Hi there, Katherine! Thanks for surfin' over to planDisney!
I'm thrilled to see that you have a magical adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth on the horizon, and I'm even more excited to see that you're visiting one of the Walt Disney World water parks! I love how a day splashing around the water parks feels like the perfect combination of a relaxing pool day and a day in the parks. Fun and relaxation rolled into one wet and wild Disney day. Now, let's ensure you and your husband are guaranteed relaxation and comfort between splashes!
I recommend booking either a Polar Patio at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park or a Beachcomber Shack at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park on the Walt Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. At Blizzard Beach, you can book either a
Polar Patio Standard, which includes comfy seating, a locker, towels, cold water, an adorable refillable mug, and an attendant for the day, or a
Polar Patio Premium Plus, which includes the same things as a Standard Patio but also has shade, a fridge, a fan and cell phone chargers. I just did a quick search on the Polar Patio pages on the website and found availability through April 26, 2025. If you plan to attend the water park on your arrival day, I recommend you stop reading this and go book one NOW!
Okay, now that you're back, I must admit I was a little surprised to see that you could book a Polar Patio that late in April. Let me explain. In recent years, only one water park has been open at a time while the other undergoes refurbishments. While Blizzard Beach is the water park that is currently open, in recent years, Typhoon Lagoon has reopened for spring, summer and early fall. At this time, the operating hours for Blizzard Beach have been released through April 15, 2025, but since there is availability for Polar Patios through April 26th, that seems like a clue that Blizzard Beach is staying open a little later into the spring this year.
If you plan on visiting the water park after April 26th, since you are within your 60-day booking window, I recommend keeping a close eye on the Polar Patio pages on the website or app to book your Patio once the reservations are released. I also recommend keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for details on the timing of the closing of Blizzard Beach and the re-opening of Typhoon Lagoon as soon as they drop.
If news drops that Typhoon Lagoon will be reopening during your visit, I recommend checking the website or app to see if booking becomes available for a Beachcomber Shack at Typhoon Lagoon. There are
Beachcomber Shacks Standard which include shade, cushioned seating, a locker, cold water for the day, a refillable mug, and an attendant,
Beachcomber Shacks Deluxe which can fit more guests and
Beachcomber Shacks Premium Plus which include everything with the other Shacks plus a fridge, fan, TV, outlets and a dining table. My family and I rented a Premium Plus Shack and enjoyed every relaxing moment!
If you have any trouble booking your premium seating at one of the water parks, I recommend calling a helpful Cast Member at (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529. Surf's up, but so is the relaxation!
I hope this helps, Katherine, and I hope you and your family have a soakin' good time! Swim back over with any questions!
Life is the bubbles,
Mandy