Walt Disney World to Close Theme Parks and Disney Springs as Hurricane Milton Approaches

Disney World Announces Closures Ahead of Hurricane Milton

Walt Disney World Resort is taking further steps to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Milton, announcing a phased closure of its theme parks and Disney Springs on Wednesday, October 9th. This comes as the powerful Category 4 hurricane continues its track towards central Florida, bringing with it the threat of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and possible tornadoes.

Related – Universal Orlando Announces Closures Ahead of Hurricane Milton

Phased Closure Schedule

• 1:00 PM: Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close.
• 2:00 PM: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney Springs will close.

Likely Closure on Thursday

It is highly probable that the theme parks will remain closed on Thursday, October 10th, as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night and track across central Florida throughout Thursday. This includes the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom on October 10th. Event tickets will be automatically refunded.

Transportation and Other Operational Changes

• Walt Disney World Transportation: Transportation services will cease operation on Wednesday, October 9th, after the theme parks and Disney Springs close.
• Limited Transportation: Limited Minnie Van service and Mears taxi service will be available for Walt Disney World Resort guests.
• Water Parks and Miniature Golf: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park and both Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will be closed on Wednesday, October 9th. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park remains closed for refurbishment.

Cancellation Policies and Refunds

• Cancellation Policies Suspended: Walt Disney World has suspended its cancellation policies for dining and other experiences until further notice.
• Pre-paid Experience Refunds: Guests who have pre-paid for bookable experiences will automatically receive refunds within 7 to 10 business days.

Previously Announced Closures

These operational adjustments are in addition to the previously announced closures of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.

Staying Informed

Guests with upcoming trips to Walt Disney World are urged to stay informed about the evolving situation. Monitor official Disney channels for the latest updates on park operations and any further closures. Stay tuned to the National Hurricane Center and local news for the most current information on Hurricane Milton’s track and intensity.

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