Monitoring Tropical Storm Milton at WDW
Lasted information on Hurricane Milton is now showing that it has increased to a Category 5 as Florida prepares for massive evacuations. According to The Associated Press, “Milton strengthened into a major hurricane Monday on a path toward Florida population centers including Tampa and Orlando, threatening a storm surge as high as 12 feet in Tampa Bay and setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene swamped the coastline.”
“Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday to become a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay, leading to evacuation orders and lending more urgency to the cleanup from Hurricane Helene, which swamped the same stretch of coastline less than two weeks ago.”
“Milton grew into a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (257 kph) over the southern Gulf of Mexico. Storm surge and hurricane watches were issued for Florida’s Gulf Coast, and a hurricane warning was issued for Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.”
Walt Disney World Releases Official Statement Regarding Hurricane Milton
To ensure you have a magical visit to Walt Disney World Resort, we encourage you to prepare for the local climate and check the weather forecast for Central Florida.
Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the projected storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members.
Earlier today, Walt Disney World blocked all theme park reservations for Wednesday, October 9, the day Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall. This news came one day after Walt Disney World paused all hotel reservations to prepare for the storm.
Orange County, which is home to Walt Disney World, is under a State of Emergency. Milton is still a tropical storm but is expected to intensify as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
Cancellation Policy
Disney Resort and Room-Only Cancellation Policy for Reservations Booked Directly with Disney Destinations, LLC or The Walt Disney Travel Company:
- Due to potential weather impacts to guest travel plans, change and cancellation fees imposed by Disney will be waived for check-in dates of Sunday, 10/6 – Saturday, 10/12.
- Most room-only and vacation packages can be modified, or cancelled online, including changes to travel dates, without fees. Packages including air transportation or other services provided by third parties, or those with travel protection, cannot be modified or cancelled online. For Guests with these reservations, please call us for assistance.
Current Weather Updates & Information
Monitoring Tropical Storm Milton
- Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the projected storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members.
Last updated on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM ET. - Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the projected storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members.
Last updated on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET.Learn about hurricane policies for Walt Disney World Resort.