A shift in Central Florida’s winter weather led to an unexpected operational change at Walt Disney World Resort during one of the busiest travel periods of the year this week. Following a crowded Christmas week, Disney confirmed a full closure of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, leaving guests without access to the park for several consecutive days over the New Year.Credit: Joe Schlabotnik, FlickrUnlike temporary pauses or limited capacity adjustments, Typhoon Lagoon is not welcoming guests at all as a cold front moves through the region. The closure comes amid falling temperatures and changing conditions that have affected daily operations across the resort. Weather forecasts for late December and the start of the New Year have shown a noticeable dip, prompting Disney to make the call in the interest of guest safety and operational feasibility.FOX 35 Orlando reported earlier this week that the weather system moving through Florida was significant. “A massive rush of cold air will cross Florida on Tuesday, causing morning and evening low temperatures to fall into the 30s and 40s for much of Orlando and Central Florida,” the outlet reported.Credit: Paul Beattie, FlickrTyphoon Lagoon’s closure adds to a pattern seen throughout the fall and winter season. The water park has faced multiple weather-related shutdowns in recent months, including a closure over Thanksgiving weekend. Meanwhile, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park remains closed as part of Disney’s seasonal operating plan, making Typhoon Lagoon the only water park impacted by weather rather than scheduling.As the closure continued, additional advisories were issued for guests visiting Central Florida theme parks. “The weather service recommends, ‘Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves,’” Kenny the Pirate shared. “A Cold Weather Advisory is issued for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort.”Credit: DisneyWith Typhoon Lagoon unavailable, guests are redirecting plans toward Walt Disney World’s four main theme parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These parks were already experiencing high attendance levels, with Lightning Lane selections selling out throughout the day. The additional concentration of guests could increase wait times and crowd levels across the resort.On New Year’s Eve, wait times skyrocketed across the Orlando resort, with some wait times reaching multiple hours–Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT nearly hit four hours during its busiest period.Per the official Walt Disney World Resort website, Typhoon Lagoon is on track to reopen tomorrow, January 2, 2026, with operating hours between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.Credit: Disney“…Thursday afternoon will give way to a more pleasant set up with high temperatures getting into the mid 60s! Sounds like a beautiful intro to the new year,” Click Orlando reported in its latest weather update. “A much more pleasant afternoon is in store with lower wind speeds and slightly warmer temps.”The outlet adds: “Friday gets even better, with overnight lows hopefully avoiding the freezing mark altogether and the potential for some neighborhoods to see 70 degrees on their thermometers during the warmest part of Friday afternoon.”Credit: DisneyCold fronts are not uncommon in Central Florida during the winter months, but they often bring operational adjustments that surprise first-time visitors. For guests traveling during this period, flexible planning and weather awareness remained essential parts of a Walt Disney World vacation.How do you think Disney World fares when one theme park goes dark? Let Inside the Magic know in the comments down below!The post Disney World Confirms Upcoming Closure Status of Theme Park appeared first on Inside the Magic.