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Flooding in Disney World
This summer hasn’t brought us any overly dramatic weather so far at Disney World, other than rain, until Hurricane Erin started to form and make its way. Let’s take a look at the latest news!
Florida weather is like a game of roulette, and during hurricane season, the house always wins eventually.
Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton
If you’re planning a Disney World trip between June and November, there’s a real chance you’ll have to deal with a tropical storm or even a full-on hurricane. And trust me, as someone who lives here and has done Disney during hurricane season more times than I can count, there are ways to plan smart and protect your vacation. These tips aren’t theoretical — they come straight from experience. Let’s get into it.
So, when exactly does hurricane season start in Disney World?
Rainy day at Magic Kingdom
Here’s the thing: hurricane season has a date on the calendar, but Mother Nature doesn’t really follow rules. Officially, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. But over the past few years, we’ve seen storms pop up earlier and earlier—sometimes even weeks before June hits. And according to early 2025 forecasts, that trend might not be slowing down anytime soon. Let’s talk about what that means if you’re planning a Disney World trip soon.
Disney World is closing soon.
Rainy day at Hollywood Studios ahead of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches the west coast of Florida, the forecast is prompting Disney World to announce it will close its parks.
Planning a Disney World trip can be pretty overwhelming — especially when you have to worry about severe storms.
Storm view from aboard Disney Cruise Line
Hurricane season is expected to be worse this year than what we’ve seen in the past, and we’ve been doing our best to bring you the latest news and planning tips you need to know if you’ll be heading to Disney World during that time. But, it’s not all bad news, as experts are now using new technology that helps predict storms more accurately.
Planning a Disney World trip is complicated enough without having to worry about severe storms, but unfortunately, it can be an inevitability at certain times of the year.
Cinderella Castle
Experts have predicted that the 2024 hurricane season will be worse than previous years, and with it quickly approaching, it’s time to start preparing! Especially when you consider that we might be in for a seriously dangerous few months with new expert predictions.
It might seem too early to say this, but the 2024 hurricane season is nearly upon us.
Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Idalia 2023
Each year Florida prepares for its annual hurricane season, and naturally, this year is no different. Disney World is always prepared during a hurricane and typically makes your stay in one of the hotels fun and memorable (as well as safe, of course). But there are some differences between this year and other years in terms of predictions and outlook for what’s to come. Eric Burris, the chief meteorologist of WESH News, shared his insight into the predictions for the coming season, and how this year may be different from the recent past.
Hurricane Idalia is nearing Florida, and residents are preparing now in advance of the storm’s landfall.
Storm in Hollywood Studios
The storm is expected to hit eastern Florida on Wednesday morning (August 30th), and it will pass through the state later that day. The Orange County mayor, Mayor Demings, held a press conference today (August 29th) to give an update on the county’s preparations and expectations for Hurricane Idalia.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nicole has been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane as of 7PM ET on November 9th.
Disney has already announced several changes that will happen at the Disney World parks and hotels in response to Tropical Storm Nicole, which is expected to affect Central Florida today (November 9th) and tomorrow.
The castle stays right here, even when it hurricanes.
The parks are going to have a phased closure beginning at 5PM on November 9th, and several nighttime events have been canceled. Disney suspended cancelation fees as well, so you can cancel your reservations without penalty if you had previously planned to visit in the next few days. Now, we have an update about the tropical storm and its potential to become a hurricane. [Read more…]
Hurricane Ian is currently a Category 4 hurricane. The storm is expected to make landfall along the west coast of Florida on Wednesday, September 28th. In preparation, Florida officials have issued mandatory evacuations in some counties and various extreme weather watches and warnings throughout the state. A tornado watch has now been issued for Central Florida.
©The Orlando Sentinel
Disney World has responded to the incoming storm by closing some hotels and attractions, updating their cancelation policy, and limiting available hotel reservations. If you were planning to fly in or out of Florida (for a Disney vacation or otherwise), there’s a major airport update you should be aware of. [Read more…]
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