June 1st is the official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and it also starts the summer tornado season in Florida. If you are traveling to Walt Disney World you may want to prepare yourself for this type of weather. With hurricanes, you usually get a few days warning as they develop in the Atlantic. However, tornadoes can “pop up” at any time usually affecting a smaller area. While it is slim that either of these weather events will ruin your vacation, there is always a possibility.
You can view Walt Disney World’s Hurricane Policy here.
Here are a few tips for traveling when a tornado is present:
- Keep an eye on the weather at all times. Stay tuned to local weather reports so you are “weather aware.” If you have a smart phone, you may want to search for a weather app that will alert you if there are severe warnings or watches for the WDW area.
- Pack a small battery operated weather radio if you don’t have an app on your phone to warn you of severe weather.
- Know where to go if a tornado should happen. In the WDW resorts, you’re best bet will be the bathroom. If you are camping at Fort Wilderness, you may want to ask a cast member where the closest “safe spot” will be to your campsite.
- If you are in the parks during a tornado, ask a cast member (if you can locate one quickly) where to go. If you can not find a cast member, take your family to the most interior space of the nearest building.
- Finally stay indoors. Don’t be that guy or girl who wants to get video of the tornado.
For some great tips on how to tour the parks when it is raining check out the articles below.
- Escaping the Rain at Walt Disney World
- Disney World Quick Tips – What to do when it rains
- It’s Raining…Not Pouring! Making the Most of the Parks in the Rain!
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My husband and I had to hunkered down on our honeymoon at the Yacht Club during hurricane jeanne in 2004. Disney was great about giving everyone extra information during the storm and were super accomodating. Just sad that we couldn’t explore the grounds and use the pool during our stay.