Walt Disney World has closed a handful of times in its 53-year history, mostly due to hurricanes. In addition to full-day closures, the parks have also been forced to close early or open late a few times. Here is a list of every time Walt Disney World has closed and why. 1985: Hurricane Elena The … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 2-8! Walt Disney World We have been closely following the unpredictable path of … Read more
It’s the day after Hurricane Dorian and everything is okay over at Magic Kingdom! After the early closing the day before as a precaution to get everything ready and allow Cast Members to get home and prepared and settled, Dorian ended up sparing Florida the worst of its wrath, and it was back to business … Read more
Central Florida and Walt Disney World Resort might have been spared from Hurricane Dorian, but it appears Disney Vacation Club’s sleepy outpost in South Carolina is now hunkering down for the storm and closing ahead of any potential damage or further landfall. Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is located on the picturesque coast of South … Read more
Welcome to a busy afternoon at Disney Springs. Due to the hurricane, the parks were closing earlier than usual for safety, so it seems like everyone has gone to Disney Springs instead. We looked at all the prep for Hurricane Dorian at the Magic Kingdom, so now let’s take a little look at all the … Read more
Welcome to a crazy day here at the Magic Kingdom. We were prepared for the worst from Hurricane Dorian, but we’re very thankful things were pretty nice for most of the day. Due to the impending hurricane, the Magic Kingdom closed at 3 PM today. Touchpoints around the entrance have been wrapped with plastic. Bright … Read more
After a wave of sudden closures due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Dorian to the Florida east coast, it appears that the Orlando International Airport has decided to resume commercial operations today, September 4th, 2019, at noon. Hurricane #Dorian Statement – 9/4/19 Morning Orlando International Airport resumes commercial operations today at noon. The latest … Read more
Despite recently coming under fire for not evacuating its Crew from Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line has made a statement that it will be giving back to its home port of call in The Bahamas by pledging $1 million to help aid relief efforts there in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. This comes as a … Read more
Greetings from the Magic Kingdom! Watch as the Most Magical Place on Earth hunkered down today ahead of Hurricane Dorian. While the main effects of the hurricane felt in the area were merely wind and occasional rain, it appears the caretakers of the Kingdom took no chances, securing all if not most signage and fixtures. … Read more
After remaining stagnant over the Bahamas for over a day, Hurricane Dorian is finally inching its way over to Florida and while we are now out of the cone, the National Weather Service continues to warn residents about the increased potential for storm hazards, with tropical storm force winds hitting most of South and Central … Read more
We’re back at the Magic Kingdom today to check in on more Hurricane Dorian preparations around the park. On our last visit, we spotted some of the initial hurricane prep, and even more has been tied down and removed around the park since then. Do keep in mind that if you are planning on visiting … Read more
Many readers have been asking us about tonight’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, as well as other entertainment offerings tonight, given the impending arrival of Hurricane Dorian to the Florida eastern coastline. In today’s recent announcement about early closures across Walt Disney World, Entertainment offerings for tonight, September 2nd, 2019 have also been … Read more
Walt Disney World has adjusted hours for Tuesday, September 3rd ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Operational hours adjustments for Tuesday, September 3 are as follows: Magic Kingdom: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Extra Magic Hours 7-8 a.m.) Epcot: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Extra Magic Hours 6-9 a.m.) Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. … Read more
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas yesterday as a Category 5 major hurricane, with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts over 220 mph, making it a “catastrophic” storm with “devastating winds,” according to the National Hurricane Center. It’s since stalled in the Atlantic Ocean, hovering over The Bahamas at a mere 1 mph while edging closer … Read more
UPDATE: According to the Orlando Sentinel, Disney has reached out to correct that shelter was in fact designed to withstand Category 5 speeds. Disney has also stated that the employees were able to leave the shelter late Sunday night and return to their housing area, which saw no damage. Today’s winds remain around 40 mph … Read more
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas yesterday as a Category 5 major hurricane, with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts over 220 mph, making it a “catastrophic” storm with “devastating winds,” according to the National Hurricane Center. It’s since stalled in the Atlantic Ocean, hovering over The Bahamas at a mere 1 mph while edging closer … Read more