Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
Amusement Park Disney water park with wave pool and slides
A Walt Disney World water park themed around a storm-tossed resort, Typhoon Lagoon offers a large wave pool, raft slides, a lazy river and family play areas.
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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is a water park at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, that opened in 1989 and is themed around a tropical storm and shipwreck. It is one of two major Disney water parks serving resort visitors.
The park’s signature features include a large surf-capable wave pool, a winding lazy river called Castaway Creek, and a variety of body and raft slides for families and thrill-seekers. Picnic and lounge areas, a children’s play area, and seasonal special events are also common draws for day visitors and resort guests.
Conceived and built by The Walt Disney Company, the park opened in 1989 with a storytelling theme of a storm that left surf, slides, and a beached freighter behind. Over time attractions and guest facilities have been updated and renovated while retaining the stormwreck theme.
Typhoon Lagoon sits on the Walt Disney World property in Orange County, Florida, near the community of Lake Buena Vista and the greater Orlando tourist area. The park is accessed from the Disney resort road network and parking areas.
- Admission note: Located within the Walt Disney World Resort complex; combined tickets or park hopper options do not apply - separate admission is required for the water park.
How to Get to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon #
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is inside the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. From downtown Orlando it’s about 15-25 miles (roughly 20-35 minutes) via I‑4 and World Drive depending on your starting point. From Orlando International Airport it’s about 18-25 miles.
If you are staying at a Walt Disney World hotel, Disney provides complimentary bus transportation from most on‑site resorts to Typhoon Lagoon. Guests driving to the water park can use the on‑site parking lots.
Tips for Visiting Disney's Typhoon Lagoon #
- Arrive at park opening (rope drop) to grab the prime spots for popular attractions-late morning through early afternoon is when queues and cabana demand spike.
- If you're staying on Disney property, use Disney transport to Typhoon Lagoon to avoid parking hassles; otherwise arrive early to secure a good parking spot and minimize the walk to the park entrance.
- Check the daily surf schedule for the wave pool (times change) and plan the day around those sessions if you want to surf or watch-these are peak draws that concentrate crowds.
Best Time to Visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon #
Visit in the shoulder seasons on weekdays for warm weather with fewer crowds; during June-November be mindful of hurricane season and check the park schedule.
Weather & Climate near Disney's Typhoon Lagoon #
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1225 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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June
June is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
