Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Research checked Nov 7, 2026 Compare with the other water park →
Operating status and layout
Winter hours tend shorter than summer, but a historical 10 AM–6/7 PM pattern is not a future schedule. Mount Mayday/Miss Tilly is the central landmark; the surf beach occupies the central basin and Castaway Creek circles the park. Official park Disney Nov 5 announcement
Attraction inventory
All park attractions closed with the park now. Minimum/maximum heights come from WDWMAGIC restrictions and individual Disney pages; “none listed” is not a swimming/age/health waiver. Intensity is descriptive synthesis; typical measured waits are unverified for every row, not zero.
| Attraction | Height / ride vehicle | Experience and planning priority | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crush 'n' Gusher | 48 in minimum; 1–2-person tube, chute-specific | High: water-jet uphill coaster; Pineapple Plunger/Banana Blaster doubles only; Coconut Crusher singles/doubles;400 ft chutes. First-block priority; disability elevator by request | — |
| Miss Adventure Falls | None listed;4-person raft, conveyor lift | Moderate family whitewater; Captain Mary Oceaneer/talking parrot story. First block after/before coaster according to queue | — |
| Humunga Kowabunga | 48 in minimum; body slide | Very high:3 enclosed slides,5-story 60° drop,214 ft. Early if thrill rider, skip if uncomfortable with near-freefall/darkness | — |
| Storm Slides | None listed; solo body slide | Moderate: Jib Jammer/Stern Burner/Rudder Buster, winding 3-story descent. Group with mountain slides | — |
| Mayday Falls | None listed;1-person inner tube | Moderate-high/bumpy; highest/longest TL waterslide; most intense of 3 Falls rides. Early/middle block | — |
| Keelhaul Falls | None listed;1-person inner tube | Milder/moderate scenic rapids through caves/waterfalls; mountain grouping | — |
| Gangplank Falls | None listed; oversized family inner tube; exact maximum not explicit | 300 ft winding course; fewer than 4 may share with other guests. | — |
| Bay Slides | Under 60 in individual-page wording; twin solo body slides | Gentle beginner Storm-slide versions, shallow surf-pool corner; children 10 and under accompanied by 18+ adult; parent can meet at bottom | — |
| Ketchakiddee Creek | Under 48 in page wording; kids' shallow pools/body slides | Small slides, waterfall cave, water cannon on S.S.Squirt, animals and sand. Child-first priority if family needs it | — |
| Castaway Creek | None listed; included inner tube | Gentle 2,000 ft river,5 landings, mists/caves/waterfalls. Save for midday or transport-like circuit, not a timed shortcut guarantee | — |
| Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool | None listed; swimming/body surfing during public hours | Strong 6 ft swells, not a gentle toddler wave pool. Stay shallow/observe ability; no measured wave-cycle timetable obtained | — |
| Sandy beaches | No ride; free beach relaxation | No ride queue, shaded seating not guaranteed | — |
Height boundary conflict: some directory/secondary labels say “48/60 in or shorter” whereas individual child-area pages say “under.” For a child exactly at boundary, get on-site confirmation rather than promise access. Health warnings, transfer requirements and life-jacket rules at each dispatch are not fully audited.
Touring synthesis: opening → Miss Adventure Falls/Crush (choose shorter line) → other headline → Humunga if wanted → contiguous mountain Falls/body slides → lunch off peak → river/pool/kids. For younger kids reverse priorities toward Ketchakiddee/Bay and use adult supervision. This is not a tested optimized itinerary; there is no verified Lightning Lane product for these slides.
Surfing, lessons and former snorkeling
Official surfing program now lists experienced-rider Open Surf and Private Surf, not a currently bookable beginner lesson product. Programs unavailable during refurbishment; Jan 27 reopening does not itself prove every session is on sale.
