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Credit: Foxbert, FlickrShifting weather patterns across Central Florida have shaped day-to-day planning at Walt Disney World Resort, particularly as December has progressed and cooler conditions have moved into the area.
Forecasts released last week by Click Orlando had pointed to a stretch of unsettled weather beginning at the weekend, with multiple systems moving through the region. Scattered showers were expected to arrive on Saturday (December 6), followed by broader rainfall on Sunday (December 7) as conditions deteriorated.
Rain chances were projected to rise from roughly 30 to 50 percent on Saturday afternoon before climbing to nearly 80 percent by late Sunday, with only a small chance of isolated thunderstorms mixed in.
As the rain increased, temperatures were also expected to trend downward. After several days of highs in the low to mid-80s, Sunday’s temperatures were forecast to fall into the mid-70s. Early the following week was expected to bring even cooler air, with daytime highs settling into the upper 60s and low 70s, along with cooler nighttime conditions across the region.
Click Orlando explained that the pattern was driven by a series of fronts and developing systems. “From Saturday through Monday, a sloppy weather pattern settles in,” the outlet noted. “The weak front over North Florida sags into Central Florida and gradually fades, while another low-pressure system takes shape along the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday. That developing low will then help pull a stronger cold front through the region late Sunday into Monday.”
These forecasts were closely watched by theme park fans, particularly those planning visits to Disney’s water parks. Weather had already proven to be a determining factor earlier in the holiday season. Over Thanksgiving weekend, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park had temporarily closed as cooler temperatures moved in, reinforcing how quickly operations could shift when conditions changed.
With another cooldown on the horizon and rainfall totals estimated between one and three inches in some areas—especially north and west of the I-4 corridor—similar operational decisions were considered likely. While Typhoon Lagoon continued to list operating hours for the following week at the time, Disney historically adjusted water park schedules when rain, wind, or lower temperatures affected guest comfort and safety.
As it turned out, those adjustments did occur. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park ultimately closed on December 11 and December 12 as the cooler, wetter weather settled into Central Florida, aligning with earlier concerns tied to the forecast.
Now, just days on from the most recent closures, Typhoon Lagoon will close once again on Monday, December 15, 2025. The official Walt Disney World Resort website lists “No Times Available” for Monday, and when looking at the upcoming weather reports, it’s easy to see why Disney is closing the water theme park.
“As the cold front arrives on Sunday, expect a few more clouds and the chance for isolated showers, mainly along the coast late in the day,” Click Orlando reported in its latest weather outlook. “By Monday, Central Florida will likely wake up to chilly and breezy conditions. North winds are forecast to pick up, ranging from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph possible.”
This will affect guests hoping to use the free water park entry check-in perk, and cause the other theme park locations–Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios–to be busier overall.
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