Is Disney World Open after Hurricane Milton? Parks & Hotels update – Hollywood Life
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Walt Disney World was directly in the path Hurricane Milton, which severely affected Florida on Wednesday October 9. Orlando’s famous theme parks and resorts were prepared for the worst, and informed guests of possible closures well before the storm hit. So, did Disney reopen after Milton passed? Get a full update on when the parks will be open again.
Did Disney World Close for Hurricane Milton?
Earlier this week, WDW’s website noted 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 would “temporarily close beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9.” Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa would also “remain closed until Sunday, October 13,” and the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge would “likely reopen on Friday, October 11.”
As for the parks, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park closed at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, while Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Disney Springs shut down at 2:00 p.m. that day.
WDW noted on October 8 that it’s “likely the theme parks will remain closed on Thursday, October 10” and that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom was canceled for the day.
We continue to closely monitor the path of Hurricane Milton. Visit the Thank you page for a complete list of operational effects. pic.twitter.com/sK2SM2veqp
— Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) October 9, 2024
Is Disney World Open Today?
On Thursday, October 10, Walt Disney World remained closed for the day. Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs will reopen on Friday, October 11 for the scheduled operating hours.” Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs will reopen on Friday, October 11 for the scheduled operating hours.”
Was Disney World Flooded During Hurricane Milton?
#WATCH : Hurricane Milton has flooded Disney World in Orlando#flwx #hurricane #Milton #HurricaneWarning #HurricaneAlert #HurricaneMilton #DisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/IbDsBQZjro
— upuknews (@upuknews1) October 10, 2024
Despite fake images that circulated online, the WDW Orlando parks did not confirm any major flooding on Wednesday, October 9. That day, AI-generated images circulated on social media, depicting extensive flooding throughout Magic Kingdom.
