Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is Now Open: Everything You Need to Know

Blizzard Beach is Now Open!

For the first time in forever (or at least since January), Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is open! We were invited by Disney to experience the newly rethemed Tikes Peak play area and extra special holiday fun. The beautifully refurbished children’s area now features Frozen characters! There are so many festive holiday touches throughout the park, making this a super fun time to experience Blizzard Beach!

New Frozen Friends at Tikes Peak

The Tikes Peak play area that once featured Ice Gator, has been rethemed to include all our favorite Frozen characters and music. Disney Imagineers created a super immersive, adorable Frozen themed water attraction for children under 48″ tall. This new Frozen themed area for children features Olaf and his “Snowgie” friends, as well as Anna and Elsa. There is a wading pool, spraying water features, small slides and a lazy river. This area includes plenty of shade cover, lounge chairs, and a sandy beach.

Holiday Happenings

There is so much holiday fun going on at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park in November and December 2022. We loved all the fun, festive extras going on and I highly recommend visiting this holiday season. Here are a few of the holiday happenings you can expect:

• Meet Santa Claus in his tropical attire!
• Catch snow falling throughout the park.
• Seasonal menu items include a Peppermint Milkshake, Orange Bird Santa Cone and more.
• Cute holiday-themed inner tubes!

Tip: Wear water shoes! You will do a lot of walking and the pavement can get very hot. Regular shoes and flip flops are not permitted on most rides, however water shoes are. Lifeguards may instruct you to remove them and hold them on the large body rides, but for most things they can be left on.

Know Before You Go

Blizzard Beach is absolutely huge! You will have no trouble spending an entire day here to take it all in. With 9 different water slides, a giant wave pool, a lazy river, obstacle course, a dedicated area for small children, working chairlift, 11 food and beverage spots, and 2 gift shops, you will be overwhelmed in the best way.

This park is super fun and a great way to experience Disney magic. If you forget to bring anything, Disney does a great job of providing options to make your day relaxing. Check the weather ahead of time and know that if lighting is detected in the area, all guests will be asked to seek shelter and water activities will be temporarily closed down. While most slides will remain open during rain, the chairlift will not run if conditions are unsafe.

Tickets

Day tickets are valid at both Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney Blizzard Beach water parks. Advanced ticket purchases are recommended, however a park reservation is not required at this time. The price online is the same as in-person. I recommend reserving online to streamline the process and add tickets to your My Disney Experience app so your magic band will get you in. If you purchase in person, you will be given a physical ticket. Prices are currently $58 to $63 for children ages 3 to 9 and $64 to $69 for adults. The cheaper ticket option has blackout dates and is not available May 28 to October 2, 2022 and May 27 to October 1, 2023. There is also a discount for annual passholders. Passholder prices are $43 for children age 3 to 9 and $49 for adults.

Park Hopper Plus tickets include a few more perks than the standard day ticket. If you have a ticket package that includes park tickets with the Park Hopper option, consider adding a Park Hopper Plus for even more fun! Park Hopper Plus tickets include admission to the following:

• Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park – Currently Unavailable
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Currently Unavailable
• Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course
• FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail
• Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round; prior to 4:00 PM)
• Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round; prior to 4:00 PM)

Tip: Arrive early during the busy months! The parking lot is rather small so space is limited. There are lots of lounge chairs available, but it can be tricky to find several all together.

Height Restrictions

You may want to check your child’s height before visiting and take note of any height restrictions on specific rides and attractions. Here is a breakdown of the attractions throughout the park with height restrictions:

• Tikes Peak: Frozen wading area with small water slides and lazy river – must be under 48″ tall to enjoy
• Chairlift – Ride to the top of Mount Gushmore instead of climbing the stairs! Must be at least 32″ to ride.
• Teamboat Springs – Tube ride for up to 6 people of any height. Infants not allowed.
• Runoff Rapids – 3 different innertube rides that are open to any height!
• Toboggan Racers – 8 lane racing slide with mats for any height!
• Snow Stormers – Weaving mat slide for any height!
• Cross Country Creek – Lazy river open to any height!
• Melt-Away Bay – Wave pool open to any height!
• Ski Patrol Training Camp – Obstacle coarse open to any height!
• Slush Gusher: Large body slide – must be at least 48″ tall
• Summit Plummet: Large free-fall slide – must be at least 48″ tall
• Downhill Double Dipper – Racing tube slide. Must be at least 48″ to ride.

