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You know what they say about April showers…
It’s gonna be a rainy day in Disney World!
All over the Southeast, rainy weather and storms are brewing. This is typical for springtime, but doesn’t mean you should be any less prepared. Tornadoes and other severe storm systems have hit southern states this week, and now, some bad weather is coming to Florida. Disney World is likely to be affected, so here’s what you need to know.
Are you starting to plan for your 2025 trip to Disney World?
Orlando Airport
It’s never too early to start working on your plan — especially when you think about how we live in a world where flight cancellations can throw a wrench into even the most meticulously curated travel itineraries. Knowing which airlines are the most reliable can be a game-changer. So as we think about those 2025 plans, let’s take a look at recent data to see which airlines are better than the rest when it comes to keeping flights on schedule and minimizing cancellations.
The spring break travel season is upon us, and well, if you’re traveling this weekend, you may need to bring some patience, at least if you’re flying on one particular airline. So here’s the thing. Spring break travel means a LOT of people are flying into Orlando International Airport. However, this time of the year also brings rainy weather to the South and Southeast.
Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport
Those two things mean that this is the time of year that flight delays could happen (we saw delays around this time last year), especially on Southwest Airlines, which has a lot of flights coming and going from those destinations. As of March 9th, Southwest Airlines has delayed over 40% of its flights at Orlando International Airport. Ouch.
Planning for a Disney trip is complicated enough — but throw unexpected weather into the mix and things can go downhill pretty quickly.
Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure
And, while Disney World hunkers down for a “super soaker” storm, over in California, Disneyland is currently under a state of emergency due to a second “atmospheric river.” Here’s what we know.
One thing that will pretty much always be unpredictable in Florida is the weather.
Cloudy skies over Magic Kingdom
Sure, sometimes rides surprise us by going down, but at least we can kinda deal with that. But weather? Well, it’s notoriously finicky, but this weekend, we actually had a little bit of a warning. Recently, we heard that some bad weather was headed our way this weekend. Well, we’ve got an update on that weather.
Okay, I want you to take a deep breath in… and a deep breath out… Because the things we’re talking about today can be stressful. MORE than stressful, really — they can be flat-out panic-inducing.
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
But that’s why we’re talking about them RIGHT NOW; so that YOU know how to handle these situations on the slight chance that you happen to come across them during your once-in-a-lifetime Disney World vacation.
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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.
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!
We’ve battled all kinds of wild weather in Disney World!
Main Street USA
We’ve seen hurricanes, floods, severe thunderstorms, extreme heat, and even a few cold snaps in the parks. And in general, we’re pretty good about being prepared for all of it! But if you’re traveling to Disney World or Central Florida today, there are some weather-related issues that may delay your plans.
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!
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