NEWS: Disney H2O Glow After Hours Returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon This Summer

While the spring season may have just begun, we’re already looking forward to summer at Walt Disney World. Disney has announced the return of H2O Glow After Hours (formerly H2O Glow Nights) at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. We love this even and are thrilled it is returning. Learn more below.

Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Jacqueline Logan:

Just in time for the summer season, a new H2O Glow After Hours is coming to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. The luminous after-hours event returns to the tropical oasis Memorial Day Weekend, with new elements that are sure to “glow-up” your Walt Disney World vacation this summer.

Guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort can purchase tickets to H2O Glow After Hours on the Walt Disney World Resort website beginning March 29, with tickets on sale for the general public April 1. The popular nighttime experience has limited capacity, so be sure to secure your tickets soon!

The after-hours party will offer unique, vibrant décor, high-energy DJ dance parties, exclusive glow-themed menu offerings and so much more. Imagine your favorite watery attractions glowing under the stars, with shorter wait times and more time to enjoy. Whether you’re shooting down Crush N’ Gusher, making a splash in the Surf Pool, or showing off those groovy moves on the dance floor, you’ll experience this storm-strewn paradise in a whole new light. You’ll even receive a glowing wristband and tasty snacks like popcorn and select ice-cream treats to enjoy throughout the evening!

Disney H20 Glow After Hours takes place between 8-11 p.m. every Saturday night from May 28 to Aug. 27, giving you three glowing hours in the water park after gates close. Guests with tickets for the exclusive party can even enter Typhoon Lagoon as early as 6 p.m.

Get a “splash” of the magic from The World’s Most Magical Celebration and add Disney H20 Glow After Hours to your summer bucket list at Walt Disney World. Book your tickets for the after-hours event on the Walt Disney World website and get ready to glow-up your summer like never before!

Here is a breakdown of the pricing as listed on the Walt Disney World website:

Prices
Explore ticket prices:

• • • Adult (ages 10 and up): $75 plus tax
    • Child (ages 3 to 9): $70 plus tax

Discounts
Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can purchase specially priced tickets:

• • • Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member – Adult (ages 10 and up): $59 plus tax
    • Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member – Child (ages 3 to 9): $54 plus tax

That’s a savings of $16 per ticket!

RELATED ARTICLE: Disney H2O Glow Nights at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Review

by Chad and Cindy Nykamp

Editor’s Note: This was our review from the H2O Glow Nights that took place in 2018. Some offerings may change for the 2022 H2O Glow After Hours, however, we are providing this article so our readers can have a better understanding of what the event ticket has offered in the past.

We have always loved spending a day at the Disney Water Parks, but we’ve also always wondered what they would be like after dark. This summer, Disney is offering a special hard ticket event called H2O Glow Nights that allows guests to enjoy Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon at night with reduced crowds, similar to Disney After Dark in the Magic Kingdom. We were finally able to experience this fun event and experience Typhoon Lagoon in an entirely new way. Catch our full review below.

1 – H2O Glow Night Party

As with most Disney parties, this one has a theme. You’ll see some familiar faces from Toy Story, based on the Toy Story short film, Partysaurus Rex. Rex, the Dinosaur of Ceremonies, is throwing his biggest glow party yet. The atmosphere was bright with guests given glow sticks mood lighting throughout the water park. The party hours are from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, but guests are able to enter the park at 6:00 pm.

2 – Party Specific Activities

During the party, we were able to enjoy the regular offerings of the water park along with special activities created just for the party.

• DJ-hosted dance party on the sandy beaches of the Surf Pool. Near the wave pool, you’ll find Rex and a DJ creating the party atmosphere. Many guests were dancing throughout the night. It was a fun area.
• Character Greeting with Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessie. We met with all of the characters and there were very short lines. We met Buzz by himself with no wait, and we waited to meet Woody and Jessie together for about 5 minutes. Disney PhotoPass photographers were there to capture the photos, so no need for you to carry your camera or phone.
• Special area—The Wharf—just for adult partygoers, featuring live entertainment and a bar with refreshing libations available for purchase.

3 – Reduced Crowds

The biggest reason to come to this event is the reduced crowds. Mark Dukes, General Manager of Disney Water Parks, confirmed to us that the event is capped, and attendance is greatly reduced with the goal of most slides having a very short to no wait. We did enjoy short waits all night. We went to most of the attractions and waited only a few minutes for most and even walked on to some. The longest wait we had was seven minutes for Keelhaul Falls. The Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool was also significantly less crowded than the daytime. I visited Typhoon Lagoon that same day at 2:00 and the pool was packed. During the event, it was much better and there was plenty of room to move around.

4 – Day Ticket or H2O Glow Nights?

Editor’s Note: 2020 pricing was $65 for adults (plus tax) and $60 for children ages 3-9 (plus tax). 2022 pricing is $75 for adults (plus tax) and $70 per child (plus tax). The prices listed below were for the 2018 inaugural season.

When considering any special ticketed event, the question of whether or not it is a good value always comes to our mind. The price of an H2O Glow Night ticket is $55 for adults and $50 for children. A regular day ticket costs $65 for adults and $59 for children. That doesn’t seem like much of a discount, but there are several reasons we feel a ticket to the H2O Glow Night is the better option. We’ve already talked about the reduced crowds. Here are more reasons why we think the party option is the way to go:

• No burnt feet, sweltering sun, and no sunscreen needed. We love the water parks, but as locals, we usually visit them during the spring and fall. Why? Because it’s crazy hot in the summer! Obvious, we know, but when it’s that hot it’s hard to cool off, even at a water park. The heat also makes the surfaces at the water parks really hot, making it very uncomfortable to walk without shoes. At night, it’s warm, but not oppressively hot, and no sunscreen is required! Really, even though it was humid, as always, it was a pleasant evening. It was so nice to experience the water park that way!
• Typhoon Lagoon is awesome at night! Beyond the relief from the sun, Typhoon Lagoon is so cool to experience at night. The lighting and atmosphere of the party were amazing and really added to the overall experience of the event—something you can’t get in the daytime! Going through some of the slides in the dark added a whole new element to the ride. Also, some tubes had glow lighting, which also upped the awesome factor. Simply put the park is just fantastic at night!
• Get more done in less time! By now you know about the lower crowds. Again, this means you’ll get more done than if you came during the day. You’ll be able to experience most, if not all, of the water park in a much more enjoyable atmosphere.
• Don’t lose a Park day! Another great reason to get a party ticket over a full day ticket is that you don’t lose a park day. You would be able to enjoy a Disney Park through dinner and then head over to Typhoon Lagoon for an evening of fun. You’ll be able to experience the water park without sacrificing a morning or whole day you might need for other plans.

5 – Final Verdict: A Great Option for Guests Looking to Experience Typhoon Lagoon

We were really happy with this event and will definitely do it again. It’s a really great option for guests looking for a chance to experience one of Disney’s water parks without losing time in the parks. You get to experience lower crowds, enjoy special food and beverages, meet characters, and enjoy slides without the crazy summer sun.

Editor’s Note: The Disney Company provided us with complimentary H2O Glow Night passes. However, the thoughts and opinions contained in this article are completely our own.