Disney's Typhoon Lagoon gets a reopening date for the 2024 season

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – During a typical spring break, about 80% of hotels are booked in Orlando’s tourism district, but this time last year the area’s $75 billion tourism industry came to a screeching halt. Walt Disney World executives went on a virtual media tour Wednesday, announcing a new spring break deal in an effort to lure tourists back in. Universal Orlando also announced new deals ahead of the season. In attempts, to also lure in the spring break and summer crowds, Universal Resort announced a new ticket package earlier this week. “Seeing that positive trend in consumer sentiment suggests now is the time to be out there and urge them to select Orlando as their destination whether it’s spring break or summer.”

Disney’s water parks have been closed since last year when the company made the decision to close its parks due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, Disney said on its blog that Blizzard Beach water park tickets are now available to purchase. A one-day water park ticket without blockout dates will cost $69 for adults, and $63 for children ages 3 to 9. Other water park ticket options are available but do include the blockout dates of March 7 and May 29 to Oct. 3. Toboggan Racers at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park (Disney Parks Blog)According to Disney’s website, face coverings will be required in designated areas of the park for guests over the age of two.

Disney World officials announced the reopening date for Blizzard Beach. ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney World officials have announced the reopening date for Blizzard Beach. In September, park officials said they hoped to reopen a water park in March. The water parks at Disney World have not reopened amid the coronavirus pandemic. Park officials said they will continue to monitor the pandemic and its impact on Florida.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Disney World officials say they hope to reopen Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on March 7. Park officials acknowledged they have to get government approval before they reopen one of the water parks. The water parks have not reopened amid the coronavirus pandemic. Any guest who has a pass or ticket impacted by the current closures of the water parks can talk to Disney about their options at 407-934-7639. Disney said they will continue to look for the right time to welcome back more guests and cast members.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Two popular Central Florida water parks will be closed on Friday as cold temps continue to move through the area. [RELATED: Cold shelters open in Brevard County as temps set to drop into the 30s]Blizzard Beach will be closed on Friday and Saturday, according to the Disney World app. [RELATED: Blast of cold settles in across Central Florida Thursday night]Temps will drop into the 30s and 40s in Central Florida on Thursday night. The high in Central Florida will be in the low 60s on Friday. Park guests won’t see temps in the 70s until Sunday and temps in the 80s until Tuesday.