Hurricane Warning Issued for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort

Phil Wood

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Hurricane Warning Issued for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort

A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Orange County, Florida, the home of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort.

Hurricane Warning

People walk on a wet street lined with palm trees and various buildings on a rainy day. Some are wearing rain ponchos.

The National Weather Service has issued the following Hurricane Warning for parts of Florida, including Orange County, the home to both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort:

National Weather Service: A HURRICANE WARNING is in effect for this area for dangerous and damaging winds. This warning is issued up to 36 hours before hazardous conditions begin. Urgently complete efforts to protect life and property. Have food, water, cash, fuel, and medications for 3+ days. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.

Map of Hurricane Milton's projected path in the Gulf of Mexico with color-coded areas indicating tropical storm and hurricane warnings, affecting regions from October 7 to October 10. Keep an eye if you're planning a visit to Universal Orlando Resort during this period.

The image above is the latest projected path from the National Hurricane Center as of 4:00 p.m. EDT.

Walt Disney World has already made some changes to its policies, such as updating its reservation policies, waiving cancelation fees, and blocking theme park reservations for October 9. A State of Emergency was declared on October 5.

Disney also announced that Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will temporarily close beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9.

Stay tuned, as we continue to provide updates on Hurricane Milton and operational changes at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort.

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