Hey, howdy, hey, Dan, and welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad to chat with you about your visit to the Walt Disney World Resort later this year! It looks like you'll be visiting during the spooky season, which is when some unique fall offerings and events materialize, and as we are almost
Halfway to Halloween, I'd keep your eyes peeled on the
Disney Parks Blog for updates about some of them! But let's dive into your question about visiting the water parks first!
Dan, currently the two Disney Water Parks operate on a rotating schedule, and
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon welcomed guests back on March 17. While a closing date has not been officially released, it has traditionally remained open through mid-November, at which point
Disney's Blizzard Beach resumed operations and Typhoon Lagoon would close for refurbishments. So while I don't have Madame Leota's crystal ball to summon an exact answer, I'd venture that Typhoon Lagoon would still be operating during your October visit. Be sure to take a ride on the aqua coaster, the
Crush 'n' Gusher and catch some waves in the
Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool - the biggest wave pool in North America - while you're there! After those thrills, you can make your way over to
Castaway Creek and relax in an inner tube as you wind through the lazy river that circles the park! This is usually where I end up on my water park visits!
As you continue your countdown, be on the lookout for announcements about the return of
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, which celebrates the Halloween season at Magic Kingdom Park on select nights throughout the fall. My family has attended this event a few times and we always enjoy the special ride overlays (Space Mountain in absolute darkness is another level!), specialty treats, and the can't-miss Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween parade down Main Street, U.S.A. There are plenty of treats (it's not a trick!) waiting for you if you attend!
Dan, I hope this is helpful and I hope you find lots of ways to delight in the spirit of the spooky season on your upcoming visit! If you have any other vacation planning questions, or need any other tricks or treats to help you plan, come on back and ask us again! There's always room for one more question here at
planDisney!
See you real soon,
Alison