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Disney World has updated its closures for Hurricane Milton!
Cinderella Castle during Hurricane Helene
Disney World has already begun a phased closing of its theme parks today, October 9th, with Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney Springs closing at 2PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom both closed at 1PM.
Hurricane Milton is heading straight for Central Florida, and it seems like everyone in the area is getting prepped.
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We’ve already seen closures announced for the Orlando International Airport, Disney World, Universal Orlando, and more. Local authorities are encouraging residents to gather supplies and remain in safe areas. But what do you need to know to ride out the storm, especially if you’re riding it out in Disney World?
We’re keeping a close eye on Hurricane Milton as it heads for Florida.
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Businesses and residents of Central Florida have been preparing for the incoming storm. Both Disney World and Universal Orlando are planning temporary closures ahead of the storm, and locals are evacuating or preparing to shelter in place by stocking up on the essentials. Now that we’re mid-week and the storm is coming closer, what do things look like?
Orlando International Airport
The closure of the Orlando International Airport comes ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida and move through the Central Florida area.
Universal Orlando Resort has just announced adjustments to their operations due to Hurricane Milton.
Universal Orlando
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida early Thursday morning; however, the storm will be bringing severe weather prior to landfall. Forecasters anticipate heavy rain and strong winds for much of Central Florida.
Hurricane Milton is getting closer to Florida. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently predicting the hurricane to make landfall early Thursday morning, but wind and rain is expected to arrive ahead of its landfall.
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The NHC is expecting heavy rainfall and the potential for hurricane-force winds in the Central Florida and Disney World area. Disney World just provided an update about their change and cancelation fees.
We’re keeping a close eye on the incoming storm that’s set to impact Central Florida.
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Hurricane Milton should be making landfall later this week in Florida. Currently, the storm is registered as a Category 5 hurricane with strong winds and heavy rains. And if you’re going to be riding out the weather in the area of impact, you may be wondering what you should do. A recent cell phone alert is doling out warnings and tips.
Much of the state is still reeling from Hurricane Helene as Hurricane Miltion approaches Florida.
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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. Now, Disney has also waived its hotel cancelation fees in preparation for the storm.
If you’ve been planning to visit Disney World this week, we’re sure you’ve probably been paying attention to the latest weather news.
Magic Kingdom
If not, Tropical Storm Milton is forecasted to arrive and make landfall in Florida on Tuesday or Wednesday. By then, forecasters have estimated that it could be a Category 3 hurricane. Ahead of the storm, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a State of Emergency for 35 counties, including the counties where Disney World is. So you might be wondering if you should still go to Disney World or if you should cancel your trip. We’re going to go through what you need to know before you make that decision.
It’s hurricane season in Florida, which means we have to be weather-aware about potential storms in the Atlantic Ocean through November.
Pop Century Resort
We’ve already seen some hurricanes come through the Orlando area, including Hurricane Debby and, most recently, Hurricane Helene, which developed into an impactful hurricane, affecting property and lives throughout the Southeast. Last week, the National Hurricane Center began watching another potential development in the Gulf of Mexico, which became a tropical storm and is now forecasted to become a hurricane before it reaches Florida. In fact, a State of Emergency was declared for many counties in Florida, including the Disney World area. Now, Disney World is beginning to respond to the potential storm ahead of its arrival in Florida.
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