Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Amusement Park

Address: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States

Website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/typhoon-lagoon/

Admission: Separate paid water‑park admission; day-ticket prices vary by date (typically in the ~$65-$90 range).

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.

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.

• 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.