Latest Updated from WDW: Opening After Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton just propelled through Disney World, triggering the parks and a handful of resorts to close. The theme parks shut down on Wednesday, October 9th, and remained closed today, October 10th.
In addition, Walt Disney World Lifts Shelter-in-Place Advisory. The update for guests to shelter-in-place in their resort hotel was removed via the Weather Updates page, stated below.
The theme parks and Disney Springs will tomorrow, October 11th. At this time no news on if there was storm damage to the parks, but we will see that update as soon as Disney gives it.
Monitoring Hurricane Milton
Last updated on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET.
We’re grateful Walt Disney World Resort weathered the storm, and we are currently assessing the impacts to our property to prepare for reopening the theme parks, Disney Springs and possibly other areas on Friday, October 11. Our hearts are with our fellow Floridians who were impacted by this storm.
Current operational impacts include:
Theme Parks & Disney Springs
All theme parks and Disney Springs—including the parking garages—are currently closed. This includes the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (event tickets will be refunded) for Thursday, October 10.
For partially used multi-day tickets, ticket expiration dates will be adjusted to expire on October 11, 2025. View more details.
Please note that our theme park and Disney Springs restaurant hours displayed on the Walt Disney World website and My Disney Experience app are based on normal operating hours. They may not reflect changes due to Hurricane Milton.
Disney Resort Hotel Closures
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa remain temporarily closed. Please continue to check back for updates on the reopening timeline.
Disney Resort Hotels – Food and Dining
We continue to operate select dining locations for Guests currently staying in our Disney Resort hotels. Please check the food and dining pages for Disney Resort hotelson 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.
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 on Thursday, October 10
- 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
The Spa at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is closed through Thursday, October 10.
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.
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.