney World has announced that the perk will return in Summer 2026 and that more details will be shared next year.
As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!