- Three-hour sessions:6:30–9:30 AM ET or starting 30 minutes after park close; arrive together 30 minutes before start for waivers.100 waves in sets of 25; surf-event waves 5½ft, not adjustable. Bring own boards/equipment; Disney supplies no boards, towels included. Body surfing prohibited during these events (different from public swim hours).
- Open Surf $325 per surfer, minimum 10 waves each, up to 2 spectators per surfer; extra spectators may incur fee. Missed waves not made up/refunded. Current page does not clearly state tax basis for 325.
- Private Surf $2,250 base, up to 15 total people including spectators under detailed capacity terms (one FAQ misleadingly says 15 surfers).100 waves; max 40 people. Add 90 tax-included per additional block of up to 5 people:16–20=90;21–25=180;26–30=270;31–35=360;36–40=450. Base-price tax basis not explicit. Up to 50 extra evening waves possible; exact extra-wave price unverified. Center-peak waves evenings only, at most half total.
- Booking 60 days ahead, not within 2 weeks; full payment to confirm, nontransferable; cancellation≥7 days full refund, inside 7 days forfeits cost. No separate normal admission required; no right to stay for public park hours inferred. Under 18 needs consenting guardian present; over 18 government ID.
- Surf-specific lightning within 10 miles triggers 30 minute delay; continuing/cancelling options communicated. Food/nonalcoholic drinks allowed; no glass/alcohol. Mounted GoPro only while surfing under detailed camera policy; personal-use photos only. All surfing details
- Shark Reef closed effective October 3, 2016; not a current snorkeling add-on despite stale ticket-page copy. No current replacement snorkeling program verified. Contemporaneous TouringPlans report Sep 14, 2016
Premium shade / amenities
Prices per day before tax, date-variable, park admission extra; at least one guest 18+. Advance booking recommended; cancellation 24 hours ahead or full rental charge for no-show/same-day cancellation. Park-cancelled weather rental no charge. Shacks available park open–5 PM; selected-night extensions possible, not automatically included. Standard
| Product | Price / capacity | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| — | 49–109; up to 4 | Umbrella,2 loungers,2 beach chairs, drink table, towels; no attendant/locker promised |
| — | 225–425; up to 10, cushioned seating 6 | Attendant, towels, locker, all-day cold water, select soft drinks; food/other drinks extra |
| — | 300–500; up to 12 | Standard inclusions plus 2 loungers/2 beach chairs beyond cushioned seating 6 |
| — | 375–550; up to 10, seating 6 | Attendant/towels/locker/water/select soft drinks, dining table, mini-fridge, TV, fan, electrical outlets |
Same-day inquiry at main-entrance podium near transport before 11 AM ET; Singapore Sal's after 11 AM. Included guest capacity does not mean that many cushioned seats. Seasonal-pass 20% same-day in-person discount applies to shacks, not automatically umbrellas. Announcement
Towels, adult life jackets and lockers at Singapore Sal's; child jackets self-service racks, lazy-river tubes included. Locker 10/15 daily; see shared rules. Denim/wetsuits banned at Bay Slides, Humunga, Ketchakiddee, Storm Slides. Official amenities/rules
Food, shopping and access
Food inventory: Leaning Palms, Typhoon Tilly's, Lowtide Lou's, Let's Go Slurpin', Happy Landings, Snack Shack, Surf Doggies; all menus inherit park closure. Crush N Gusher Bar remains secondary-only candidate. Singapore Sal's supplies sundries as well as rental support; current merchandise SKU/prices unverified.
Free standard parking. Disney-resort bus route via Disney Springs transfer, beginning about 30 min before park opening; return transfer service ends about 60 min after closing. No direct walk from Springs is established by proximity, and no boat/monorail service to the water park. Use designated transport. Official bus details
Remaining park-specific gaps
Reopening-day hours; current Gangplank raft capacity; full weight/health/footwear/transfer matrix; exact child-height boundary enforcement; measured waits/wave cycles; beginner lesson return and extra-wave price; 2027 summer calendar.