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Being located in Florida, Disney World is filled with sunny, hot weather almost all year round. Unfortunately, that means it’s also home to hurricane season, and if you’re not prepared, it can ruin your Disney World trip.
Rainy day in Magic Kingdom
Don’t worry — that’s why we’re here! We’ve been coming to Disney World during storm season for a long time, so we pulled our best tips and tricks together so you can still have a great trip.
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ve already got a lot on your plate. You’ll need to figure out your budget, where you’re staying, how long you’re staying, what tickets you need, where to eat (SO important!), and more.
The parks closed due to Hurricane Milton
However, if you travel to Disney World in the summer, you have one more thing you need to think about: hurricane season. That’s because a tropical storm or hurricane could completely up-end your plans in Disney World. Not only will you need to plan for potentially rainy weather (that can close all outdoor rides), but you also have to deal with weather bad enough that Disney World could close its parks. Well, if you’re traveling to Disney World SOON, let’s just say hurricane season could be about to kick off in the Caribbean (which could mean a storm is headed to Florida).
Let’s be real — planning a Disney World vacation takes enough strategic thinking without adding weather wildcards into the mix. But with 2024’s record-breaking hurricane season behind us, and forecasters predicting an active 2025 season according to CBS News, those of us planning trips during hurricane season need to approach things differently.
Rainy day at Magic Kingdom
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will take place from June through November. We’ve experienced both sides of the Disney hurricane equation — the perfectly sunny trip where the only water we encountered was at our hotel pool, and the vacation where we watched Cast Members sandbag storefronts before a hurricane. Being prepared is the difference between a great trip and a disaster. [Read more…]
Are you ready for a LOT of change in Disney World?
We know, we know, change is scary, but it’s really all part of Walt Disney’s visions for the parks. Well, 2025 is going to be a massive year of change for Disney World as we get ready to add entire new lands to three parks, get a brand new version of a current ride in EPCOT, get new entertainment (as in new shows AND a new parade) and more. However, there are still things we’re dreading about Disney World in 2025.
We’re so close to the end of hurricane season for the year, but not without a little more excitement.
Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane season in Florida runs through the end of November, but as we are still in the middle of the month, there’s still a chance that new storms could pop up. And unfortunately, that’s exactly what the NHC is concerned about. A new area of interest has appeared in the Caribbean that has a chance of impacting Florida in the next week or so.
For the past several months, we’ve been keeping a close eye on potential storm systems heading for the United States.
Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton
During hurricane season, the probability of storms is higher than at other times of year, and we’ve already seen a few major hurricanes that impacted the southern part of the country. But it seems that the season isn’t over yet, because the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is watching three different developing systems in the Atlantic.
This week, we’ve been keeping a close eye on the path of Hurricane Milton.
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The storm made landfall in Florida last night and many businesses and tourist destinations were closed in preparation for the bad weather. Among those locations that closed was Universal Orlando, but they’ve now released information about reopening.
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?
In Central Florida, we’re preparing for a major storm.
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Hurricane Milton is set to roll through the state in the next few days, and businesses and residents are prepping to deal with the fallout. Theme parks have modified procedures and booking policies, while government officials are encouraging people to take Tuesday to gather supplies. But if you’re taking a flight out, what do things look like at the airport?
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