Hey There, Hi There, Ho There, David!
You are as welcome as can be here at planDisney. Thank you so much for stopping by with your question. It looks like your upcoming Disney vacation is just around the riverbend. How exciting that soon, you will be immersed in the magic of Disney, making lasting memories with your family.
I can understand how - especially visiting in August - the Disney Water Parks will be a great addition to your vacation. Our family loves both
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach, as both are wonderful places to enjoy the magic of Disney, while cooling down and flippin' our fins on the hot summer days.
David, when I visited Disney's Water Parks last, I asked Guest Services this question. What I learned is that because the
complimentary water park benefit for Disney Resort Hotel Guests is specific to check-in day, unfortunately, Guests checking in later in the day after the Water Park closes are not entitled to a complimentary day on another day. It is essentially an offering for Guests while waiting for their rooms to be ready, in lieu of waiting by the pool or in the lobby.
However, the Guest Services Cast Member said Guests who arrive too late to enjoy the benefit or who are unable to enjoy the benefit due to the park being closed for any reason (such as weather) can inquire at the Front Desk of their hotel to see if there is an option to enjoy the benefit on another day. Typically, this is not an option because it is reserved for check-in day Guests; however, it never hurts to ask.
I wish I had better news for you, David. I do hope you get a chance to enjoy
Disney's Water Parks during your visit. If you have any further Disney vacation planning questions, soar back here to see me and I'll be so happy to help you. After all, you've got a friend in me.
See ya real soon!
Keri