Hurricane Milton is on its way to Florida.
The hurricane is currently a category 5 hurricane but is expected to make landfall as category 3 on Wednesday, October 9th. Its path is likely to cross over the Orlando and Disney World areas, and they are currently in a hurricane warning. Due to that, Disney World has officially announced a few closures at the resort.
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Disney World has been closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and has ensured that the safety of guests and Cast Members remains their top priority. The parks and resort are currently operating under normal conditions and will continue to do so on Tuesday, October 8th.
However, a couple of closures have been announced. The following hotels will be closed beginning at 11AM on Wednesday, October 9th.
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Disney anticipates reopening the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs on Sunday, October 13th. The Copper Creek Cabins at Wilderness Lodge will likely reopen on Friday, October 11th.
Those currently staying at these locations can contact Guest Services or talk to Cast Members at your resort with any questions. As of now, these are the only closure announcements for Disney World. We’ll be watching for more as the storm gets closer.
Over the past couple of days, Disney World has restricted new hotel reservations for October 8th through the 10th, as well as halted new park pass reservations from being made for those who need them. Disney World’s hotel reservation changes and cancelation policy has also been updated for dates through October 12th. If you plan to stay at Disney World through this week, be on the lookout for new announcements and watch for local weather forecasts. Cast Members are also available to assist you if needed.
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