A WATERPARK that gets almost two million visitors each year is set to close after summer.
Disney‘s Typhoon Lagoon is the one of the most popular and most visited in the world – but will soon close for refurbishment.
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Walt Disney World Resort will close one of its two waterparks next month Credit: Disney
The tropical-themed waterpark in Florida – that averages around 5,000 people a day – will close to all guests on September 9, for routine maintenance.
Every year, the waterpark closes during the less busy months for improvement works.
Inside Typhoon Lagoon is a six-foot wave pool, the Crush ‘n’ Gusher water coaster and a lazy river called Castaway Creek.
It is centered around a beached boat which sits on top of Mount Mayday.
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Dotted around the pool are sunloungers as well as an ice cream stall, another serving cocktails and iced drinks.
Leaning Palms is where swimmers can fuel up on rice bowls, burgers, pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads and wraps.
Typhoon Lagoon in Florida is expected to then reopen in spring 2027 Credit: Disney
During the closure, the park’s other waterpark called Blizzard Beach will remain open.
The theme park said: “Starting September 9, 2026, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will temporarily close. During this time, we encourage Guests to enjoy Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park.”
It’s expected that when the refurbishment for Typhoon Lagoon has finished, Blizzard Beach will then close for upgrades.
The waterparks will then both be open in time for the spring 2027 season.
