Mask and Park Pass reservation policy for the reopening of Walt Disney World's water parks

Posted: Tuesday January 26, 2021 11:28am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

There is just over a month to go until the reopening of Disney's Blizzard Beach water park on March 7 2021, and ticket sales have resumed today.

Blizzard Beach reopens March 7 2021

For those planning to visit, there are two important points to note with regard to mask and reservation policies.

Masks will be required in all areas outside of the water.

When Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park reopens, it will operate in alignment with the health and safety protocols implemented throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, including reduced capacity, temperature screenings, physical distancing markings and face coverings. Face coverings will be required in designated areas for each Guest age 2 and up, including but not limited to the park entrance and exit, retail areas, and food and beverage ordering areas. Face coverings will not be permitted while experiencing water slides or in the water. You may also remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you should be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing.

Unlike the main theme parks, Disney Park Pass reservations will not be required.

At this time a park reservation is not required to visit a water park, however, reservation requirements are subject to change. Water parks are subject to rehabilitation, seasonal, weather and capacity closures.

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CSJORDANMar 09, 2021

I supervise a lifeguard staff for a recreation department, we also have our lifeguards wear masks when on duty. The expectation is they will rip it off (can be done in less than a second) before entering the water. In all of our trainings, we practice this with scenarios, I am sure Disney is doing the same.

Giss NericMar 09, 2021

I prefer Typhoon Lagoon cause of the wave pool, Water parks will be in demand for sure cause it's the only place where masks is not really required to be worn since you're on the water most of the time. I hope they open Typhoon by summer.

DznyGrlSDMar 08, 2021

Probably not in 2021 - we'll see - it depends on the demand for the water parks vs available CMs to staff them. I wouldn't expect to see both of them open at the same time. I also don't forsee them selling APs this year. Again, with only 1 park open + limited capacity it doesn't make any sense. I'm not sure about allowing APs to ugprade to Platinum either.

djkidkazMar 08, 2021

Any rumors as to when typhoon will open? I would guess probably towards May when kids start to get out of school and the summer heat forces people to water parks? Also, would like to see the water park AP make a return soon. $70 for a one day ticket as a local is just not happening.

wdwmagicMar 08, 2021

Think it would be safe to say in an emergency the mask on the lifeguard would be either left in place or ripped off rapidly.

GoofGoofMar 08, 2021

Right which takes the same or less time it takes to pull your sunglasses off or a hat.

twilight mitsukMar 08, 2021

They take the mask off first

GoofGoofMar 08, 2021

Do you think the lifeguards won’t jump in now to save a drowning person? That’s a really bizarre comment.

HauntedPirateMar 08, 2021

If we end up going, Summit Plummet is my first stop. 😁 Hopefully I can convince one or two of my kids to do that slide as well. I still have a general fear of heights but I can do these types of slides now.