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Hurricane Idalia is headed toward Florida and it could impact your travel plans.
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Thus far, we’ve shared updated weather notices about the storm and its projected path, the Orange County Mayor has warned of the weather impact in the area due to the hurricane, and Disney has made specific requests for those staying at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground when it comes to storm precautions. But now we’ve got another update.
If you’ve been following the news the past few days, then you probably know about Hurricane Idalia.
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What was previously a Tropical Storm has now become a full-fledged hurricane, expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast sometime Wednesday morning. Floridians and those traveling to Florida are preparing for the impact of the storm, and we’re keeping an eye on all the updates you need to know if you’ll be in the area. The latest of those updates comes from the Orlando International Airport.
If you’re at Disney World or visiting Disney World within the next few days, you’ll want to pay close attention.
If you’re at Disney World right now, stay weather-aware!
As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to the Southeastern coast of Florida, Orlando and its surrounding counties have been instructed to stay weather-aware as Tropical Storm Warnings remain in place. While Disney World has not yet announced park closures, they have released statements on their website ahead of the storm.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
No matter how much planning you’ve put into your vacation, sometimes the unpredictable happens that causes your trip to be canceled.
Rain in Hollywood Studios
Severe weather can threaten Florida and Disney World. That might make you wonder just what happens if a hurricane cancels your visit. We’re breaking down Disney World’s cancelation policy and sharing everything you need to know.Â
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