Disney’s Blizzard Beach is the rare water park where the theming is as memorable as the slides — a fictional Florida ski resort that melted into 60-plus acres of raft rides, a 120-foot free fall, and a lazy river with its own ice cave. For 2026, it’s running alongside sister park Typhoon Lagoon for most of the spring and summer, one of the longer simultaneous-operation stretches in recent years.
The single most common trip-planning headache is simply figuring out what time the park opens and closes on a given day — Blizzard Beach hours shift by season, and the park isn’t even open year-round. Below is a full breakdown of the hours pattern and seasonal closure schedule, plus ticket costs, height rules, and the ride-by-ride details you need to plan a visit.
Quick Answer
Blizzard Beach almost always opens at 10 a.m. and closes anywhere from 5 p.m. in cooler months to 6 or 7 p.m. in peak summer; the exact closing time changes with the season and is set day by day, so always check the live daily schedule before you go. Blizzard Beach is not open year-round — Disney closes it for a multi-month refurbishment each year (it was closed from early September 2025 through February 15, 2026) and alternates seasons with Typhoon Lagoon, though both parks typically run at the same time from mid-spring through early September.
Blizzard Beach Hours Today & the Seasonal Pattern
Blizzard Beach’s opening time is the reliable part of the schedule: 10 a.m., almost every operating day. The closing time is what actually moves around. Right after the park reopens in mid-February and again as the season winds down toward late summer, closing time tends to sit around 5 p.m. As the weather warms through spring and into peak summer, hours commonly stretch to 6 or 7 p.m., with occasional later closings during the busiest weeks.
Hours can also shift for holidays, special ticketed events, or unannounced weather closures — afternoon Florida thunderstorms are common in summer and can trigger temporary slide shutdowns even while the park stays open. Because the daily schedule changes throughout the year, confirm the exact hours for your travel date on the official Disney’s Blizzard Beach page, which posts the live daily hours.
Is Blizzard Beach Open Year-Round?
No. Blizzard Beach closes for a multi-month seasonal refurbishment each year, generally running from early September through mid-February, while Typhoon Lagoon takes the opposite closure window. For 2026, Blizzard Beach was closed from September 8, 2025 through February 15, 2026, then reopened while Typhoon Lagoon closed for its own refurbishment.
Once Typhoon Lagoon reopens in mid-May, both water parks typically run at the same time through the end of summer (around early September), after which the cycle repeats. In other words, for roughly half the year only one Disney water park is open at a time — so if you’re planning a trip outside the summer overlap window, verify on the official site that Blizzard Beach is actually running before you build a day around it.
Planning Your Visit: Tickets & Pricing
Blizzard Beach doesn’t sell tickets like a standalone attraction — pricing works in tiers. A single-day, single-park water park ticket is the most common option, and Disney also sells a Water Park & Sports add-on that can be attached to a multi-day theme park ticket, giving you one water park visit per ticket day. Walt Disney World resort hotel guests often get a free water park admission promotion during parts of the overlapping summer season, though the exact dates and terms change year to year.
Because both hours and prices change throughout the year and by ticket type, treat any specific dollar figure as a rough starting point rather than a locked-in number. Verify current pricing, available ticket types, and blockout dates on the official Disney water park tickets page before you book.
Height Requirements: What You Need to Ride Each Slide
Blizzard Beach’s slides split roughly into three tiers. The tallest thrills — Summit Plummet, Slush Gusher, and Downhill Double Dipper — require riders to be at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall, since all three involve a steep, high-speed drop. The Chair Lift that carries guests to the top of Mount Gushmore has its own 32-inch minimum, though guests under that height can still reach the top via the walking trail.
Family and water-play attractions are more forgiving: Teamboat Springs has no strict height cutoff, but riders need to be able to sit upright in the raft and hold the handles unassisted. Cross Country Creek, Melt-Away Bay (the wave pool), and the Green and Purple slope slides are generally open to guests of most heights, often with a parent alongside younger kids. Tike’s Peak and Ski Patrol Training Camp are purpose-built for children under about 48 inches, with scaled-down slides and shallow play areas.
Parking, Lockers, Towels & What to Bring
Parking is free for all guests at Blizzard Beach, a rarity among Disney World destinations. Lockers are available near the main entrance in two sizes — a smaller option and a larger family-sized option — rented by the day at self-service kiosks using a PIN you set yourself. Towels are typically included for resort hotel guests and available for a small fee for day guests, so it’s worth checking current terms if you’re not staying on property.
Pack water shoes or sandals (the pathways and slide queues get hot), a swim cover-up, reef-safe sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. Coolers are allowed inside the park as long as they don’t contain glass or alcohol, which helps if you’re visiting with kids who need frequent snack breaks.
The Ride Experience
Summit Plummet remains the headline attraction: a nearly vertical 120-foot drop that sends riders down a steep, high-speed free fall, making it one of the tallest and fastest body slides anywhere. Slush Gusher, its 90-foot neighbor, offers a similar sensation at a gentler pace, and Downhill Double Dipper turns the format into a side-by-side racing slide against a competitor.
Beyond the headline drops, Teamboat Springs sends six-person rafts through a winding, banked run, while Runoff Rapids offers three enclosed and open tube chutes down the back of the mountain. Cross Country Creek is the park’s lazy river, including a stretch through a man-made ice cave, and Melt-Away Bay is the wave pool where most guests cool off between slides.
Over 3,700 pieces, a real vertical loop and a working chain lift. Display it on a shelf in the coaster room.
Rub-on sunscreen that fits in a pocket — reapply in the queue without greasy hands on the lap bar.
Folds into its own pocket. Pop it on when the storm rolls in and the rides reopen to short lines.
Blizzard Beach FAQs
What time does Blizzard Beach close?
It depends on the season. Closing time is typically around 5 p.m. in cooler months near the start and end of the operating season, and stretches to 6 or 7 p.m. in peak summer. Check the official Disney’s Blizzard Beach page for the exact closing time on your travel date, since it’s set day by day.
Is Blizzard Beach open year round?
No. Blizzard Beach closes for a multi-month seasonal refurbishment roughly from early September through mid-February each year, alternating with Typhoon Lagoon’s closure window. For 2026, it reopened on February 15 after being closed since September 8, 2025.
What are Blizzard Beach’s hours in 2026?
Blizzard Beach generally opens at 10 a.m. daily, with closing times ranging from around 5 p.m. in the cooler shoulder seasons to 6-7 p.m. during peak summer. Both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon are typically open at the same time from mid-May through early September 2026.
Are Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon ever open at the same time?
Yes, for part of the year. Disney usually runs only one water park at a time outside of peak season, but once both parks have completed their refurbishments — typically by mid-May — they operate simultaneously through the summer, into early September.
How much are Blizzard Beach tickets?
Pricing works in tiers rather than a single flat rate: a single-day, single-park water park ticket, a Water Park & Sports add-on for multi-day theme park tickets, and occasional free-admission promotions for resort hotel guests. Prices and promotions change through the year, so verify current rates on Disney’s official water park tickets page before booking.
What is the height requirement to ride Summit Plummet?
Riders must be at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall to ride Summit Plummet, Slush Gusher, or Downhill Double Dipper, since all three involve a steep, high-speed drop.
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