Hey Talisha,
A big welcome to planDisney today! Thank you for visiting us with your first question about your upcoming
Walt Disney World vacation. I am always happy to talk about one of my favourite subjects, Disney Water Parks!
For 2026, Guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection Hotel can enjoy complimentary admission to a Disney Water Park on their check-in day during
Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, which runs from 26th May through 8th September 2026. As your arrival date is 16th May 2026, you will unfortunately be arriving just before this offer begins, so you will need to purchase tickets.
Now, if you ask me, you can easily spend multiple days at Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach! There are so many attractions to enjoy across both parks, plus, if you are anything like me, you could spend a whole day just in the lazy river! However, if you do want a change of scenery during your trip, you could consider making your Disney hotel reservation for
Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Staying here will give you exclusive access to the resort’s leisure pools, including Stormalong Bay, which is practically a water park in itself, featuring a 230-foot-long waterslide and a lazy river!
As you do not fancy visiting a theme park on this trip, be sure to visit
Disney Springs during your stay. This entertainment and shopping district has lots to experience. If you fancy a sweet treat, I highly recommend a stop at The Ganachery for artisan s’mores!
I hope this answers your question today, Talisha! If you have any other vacation planning questions, please
reach out to me. I’d love to help!
See ya real soon!
Matt