Freeze Watch: Blizzard Beach to Close Feb. 23–24 as Cold Front Heads for Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is placing its only open water park on a temporary closure as a cold front moves toward Central Florida. Freeze Watch conditions will sideline Blizzard Beach on Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24, a decision that affects guests who had planned water-park visits that week.
Freeze Watch: Blizzard Beach Closure Feb. 23–24
Blizzard Beach will be closed on Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24, with neither Disney water park available to guests on those two days. Management attributes the shutdown to forecasted daytime highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and overnight lows falling into the 30s—temperatures judged unsuitable for outdoor aquatic operations. The park is expected to resume normal operations on February 25 once temperatures rise to more suitable levels.
Cold Front and Forecast Details from Click Orlando
A strong cold front currently draped across Central Texas is expected to approach Central Florida by Sunday morning, bringing spotty showers and downpours, especially after 7 a. m. Rainfall totals are forecast to stay under a quarter of an inch for most areas, with most of the rain tracking toward Osceola and Brevard counties. After the rain moves through, sharply colder air is expected to arrive along with breezy conditions; daytime highs are forecast to tumble to about 58 degrees by Monday and overnight lows could dip into the 30s and 40s when wind is factored in.
Typhoon Lagoon Schedule and the Rotating Refurbishment System
Typhoon Lagoon concluded its latest operating period on February 14 and closed for its annual seasonal refurbishment on February 15. Blizzard Beach reopened on February 15 after its own seasonal refurbishment and has been the only Disney water park in operation until Typhoon Lagoon reopens on May 12. Walt Disney World Resort has operated a rotating schedule since the pandemic shutdown, typically running one water park at a time to allow maintenance and refurbishment while still offering guests a water-park option year-round.
Plans for Summer 2026 and Guest Flexibility
Beginning May 12, 2026, both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon will operate simultaneously through the summer and are expected to remain open until at least the fall. What makes this notable is that it will be only the second consecutive summer both parks have been open since Disney switched to alternating schedules during the pandemic; the move is expected to provide greater flexibility for guests during the busiest months.
Blizzard Beach Attractions, Theme and Pricing
Blizzard Beach reopened as a full-featured water park with a ski-resort–meets-melting-snow backstory and an official mascot named Ice Gator. The park offers seven distinct waterslide attractions, a scenic chairlift, a lazy river and a massive wave pool, plus play areas tailored for toddlers and pre-teens. Slides are organized into three color-coded zones: the Green Slopes (3 slides), the Purple Slopes (3 slides) and the Red Slopes (a single attraction featuring 3 separate slides). Summit Plummet rises 12 stories and serves as the park’s marquee free-fall slide. Slush Gusher sits on the Green Slopes and features three shorter hills; Runoff Rapids consists of three separate tube slides; Snow Stormers is a slalom-style, face-first mat slide; and Toboggan Racers allows eight racers to go head-to-head on side-by-side mats. Single-day tickets are listed at roughly $79.
Seasonal Pass Details, Perks and Guest Guidance
Blizzard Beach seasonal passes are available for unlimited visits from the park’s reopening on February 15 through May 9. Adult passes are priced at $89 and child passes for ages 3–9 are $83. The seasonal pass carries blockout dates during the busy spring-break window from March 28 through April 5. Pass holders receive 20% off Polar Patios cabana rentals (walk-up rentals only) and one free round of golf before 4 p. m. at either Winter Summerland Miniature Golf or Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf; those perks last until the pass expires on May 9. Passes are non-transferrable and must be used by the original purchaser. Parking is complimentary for all Disney water park guests.
Walt Disney World Resort maintains a policy of closing its water parks when temperatures fall below operational thresholds, prioritizing guest safety and comfort. Guests are encouraged to monitor the official Walt Disney World calendar for any additional weather-related adjustments. For planning resources and broader coverage, Mickey Visit publishes guides and news that include items such as Disney’s response to a Main Street Trolly track lawsuit and savings opportunities for new Disney Vacation Club members.
The short-term closure is a direct effect of the incoming cold front: the forecasted drop in temperatures and blustery conditions make outdoor water-park operations uncomfortable and operationally challenging for cast members, prompting the temporary shutdown.
