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Hurricane Milton: Is Disney World Still Open?
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Hurricane Milton: Is Disney World Still Open?

As Hurricane Milton grows into a Category 5 storm on its way to Florida, it’s largely “business as usual” for the self-proclaimed “happiest place on earth.”

As of 6:00 PM ET on Monday, Walt Disney World Resort remains open to the public, operating normally and says it will remain so on Tuesday. However, the park is making some adjustments based on the latest weather forecast.

According to the weather section of the Disney World website, the park’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will temporarily close starting Wednesday.

“Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the expected storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our guests and cast members,” the resort said.

However, if you have a reservation but are reconsidering it due to weather, the resort says it will waive cancellation fees.

“If a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area within seven days of your scheduled arrival date, you can cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company Disney Resort hotel packages and most room-only reservations (booked directly with Disney) reschedule or cancel without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney,” according to the park’s hurricane policy.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency last Saturday for 35 of the state’s counties, including Orange County, where Disney World is located. If the parks temporarily close due to the hurricane, it would be only the twelfth time in history. park’s 53-year history, according to the fan-published Walt Disney World Magazine.

Of the eleven previous closures, nine were due to hurricanes, most recently Ian in September 2022 and Nicole in November 2022. The park also closed after the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 and during the COVID-19 pandemic.