Hi Christina,
Welcome back to planDisney! We are always happy to hear from a familiar guest who loves visiting Walt Disney World as much as we do.
The free water park benefit debuted in 2025 and was a huge hit with guests. My husband and I took advantage of it with friends on the day we returned from a cruise on the Disney Treasure. A leisurely day at
Blizzard Beach was the perfect transition from a Disney vacation at sea to a Disney vacation on land.
The
water park benefit is returning this summer. Guests who check into a Walt Disney World resort will be able to enjoy
Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on the day of arrival without paying an admission fee. The offer is good May 26 to September 8, 2026.
Unfortunately, I believe your trip will be before the promotion begins. But please know that you have access to all your resort's amenities -- including the pools -- on the day of arrival, even if your room isn't available until later in the day. You can leave your luggage with Bell Services and jump right in. Each resort has at least one area with fully equipped showers, changing rooms, hair dryers and everything you need for a day in the sun.
Thanks for checking back in with us, Christina. Please let us know if we can answer any other questions for you as your vacation approaches.
Enjoy every magical moment,
Wilma