Splash Pack Test to Begin March 26

Beginning on March 26 as part of a 6-week test, guests visiting Disney’s water parks will be able to receive all of their water park essentials in an easy, efficient way. The Splash Pack Bundle includes a food and beverage entrée, dessert, collectible refillable mug, and Disney-themed souvenir towel for a conveniently bundled price.

Available at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Parks, guests can speak with a Cast Member at Singapore Sal’s or Beach Haus to purchase their Splash Pack Bundle through May 4.

Bus Routes to Waterparks Changing

Beginning Sunday, March 4, bus transportation connecting Epcot to Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf will be removed. Guests traveling from Epcot will be required to go to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and then transfer to the Blizzard Beach shuttle (direct bus service will continue to connect Blizzard Beach to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort).

Guests who are traveling to Disney’s Winter Summerland when Blizzard Beach is closed should travel to Animal Kingdom to transfer to the Blizzard Beach bus. Coronado Springs Resort Guests who would like to visit Winter Summerland after Blizzard Beach has closed for the day will be provided with a round trip taxi voucher upon request.

Guests from all other Disney Resorts who want to reach Disney’s Winter Summerland will need to travel to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and transfer to the Blizzard Beach shuttle. Taxi vouchers will not be issued at the other resorts.

 

Waterpark Hours Extended thru April 16, 2017

Due to the holiday crowds, both Disney waterparks (Typhoon Lagoon & Blizzard Beach) will extend their operating hours through April 16th.

They will now close at 6pm nightly during this time. All offerings will be updated on My Disney Experience.

Disney to Test Virtual Queues at Waterparks

In an effort to explore the concept of a virtual queue system for park Guests, Disney’s Water Parks will conduct virtual queue testing at Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon from March 28 to April 7.

Similar to the system that will be used at Universal’s Volcano Bay water park, the virtual queuing systems are designed to enable users to reserve a place in line for an attraction without having to physically wait in the queue, providing an enhanced Guest experience and more time to enjoy additional experiences.

The virtual queue test will include Downhill Double Dipper, Slush Gusher, and Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach and Miss Adventure Falls at Typhoon Lagoon.

This phase of virtual queue testing will not include Magic Bands, and while this phase of virtual queue testing has some similarities to the concept of FastPass+, it is not bookable prior to park entry and it is not digital.

Refurbishment Schedule for Walt Disney World Resort

Magic Kingdom 

Swiss Family Treehouse – July 06, 2016 to September 24, 2016

Big Thunder Mountain – August 08, 2016 to November 18, 2016

it’s a small world – August 22, 2016 to September 16, 2016

Haunted Mansion – November 28, 2016 to December 1, 2016

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

Pizza Planet – January 19, 2016 to November 07, 2016

Rock N’ Roller Coaster – October 27, 2016 to November 9, 2016

Disney’s Animal Kingdom 

DINOSAUR – July 25, 2016 to October 17, 2016

Blizzard Beach 

Closed for annual refurbishment – October 23, 2016 to December 24, 2016

Typhoon Lagoon 

Closed for annual refurbishment – December 25, 2016 to March 11, 2017

Disney Springs 

Planet Hollywood – January 06, 2016 to Fall 2016

Fulton’s Crab House (reopening as Paddlefish) – April 4, 2016 to Late 2016

The Edison – opening Spring 2017

Current Refurbishment Schedule (7-31-16)

●Magic Kingdom:

Swiss Family Treehouse: 7/6/16-9/25/16

Liberty Square Riverboat: 8/1/16-8/8/16

Celebrate the Magic Show: 8/5/16-8/31/16

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: 8/8/16-11/19/16

It’s a Small World: 8/22/16-9/16/16

 

●Disney’s Hollywood Studios

MuppetVision 3D: 8/15/16-8/23/16

 

●Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Dinosaur: 7/25/16-10/17/16

 

●Blizzard Beach

The entire park will close from 10/23/16-12/25/16

 

●Typhoon Lagoon

The entire park will close from 12/25/16-3/12/17

 

 

 

Walt Disney World Resort Launches Summer Vacation Season with Magical Premieres in All Four Parks

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – An incredible lineup of new attractions and experiences open to guests starting this Memorial Day Weekend and kickoff summer vacation season with new magic across all four Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney Springs and beyond.

Frozen Summer Games Coming to Blizzard Beach

Beginning  May 27th, Olaf & Kristoff will be your hosts at Blizzard Beach for the Frozen Summer Games.

Guests will choose a team (Olaf or Kristoff) and participate in fun events such as:

•Ice Pail Relays

•”Snowball” Toss

•Ski Pole Limbo

•Slide Races

Olaf & Kristoff will appear throughout the day on the Summit Plummet observation deck to give updates on their teams progress. 

The games will be an all day event, all activities are included with park admission. You can sign up when you arrive at the park entrance.