Hi Jillian,
Welcome to planDisney! I’m so glad you stopped by as you plan your upcoming Walt Disney World Resort vacation. You’re in for an unforgettable time, especially with a splash-filled visit to one of Disney’s two amazing water parks:
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or
Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Whether you're floating down a lazy river or enjoying pint-sized thrills with your little ones, there’s no better way to beat the Florida heat!
Let’s talk about those
Lodge Umbrella rentals at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Based on the
park map and our recent visit, most of the Lodge Umbrella spaces are located just south of Lottawatta Lodge, which is more central to the park but not particularly close to Tike’s Peak, the dedicated kids’ area where I imagine you’ll spend most of your time. There are a few other Lodge Umbrella locations situated near Melt-Away Bay (the park’s wave pool), but they still require a bit of a walk to reach Tike’s Peak.
That said, if staying close to the splash zone is your priority, you might want to consider a
Polar Patio instead. On our last visit, we noticed that some of these private, shaded spaces are much closer to Tike’s Peak and offer a great view of the little ones as they play, perfect for keeping an eye on your adventurers while still enjoying a comfy spot to relax.
Now, Jillian, I did a little checking and noticed your visit is planned for mid-September. While Disney hasn’t made an official announcement yet, past trends and the current park calendars suggest that Blizzard Beach may close for its seasonal refurbishment around September 7th. The calendar shows no operating hours for Blizzard Beach beyond September 7th, while Typhoon Lagoon is still listing hours through at least September 23rd. With that in mind, I’d recommend keeping an eye on the official Disney website and maybe shifting your focus to Typhoon Lagoon, just in case.
No matter which water park you end up splashing into, I’m confident your family is going to have an absolute blast. And if you’d like help mapping out the rest of your magical vacation, you know where to find me.
I’m always just a question away!
See you real soon!
Brent