Overview
- Walt Disney World filed a “general construction” permit at the Humunga Kowabunga address that observers interpret as a rebuild rather than a redesign.
- The timing aligns with Typhoon Lagoon’s scheduled seasonal closure from February 15 to an expected reopening by May 26, 2026.
- Proslide Technology is listed as contractor, a waterslide specialist that has previously handled rebuilds at Disney water parks.
- The permit originated with Disney’s Facility Asset Management division, a unit typically responsible for maintenance rather than new creative projects.
- A 2023 lawsuit over a 2019 Humunga Kowabunga incident was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, and reporting notes Judge Brian Sandor closed the case in Disney’s favor, with Disney offering no public comment on the permit or the legal outcome.