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A tropical storm has formed in the Caribbean Sea and the National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the system.
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Could this storm impact Disney World in the coming days? We have all the details about Tropical Storm Sara.
We’re so close to the end of hurricane season for the year, but not without a little more excitement.
Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane season in Florida runs through the end of November, but as we are still in the middle of the month, there’s still a chance that new storms could pop up. And unfortunately, that’s exactly what the NHC is concerned about. A new area of interest has appeared in the Caribbean that has a chance of impacting Florida in the next week or so.
We’re keeping a close eye on Hurricane Milton as it makes its way toward Florida.
Orlando International Airport
A State of Emergency has been declared for several Florida counties, including the Disney World area, and Disney has even begun restricting hotel reservations due to the storm. We saw Tampa International Airport cease operations earlier today, and now, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is following suit. Here’s what we know.
We’re in the middle of hurricane season in Central Florida, and that means we’re keeping a close eye on the weather.
Rain in EPCOT
For the past several days, we’ve been watching a few possible storm systems around the United States to see if anything develops into a major storm. Currently, Tropical Storm John is strengthening off of the Pacific coast of Mexico, but on top of that, there’s a developing system to keep an eye on in the Atlantic.
In early February 2024 Disneyland Resort went under a state of emergency.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
After severe weather impacted much of California over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for eight counties — including Orange County, where Disneyland Resort is located. But, Disneyland remained open through the storms and we’re giving you a look at what it was like to be in the park under a state of emergency.
It’s officially hurricane season and Florida is experiencing its first major storm of the year.
Storm in Magic Kingdom
Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a dangerous Category 4 storm as it passed through the Gulf of Mexico, and then made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Big Bend area of Florida. Some of Disney World’s experiences have closed due to the extreme weather — like Typhoon Lagoon and some of its miniature golf courses — but its four main parks have remained open. So, what is it like being in Disney World during this type of storm? Come find out.
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 are a few reasons why you might need to LEAVE the Disney World parks in the middle of the day.
Animal Kingdom
Maybe you’ve got a dining reservation at one of the resorts or Disney Springs that you can’t miss. Maybe you’ve got some little ones who need a nap at the hotel and some cool-down time at the pool. Or maybe, you’re not prepared to stick it out when bad weather starts rolling your way!
It can rain frequently in Central Florida. And when that happens, some rides around the Disney Parks might close temporarily for safety reasons. But does Disney ever close the whole park due to rain? What does Disney do when it rains — and what should YOU do? We’ve got the answers!
Wet day in Magic Kingdom
If you’ll be in Disney World for more than a couple of days, there’s a high chance that you’ll run into a pop-up storm or some rain and potentially lightning during your trip!
If you’ll be traveling to the Orlando area during hurricane season, it’s critical that you know what to expect and how to prepare.
Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom
Hurricane season generally takes place from June 1st through November 30th. In 2022, the season brought a large amount of flooding to Orlando through Hurricane Ian, and once again impacted the Orlando area with Tropical Storm Nicole. One key thing that can be impacted by storms is the Orlando International Airport. We’ve seen the airport CLOSE due to recent storms, but what exactly does this spot do to prepare for bad weather? We’ve got an inside look!
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