Enjoy an iconic Disney throwback summer with this year's after-hours H2O Glow party at Typhoon Lagoon! If you and your sweetheart are fans of Disney, this is a chill event that you won't want to miss.
We attended this year's H2O Glow event, and we truly believe Disney water parks are a hidden gem at the Walt Disney World Resort! H2O Glow night is unmatched, and it's the perfect way to experience low wait times, free snacks, no blazing sun, and great throwback Disney Channel jams from our childhood!
There are also plenty of iconic characters to party with, and this year's star of the show, Powerline Max, isn't to be missed!
Disney After Hours at the Water Park: Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow
This year, there is an inflatable screen showing throwback 90s Disney Movies all night, and a spot to get cool H2O Glow temporary tattoos nearby!
The DJ at the Clocktower stage is spinning throwback Disney jams all night long, and you'll be able to hear it through the speakers all throughout the park. We enjoyed getting cutting loose to Hannah Montana's “Hoedown Throwdown.”
“With this ticket, you can come here two hours before the event. You can come at 6 p.m., experience the day a little bit, grab your favorite seat, and then at 8 pm when the event starts you’re kind of already set to go. So I wouldn’t wait til 8 o’clock, I’d definitely come at 6,” Liliana Lorenzo with Disney Water Parks told us. “My kids love that there are lower wait times, so they can go on the attractions over and over again. That’s their favorite part.”
The longest wait we had was 5 minutes, and most of that time was spent walking up to the water slide.
We also loved the all-night dance party and getting to boogie with our Disney favorites like Scrooge McDuck, Chip ‘n' Dale in their Rescue Rangers outfits, and the ICONIC figurehead for this year, Powerline Max!
Keep reading to see where you can find him in the park.
H2O Glow After Hours perks
FREE Ice Cream, Popcorn, and Select Drinks
Your H2O Glow After Hours ticket also comes with all you can enjoy: Popcorn, Mickey ice-cream bars, and Mickey ice-cream sandwiches! There are also stations for free fountain drinks, and certain stations offer bottled drinks.
Pro-Tip: Be sure to look out for the neon wave signs that will tell you there's a free snack stand nearby! You can find free snacks at Leaning Palms, Snack Shack, Surf Doggies, and Tropical Amity Outpost.
H2O Glow Character Meet-and-Greets
This year's theme takes us all the way back to the 90s with Powerline Max! It was super fun to get to meet this rare character, and there was practically no line at his section near Landing Palms. We got to spend a little extra time with him since there wasn't anyone waiting behind us. Talk about cool!
You'll also be able to jam out at the Clocktower Stage (near the giant wave pool) and party with characters like Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack, Chip ‘n' Dale, Daisy, Donald, and more. Scrooge and Launchpad were absolutely iconic, showing off their best dance moves in the sand!
Related: Insider’s Guide to Disney After Hours — Escaping the Crowds and Tips
Exclusive Food at H2O Glow After Hours
Disney has a way of immersing you in their special events and attractions, and H2O Glow is no different! You'll find several event-exclusive menu options that have undergone a bit of a “glow-up” to match this year's 90s Powerline Max theming.
We caught up with Disney Waterpark Chef Drew as he walked us through this year's wide range of snack options, even some for picky eaters! “We wanted to take a look at foods that resonated with us when we were children,” said Chef Drew.
Chef Drew's Favorite Item: Sloppy Max Sliders (and trust us, his suggestion does not miss!)
This year's other exclusive food offerings include Mini Pretzels, a Turkey Calzone (a nod to that iconic microwave handheld pocket), Sloppy Max Sliders (think of the iconic childhood sloppy joe), a Pork Tamale, Pizza Egg Rolls, Neon Mini Churros, a Snack Box, and an absolutely DELICIOUS Frozen Hot Honey Lemonade.
We really enjoyed the Frozen Hot Honey Lemonade. It was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with a Tajín rim. This drink contains no alcohol, so it's perfect for everyone to enjoy!
There is something for every palate, so don't worry if you don't have time to grab dinner before the party.
Pro-Tip: Not all stands will be open to serve food during the event. Purchasable munchies can be found at Leaning Palms and Typhoon Tilly's until 10 p.m., and at High ‘N Dr and Let's Go Slurpin'.
Related: Happy Hours at Disney Springs
What rides are open during Typhoon Lagoon's H2O Glow event?
- Bay Slides
- Castaway Creek
- Crush ‘n’ Gusher
- Gangplank Falls
- Humunga Kowabunga
- Mayday Falls
- Miss Adventure Falls
- Storm Slides
- Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool
We probably spent most of our night in the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool with a few stops for trips down the water slides. Crush ‘n' Gusher was one of our favorites!
If you're looking for something totally unique, check out the Surf Pool with absolutely GIANT waves. A few of them knocked us over, so be sure you're a strong swimmer if you go out into deeper waters.
We also love a good lazy river and we love how Castaway Creek ‘glows' during the event, and has added specialty rafts just for the party! We saw someone snag the cutest Wall-E floatie.
As we mentioned a bit earlier, we didn't wait long to get on the water slides, and overall, the park felt much less crowded than a normal day, which is personally a huge plus for us!
Overall thoughts on H2O Glow at Typhoon Lagoon
Members of our team have attended H2O Glow at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon multiple times over the years. We're not ‘spend all day at the theme park' kind of people, so we don't mind a shorter event, especially during the summer months.
The shorter wait times alone make the ticket worth it, especially with the sun being down. We've attended several Disney After Hours events on our own dime for this very reason.
Of course, the ice cream bars, popcorn, and soft drinks being included in your admission add to the fun too! Lines for these complimentary snacks are long at the beginning of the night, but move quickly.
Keep in mind, it can get a tad chilly at the end of the night after you've spent so much time splashing around without the sun to warm you back up and dry you off. Bring a change of clothes or a cover-up to help warm up after the fun is over.
Pro Tip: If you're staying overnight on Disney property, some hotels don't have transportation directly to Typhoon Lagoon, so you'll have to take a bus to Disney Springs and transfer to the Typhoon Lagoon bus from there.
H2O Glow Event and Ticket Info
Event guests can join in on the fun as early as 6 p.m. with early entry, but the event officially runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
H2O Glow 2026 Event Dates
- June 2, 13, 19 and 27
- July 3, 7, 17, 24 and 31
- August 9, 22 and 29
- September 5
H2O Glow Ticket Prices
Event tickets are $85-89 per ticket, plus tax, and prices vary by event date. Annual Passholders, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members and Disney Water Park Seasonal Passholders can save 20% on tickets.