Polar Patio Rentals

While there is plenty of shade and lounge chairs throughout the park, there are also premium spots available for an additional fee. These Polar Patio Rentals are great because they guarantee you a designated spot for the day and come with some pretty nice extra amenities like phone chargers and refrigerators! There are two different patios available, standard and premium.

Each Premium Polar Patio costs $350 for the day and can accommodate up to 10 Guests and includes the following:

• Seating for up to 6 Guests
• A mini refrigerator
• A roof
• An oscillating fan
• Cell phone chargers
• Towels
• A locker
• Ice water, available all day
• Souvenir refillable mugs, which can be refilled at Disney water parks with soda and water on the day of your Polar Patio rental
• Dedicated Service
• Attendants are on hand and can take your food and beverage orders!

Each Standard Polar Patio costs $225 and can accommodate up to 10 Guests and includes the following:

• Seating for up to 6 Guests
• Towels
• A locker
• Ice water, available all day
• Souvenir refillable mugs, which can be refilled at Disney water parks with soda and water on the day of your Polar Patio rental
• Dedicated Service
• Attendants are on hand and can take your food and beverage orders!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is outside food permitted?
A. Yes! Outside food and drinks are permitted with the exception of alcoholic drinks and anything in a glass container. You may bring in a cooler, but ice and dry ice is not permitted. All coolers and bags may be searched on entry.

Q. Is the water heated at Blizzard Beach?
A. Yes, the water at Blizzard Beach is heated to around 80 degrees year-round.

Q. Are towels provided?
A. Towels are not provided but they are available to rent or purchase!

Q. Can I use my resort refillable mug at Blizzard Beach?
A. No, you cannot use your resort mug at Blizzard Beach. However, they do sell their own refillable mugs that can also be reactivated each time you visit!

Q. Are lockers available?
A. Yes, there are large and small sized lockers available to rent for a fee.

Q. Can I get popcorn at Blizzard Beach?
A. Yes! You can purchase popcorn and Disney refillable popcorn buckets at Blizzard Beach. You can also bring your popcorn bucket purchased in the park to refill. They sell the same buckets found throughout the other Disney parks and resorts.

Q. What age is Blizzard Beach best for?
A. There really is something for every age at Blizzard Beach. The Tikes Peak play area is perfect for toddlers and small children under 48″ tall. My teens loved everything else about the park, and I felt very safe allowing them to explore.

Q. Are life vests provided for infants and toddlers?
A. Yes, life vests are provided for infants and toddlers in the Pikes Peak play area. They are the same style offered at the Disney resorts and available on first come, first serve basis.

Q. Can I bring my own floaties to Blizzard Beach?
A. Yes, as long as it is a US Coast Guard approved floatation device. Standard inflatable tubes and swimmies are not permitted.

Q. Is alcohol permitted at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park?
A. Outside alcohol is not permitted, however alcoholic drinks are served throughout the park at select locations.

Q. Can I reserve a pool cabana or chairs at Blizzard Beach?
A. Yes, Polar Patios are available to rent for the day!

Q. Is parking free at Blizzard Beach?
A. Yes, standard parking is complimentary at Disney’s Blizzard Beach.

Q. Is miniature golf included with admission to Blizzard Beach?
A. Miniature golf at Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland is not included with a one day water park ticket. However, if you purchased the Park Hopper Plus add-on to your park ticket package, one round of golf before 4:00 in the afternoon is included. Disney’s Winter Summerland miniature golf is adjacent to Blizzard Beach Water Park.

Q. Is there a dress code at Blizzard Beach?
A. Yes, there is a dress code that Disney asked you follow while visiting Blizzard Beach. This includes the following rules:

• Swim attire must be appropriate for a family environment, and must be without buckles, rivets, zippers or exposed metal.
• Inappropriate swim attire, swim attire with buckles, rivets, zippers or exposed metal, and other sharp objects are not allowed on any of the attractions.
• Jeans (denim) and wetsuits (neoprene) are not permitted on Slush Gusher and Summit Plummet at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park.
• For safety, diaper-age children must wear plastic pants or swim diapers in pool areas.

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