Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort announced it’ll be closing for almost two days due to Hurricane Milton. The theme parks shut down early afternoon on Wednesday and are expected to re-open on Friday at the earliest.
After previously announcing the temporary closure of low-lying and outdoor guest accommodations, Walt Disney World has closed Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park for the duration of Hurricane Milton.
Disney’s Pre-Hurricane Statement
Last updated on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET.
The Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, recreation offerings and Disney Springs are now closed through Thursday, October 10.
Operational impacts include:
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.
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.
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.
Disney Resort Hotels – Food and Dining
We continue to operate select dining locations for Guests currently staying in our Disney Resort hotels. Please continue to check the food and dining pages 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.
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.
Important Details
All of Central Florida is under a Hurricane Warning. Tornado Warnings in effect in some areas. Orlando-area airports suspended commercial flights Wednesday morning. Walt Disney World’s resort hotels are remaining partially-operational during the storm, protecting guests who have become stranded on-property. Walt Disney World is waiving cancellation fees and change fees for guests whose plans have been affected by the storm.
