Hiya Erin,
Welcome back to planDisney! I don't know about you, but I prefer visiting Walt Disney World Resort during the winter months. The weather is still beautiful, but it is not nearly as hot and humid as the summer months, which is perfect for visiting the water park.
Speaking of the
water parks, the
water park benefit for resort hotel Guests has been such a great addition to Walt Disney World Resort vacations. I was never really a water park girl, but I've thoroughly enjoyed my visits this year! The great news is that the water park benefit is expected to return in the Summer of 2026, but there's no word yet on whether it will also be available in January. The website says to "check back in 2026 for more details) But so far, that is the only thing we know. That said, I recommend checking the webpage as we get closer to the end of the year, to see if anything has changed, you never know!
Before I let you go, Erin, if the water park benefit isn't available in January, then you can always check out your resort hotel pool. Disney pools are heated, and even on a winter day with the sun high in the sky, it will still be pretty nice. You can also check out the activity calendar at your resort for fun check-in day activities. Activities range from crafts and scavenger hunts to tie-dying and even games. We recently did a resort-only day during our last stay and never ran out of something to do. Please come back and see
us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.