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See how Florida's theme parks compete against Milton

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See how Florida's theme parks compete against Milton

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Whenever a major hurricane is announced for Florida, the entire nation wonders: Will Disney World stay open?

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall along the central Gulf Coast between 11 p.m. October 9 and 2 a.m. October 10. Forecasters indicate the Tampa Bay region.

Damage is expected to be catastrophic across Florida. The storm is expected to remain a hurricane as it passes through the state and enters the Atlantic Ocean Thursday afternoon. Milton is expected to initially strike as either a Category 3 or Category 4 storm.

Disney World officials said its theme parks and other attractions will be closed due to the impending hurricane. Since opening in October 1971, it has only closed its doors due to weather and two national emergencies.

Watch the live stream from Walt Disney World Resort during Hurricane Milton

Is Disney World in Orlando closed due to Hurricane Milton?

On Wednesday, October 9th, the theme parks and Disney Springs will begin a phased closure starting at 1:00 p.m. ET:

  • Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park close at 1:00 p.m
  • Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Disney Springs close at 2:00 p.m

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park is also canceled for Thursday, October 10th. Event tickets will be refunded.

They previously made some adjustments based on the latest weather forecast and some areas with unique environments:

  • Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground (including dining and recreational facilities), the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge and the Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will close beginning Wednesday, October 9th at 11 a.m. and may remain closed through Sunday .
  • Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa are scheduled to remain closed through Sunday, October 13th.
  • Copper Creek Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge is scheduled to reopen on Friday, October 11th.

Officials have not announced a reopening date; They said the theme parks will likely remain closed on Thursday, October 10. Disney said it is considering opening Disney Springs in the late afternoon with limited offerings.

What is Disney World's hurricane policy?

According to its website, Walt Disney World Resort will make exceptions to its standard policy in the event of a hurricane and issue refunds if the National Hurricane Center issues a warning for the Orlando area or a visitor's residence within seven days of the “scheduled” arrival date “, If Tickets and reservations were booked directly through Disney. Dates can also be changed.

You must contact any third party you booked with.

Were people evacuated to Disney World because of a hurricane?

During previous hurricanes, the company has also made offers to residents who need a safe place to evacuate and hide during the storm. During Hurricane Nicole in 2023, Disney offered evacuees 50% off Disney resort hotel stays on select dates, adding that the company had strict check-in times.

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