PHOTOS - Aerial views of Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon as both remain closed

Forum Forums Tweet Share Tweet Share

Gallery / 5 Photos
Aerial views of Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon during COVID-19 closure

Posted: Friday August 7, 2020 11:38am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Despite the phased reopening of the four main Walt Disney World theme parks that began in mid-July, the water parks remain closed.

Typhoon Lagoon closed during COVID-19 shutdown and a view of a partially drained wave pool

Disney has said that its priority is on reopening the main parks, and that currently the water parks will remain closed with no date yet for a reopening.

Blizzard Beach closed during the COVD-19 shutdown

Blizzard Beach was planned to begin its annual refurbishment from September 13 2020.

Blizzard Beach closed during the COVD-19 shutdown

Water parks obviously present a challenging environment with physical distancing and mask requirements, particularly in the event of afternoon storms that have traditionally required guests to take shelter in tight quarters under cover.

Blizzard Beach closed during the COVD-19 shutdown

Aerial photos for WDWMAGIC by @cchard.

Discuss on the Forums

Get Walt Disney World News Delivered to Your Inbox

JohnDOct 26, 2020

Yep. I was there all last week. Most of the time, the PA announcement is from the familiar announcer you hear on buses. However, from time to time, I would hear the recording of a British woman making the same announcement. And don't think you won't hear it in Galaxy's Edge or Pandora to preserve theming. Nope. Announcements are park-wide.

wdwmagicOct 26, 2020

Yep these have a bit out for a couple of weeks now. They have definitely had to make it clear that it isn't optional.

Sweet ThingOct 26, 2020

I visited Animal Kingdom yesterday and noticed new signage and announcements stating that guests who do not follow the mask rules will be asked to leave. I did notice more cast members firmly asking guests to stop while eating, make sure their masks were covering their noses, or put their masks back on while taking photos. I spoke to a few cast members and every single one said they just want things to return to normal as quickly as possible and these rules are the only way. I witnessed a couple of cast get ignored by guests when enforcing the rules. Those cast members contacted their supervisors to give descriptions of those guests not complying. I can't remember ever seeing the company take a firm stand like this before.

Giss NericOct 18, 2020

I'm just kidding. It's all lies. I just wanted to switch the topic for a while.

GimpYancIentOct 17, 2020

Ok, so a guy wore a mask with some wording on it. He Wore A Mask properly! No one care's what was written on it.

drizgirlOct 17, 2020

You were about to report someone wearing a mask correctly?

LilofanOct 17, 2020

Easier to fire third party for a poor job.

LilofanOct 17, 2020

If third party crews get hurt on the job, Disney doesn't have to pick up their medical / injury costs. That could run into hundreds of thousands of dollars or even more depending on the severity of the injury.

Giss NericOct 17, 2020

I saw a guy in Magic Kingdom recently with a custom made mask that says "WORN BY FORCE, NOT BY CHOICE." I kinda felt that he was trouble already. I'm was about to report it to a CM but decided to let it go since he's not doing anything wrong anyways. It's just a silent protest. I saw him two times after that while walking in Fantasyland and the other while in the queue at Big Thunder. In all fairness to him, he was wearing the mask and wearing it correctly at both times.