Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort both announced closures due to Hurricane Milton, Disney extended their cancelation policy, and Disney Cruise Line canceled a Friday sailing — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Daily Recap for October 8, 2024
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Disney canceled the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party scheduled for Thursday.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- On Monday, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy closed permanently to make way for a new Disney Villains show.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Walt Disney World extended the cancellation and change fee policy for resort hotels again due to Hurricane Milton.
New Merchandise
- Disney has released their H2O+ replacement products for purchase.
- The first Christmas 2024 pins have arrived at Walt Disney World.
- Disney Loungefly products are discounted for Amazon Prime Big Deals Days.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World theme parks will close early on Wednesday and likely remain closed through Thursday due to Hurricane Milton.
- Disney prepared the parks for the storm by removing flags, strapping down kiosks, and more.
- Hurricane Milton is expected to cost Walt Disney World up to $200 million.
Disney Cruise Line
- The Disney Wish sailing scheduled to leave Port Canaveral on Friday was canceled due to Hurricane Milton.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal announced theme park closures due to Hurricane Milton on October 9 and 10. Halloween Horror Nights events have also been canceled.
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