If you’ve been watching the weather reports recently, then you know that there’s a hurricane headed for Florida.
While Hurricane Ian’s true path remains a bit unpredictable, Floridians are already preparing for heavy storms and flooding in the later part of the week. If the hurricane hits Disney World, there are certain procedures that will be put in place for guest safety, and now it seems as though Disney is already preparing.
What’s going on? Well today we noticed that all hotel availability for Disney World resorts was gone for the rest of this week. It’s possible that everything has been booked for the week and there are just no hotel rooms available, but we’ve seen Disney remove availability from the website in preparation for a storm before.
If the parks have to shut down due to the storm, it would make sense that Disney wants to limit the number of guests at the resorts. Discouraging new bookings would make it easier to get hurricane preparations together for the guests who’ve already booked a stay on property.
We’ll continue to monitor the storm this week and keep you updated on any weather reports or important announcements from Disney. Like we mentioned above, there are special procedures in place in case a hurricane strikes, and guests who are staying on property will be taken care of.
If you’re traveling soon, we advise you to stay tuned to the weather reports. If you decide to stick with your travel plans, make sure to pack appropriate clothes for heavy rain — storms are expected to hit central Florida as a result of the hurricane.
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Brenda Hayes says
I was supposed to fly into Orlando today and be there through Thursday for the IFWF, but I’ve decided to cancel due to the hurricane.
Everyone I’ve spoken with about the cancellation has been so understanding and I am very satisfied with the way everything was handled.
I’ve been wanting to do the IFWF for a while, but decided now is not the time…sooo prayerfully, IFWF I’ll see you early next year.
Jean says
Was at Disney in 2016 during hurricane Matthew. Parks closed early and we were in our rooms Thursday night when the hurricane hit and all day Friday. People were scrambling to the food court to get something to eat (sandwiches etc.) Unfortunately by the time I got there, there was nothing left . Good thing I always pack food. Watched movies all day , nothing else to do. Missed the Halloween party. Friday night we were able to go to Downtown Disney and not everything was open. Waited in line for and hour just to get a sandwich. Disney reimbursed us for the party and a one day ticket.
What an experience.
MG says
All reservations have been pulled from central booking yesterday. Resorts are handing directly
Harold says
I remember seeing news Reports about people going to Disney because of the hurricane. Trusting on Disney’s infrastructure to hold up better. Do you think Disney is starting to discourage the sort of behavior?