Disney World Advises Resort Guests to Continue Sheltering Indoors Following Hurricane Milton

Disney World Advises Resort Guests to Remain Indoors as Hurricane Milton Passes

Although the worst of Hurricane Milton has passed through Florida, Walt Disney World Resort is advising guests to continue sheltering indoors as the storm’s effects linger. While the hurricane has moved mostly offshore, strong winds and localized flooding may still pose risks.

The resort implemented a phased closure of its theme parks and Disney Springs on Wednesday afternoon in anticipation of the storm. It is expected that the parks will remain closed on Thursday as crews assess any damage and ensure the safety of the resort before resuming operations.

Related – Disney World Extends Closures as Hurricane Milton Draws Near

In an update posted at 730am this morning on the Walt Disney World Weather Updates website, Disney says the following:

Walt Disney World Hotel Guests: Please continue to shelter inside while we assess the storm’s impact. We’ll let you know when it is safe to be outdoors.

The Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, recreation offerings, and Disney Springs are now closed through Thursday, October 10.

Theme Parks & Disney Springs

All theme parks and Disney Springs—including the parking garages—are currently closed and will remain closed on Thursday, October 10. This includes the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (event tickets will be refunded).

For partially used multi-day tickets, ticket expiration dates will be adjusted to expire on October 11, 2025. View more details.

Please note that our theme park and Disney Springs restaurant hours displayed on the Walt Disney World website and My Disney Experience app are based on normal operating hours. They do not reflect changes due to Hurricane Milton.

Disney Resort Hotel Closures

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa are temporarily closed. They are likely to remain closed until Sunday, October 13.

Disney Resort Hotels – Food and Dining

We continue to operate select dining locations for Guests currently staying in our Disney Resort hotels. Please check the food and dining pages for Disney Resort hotels on this website or via the My Disney Experience app for the latest details. Please be aware that operating hours and availability may be adjusted as necessary without prior notice.

Additionally, we recommend planning ahead and stopping by any food court or quick-service dining location to pre-purchase breakfast and lunch for Thursday, October 10.

Disney Resort Hotels – Activities

The following activities may be available for you to enjoy at your Disney Resort hotel:

• Free Disney movies in your Resort hotel room
• Visit the lobby for surprise Character visits and more family fun
• Check out the arcade for free play starting at 4:00 PM
• Visit the fitness center during normal operating hours

Operating hours and availability may be adjusted as necessary without prior notice.

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Wind & Waves Grill is closed for dinner on Wednesday, October 9, and for breakfast on Thursday, October 10. The Spa at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is closed through Thursday, October 10.

Transportation

• Walt Disney World Transportation is temporarily unavailable.
• Minnie Van service is temporarily unavailable.

Recreation

The following locations are closed through Thursday, October 10:

• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park
• Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf
• Winter Summerland Miniature Golf

Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park remains closed for planned refurbishment.

Reservations for Dining and Other Experiences

Effective immediately, we will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences.

Prepaid bookable experiences will be automatically refunded within 7 to 10 business days.

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