Disney World To WAIVE Cancelation Fees Through Next Week

Tropical Storm Ian has torn through Florida, causing a multitude of issues statewide.

Tropical Storm Ian

Flood warnings have been issued, special events were canceled, hotels closed, the airport closed to commercial flights, and Disney World closed its theme parks for September 28th and 29th. Now Disney World has adjusted its hurricane policy, and here’s what you need to know.

Among the uncertainty about recovery efforts necessary in Florida, Disney World has extended its hurricane policy. Previously, Disney offered to waive change and cancelation fees for check-in dates between September 26th to October 3rd, but they have since extended this period of time to October 6th, 2022. Now, Disney has once again extended this to October 9th.

Tropical Storm Ian

As of now, Disney World has announced that they will reopen on Friday, September 30th, although visitors will not be allowed to check into Disney hotels until 3PM ET. No check-ins were accepted on September 29th, and dining has been very limited at hotels that remained open.

Hurricane Ian Breakfast at the Disney Springs Holiday Inn

Select Disney World hotels will continue to be closed for the day on Friday, including Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. If you have a reservation at one of these hotels soon, Disney has said that they will be contacting you.

Polynesian Village Resort Bungalows

Disney is not currently showing any park pass reservation availability for Friday, September 30th, but they have announced that the parks will reopen that day. We’ll be watching closely for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB.