Experts estimate Walt Disney World has lost a total of $547 million due to hurricanes, The Business Journals reports. Hurricane Milton passed over Florida Wednesday evening, forcing Walt Disney World theme parks to close early and remain closed through Thursday. This is just the latest time Disney has closed due to weather. The first time … Read more
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
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, predicting an above-normal season. NOAA 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook The Atlantic hurricane region includes the North Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida is, of course, located between the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico and hurricanes … Read more
Hurricane Isaias has been gaining strength in the Atlantic Ocean. It is currently projected to remain a category 1 storm, though it’s possible that could change. According to the National Hurricane Center, Isaias was about 50 miles south-southwest of Nassau, Bahamas this morning. Isaias was moving northwest at 12 mph and has sustained winds of … 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
As Hurricane Dorian continues its unpredictable approach to the US mainland, Florida is breathing a collective sigh of relief. Recently it turned away from Florida (although remaining within the cone of uncertainty). And Orlando International Airport, having previously announced their closure on Monday, September 2nd, for the storm, has cancelled their closure. In a statement … Read more
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
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
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