Welcome to planDisney, Carolynn! Thanks for sharing your splashtastic question with us!
The Water Park Benefit is an excellent perk for guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels. I was able to take advantage of it on a recent trip, and there is nothing better than floating down a lazy river after an early morning spent in airports.
While Walt Disney World has confirmed that the water park perk will return in the summer of 2026, they haven’t shared any other dates or details at this time. Similarly, while
Typhoon Lagoon and
Blizzard Beach were simultaneously open for part of 2025, there hasn’t been an announcement about the water parks' schedules for 2026. Typhoon Lagoon is currently open to guests while Blizzard Beach is closed for refurbishment. New details about the perk will likely be shared on the
Disney Parks Blog, so be sure to check back regularly in 2026.
If getting the water park benefit is important to your vacation, you can always book now and modify your reservation when more information is released. You can change your reservation online or by calling the
Tickets and Hotel Reservations line, and there is no fee as long as changes are made more than 30 days before your arrival.
Whenever you end up visiting, I would highly recommend checking out the
cabana rentals for your water park day. Called Polar Patios at Blizzard Beach and Beachcomber Shacks at Typhoon Lagoon, we treated ourselves on our last visit, and it was worth every penny. Having our own reserved space helped us relax and really explore the entire water park.
I hope this information is helpful, Carolynn. Pop right back if you have any other questions. Your planDisney pals are here to help!
Magical travels!
Matt