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If you’re heading to Disney World soon, you need to keep a close eye on the weather reports.
Don’t underestimate hurricane season!
A storm named Idalia is headed toward Florida and we’ve been sharing regular updates about Disney’s statements on the matter, what you should do if you’re planning a visit, and more. But now we’ve got an important update.
There’s one big thing you need to prepare for when visiting Disney World during the summer and early fall — hurricane season.
Storms can hit Disney World often throughout late summer and early fall
Already, Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for the counties within which Disney World is located, and Tropical Storm Idalia is projected to strengthen to become a hurricane as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico. Many Disney World visitors might be wondering what this means for the parks. Well, Disney has officially shared a statement.
If you have a trip to Disney World planned this week, you may have noticed that a tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to hit Florida in the coming days.
Storm in Hollywood Studios
While it’s important to be prepared in situations like this, don’t panic! Disney World has many systems in place to make sure guests stay safe during all kinds of severe weather. However, there are still things that you can do to make sure you are prepared for whatever situation you might encounter — let’s talk about it.
A huge part of planning a trip to Disney World is figuring out exactly how to get there.
It’s about to get more expensive to drive to Florida
Flying is always a good option, especially if you live far away. Plus, airlines typically offer pretty good discounts to Orlando. However, some of you may choose to drive, and sometimes that could be the best budget-friendly option. Driving, though, may no longer be as budget-friendly as we thought, thanks to rising gas prices in Florida.
Rope dropping, or arriving to the rides and attractions right when they open for the day, is a great way to experience rides and attractions without those ridiculously long waits or the need to purchase a Lightning Lane or Genie+.
Rope drop in Magic Kingdom
We recommend rope dropping rides and attractions to most Disney World visitors if they’re hoping to experience certain attractions without standing in line for hours. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Slinky Dog Dash, and Avatar: Flight of Passage are all rides with somewhat bearable wait times at rope drop — to name a few. We usually say that this isn’t necessary, only recommended, and that you will also experience wait-time drops later in the evening for most popular rides. However, recent events tell us that rope dropping might actually be necessary right now after all. 😳
When a major storm hits the Orlando area while you’re on a Disney World vacation, what do you do? How do you get refunds on your trip? Where do you shelter in place?
The crowd in Hollywood Studios before Tropical Storm Nicole
Which items are you gonna need to have on hand (and which ones aren’t gonna do you a lick of good)? We’re covering EVERYTHING you need to know about those tropical storms TODAY, on DFB Guide.
Nothing can ruin your Disney World vacation faster than a torrential downpour. Okay, we can think of at least one more thing that might be worse than a little rain — we’re talking about a full-blown hurricane.
Rainy Day in Hollywood Studios
Disney World is found in sunny Central Florida, which just so happens to see quite a bit of tropical weather — the good and the bad. If you’re heading to the parks this hurricane season, we’re sharing everything you need to know.
So, you want to go on a Disney Cruise?
Donald and Captain Mickey
We totally get it. A tropical escape, Disney-themed dining, AND getting to see Mickey and Minnie in their captain attire? Sign us up. But, there’s a pretty big situation that you might face on select Disney cruises: hurricanes. Thinking about booking a cruise during hurricane season? Read this first.
We’ve seen all kinds of weather conditions in Disney World!
Rainy Day in Hollywood Studios
From extreme heat to surprising cold to hurricane season, we feel like we’ve seen it all. And since Disney World is located in hurricane country, the parks get an excessive amount of rain throughout the year. Because of that, we’ve seen some pretty wild flooding in Disney World, and we’re here to talk about it!
If you’re planning to visit Disney World over the next few months, you need to pay close attention to the weather.
Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom
While summer in Florida might make you think of heat, sunshine, and some rain showers, severe weather — including hurricanes — can impact the Orlando area and sometimes even shut DOWN Disney World. Each hurricane season is unique though, and this year will be a little different than years past. Here’s what you need to know.
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