Walt Disney World Prepares for Hurricane Helene

A large red umbrella stands closed on a stone patio overlooking a fenced area with lush greenery and a large tree sculpture in the background.

Walt Disney World is preparing for severe weather today as Hurricane Helene moves past Central Florida and towards the panhandle. The Category 2 storm is expected to make landfall tonight as a Category 3 or 4 and though it will be far north of the Disney parks, strong winds, rain, and lightning are still expected. … Read more

A Look at Universal Studios Florida’s Preparations for Hurricane Ian

On Tuesday morning, we checked out Universal Studios Florida to check out their preparations for Hurricane Ian. As we were walking in, we noticed tarps covering many of the construction areas to prevent water damage due to Hurricane Ian. This was the first of many changes we noticed in the park, as well as with … Read more

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Orlando, Other Areas of Florida in Cone as Hurricane Dorian Nears; Walt Disney World Still Operating Under Normal Conditions

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

Hurricane Dorian Stalls Over The Bahamas Sustaining Category 5 Hurricane Winds; Tropical Storm Watch Issued For Orlando

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

Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall in the Bahamas, Select Road Tolls Suspended Across Florida Highways

Hurricane Dorian has made landfall in the Bahamas 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. As the current forecast stands, Central Florida will feel impacts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Per the Orlando Sentinel, … Read more

Walt Disney World Adjusts Hurricane Dorian Statement, Hurricane Watch To Be Issued For Parts of Florida Later Today

Latest updates on Hurricane Dorian indicate that it is moving further east and off the Florida coast. In light of this, it appears Walt Disney World has since adjusted their statement on the upcoming storm: This statement is much more concise than their earlier one where they mentioned contacting guests staying at specific resorts, like Fort … Read more

Hurricane Dorian Shifts Further East from Florida, Nearing Category 5 Strength

Latest updates on Hurricane Dorian indicate that it is moving further east and off the Florida coast. The forecasted track for Hurricane Dorian has been updated to miss Florida, with Dorian now expected to make landfall between Georgia and the Carolinas. Florida is not entirely safe however, as the state remains in the “Cone of … Read more

VIDEO: Initial Preparations Begin at Epcot Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian is headed for Florida, and Disney has already begun preparations all over property to secure everything ahead of the storm. Will the parks stay open? What happens at all of the construction sites? Can Spaceship Earth survive a Category 4 storm? Our video below explains just a few ways they get ready for a … Read more

VIDEO: Initial Preparations Underway at the Magic Kingdom Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

We reported earlier today on some of the steps the parks are taking to prepare for Hurricane Dorian. With the predicted high winds, there’s no surprise that they want as many things tied down and removed around the parks as possible. We’re talking banners, construction materials, tarps, recently-installed Fall decor, and even roller coaster parts. … Read more

PHOTOS: Preparations Underway at Walt Disney World as Hurricane Dorian Dubbed “Biggest Since Hurricane Andrew” by Forecasters

We’ve been following Hurricane Dorian since it was still a wee Tropical Storm, but since then, things have taken a turn for the worst. In our latest Dorian update, forecasters warned of an imminent central Florida impact as Hurricane Dorian intensified to a Category 2 hurricane. Latest updates indicate that while the hurricane is traveling … Read more