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The Best Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World

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Given Disney World’s Central Florida location, hurricanes are an unfortunate fact of life for the resort, which means that there’s a chance Disney World guests could be stuck in their hotel, riding out a storm. In that terrible situation, there are some options better than others…

Crowds in Magic Kingdom ahead of the hurricane

In the last several years, Disney World has dealt with several hurricanes, including Hurricane Milton in 2024. During those storms, Disney shut down their theme parks and other attractions, instructing guests to shelter in place. During Milton, Disney provided discounted room rates, meals, and Hurricane Kits to guests, as well as Disney character appearances to calm the nerves of children.

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7 Hurricane Season Tips from a Disney World Expert Who Lives in Florida

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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.

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Weather ALERT: Heavy Rain Expected to Fall Across Florida as Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins

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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).

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When Will Hurricane Season Start in Disney World?

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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.

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NEW RULES For Hurricane Season in Disney World for 2025

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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…]

What Happens If There Is a Hurricane During My Disney Cruise?

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Are you planning on taking a Disney Cruise in the future?

Disney Magic Cruise Ship

There is a lot to prepare for in advance, and you might be thinking through some problems that could arise on your trip. You might be worried about getting seasick while on the ship. You might be worried about the weather and what to do if a hurricane is coming. We are here to help put your mind at ease.

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National Hurricane Center Names 2025 Tropical Cyclones After 4 (!!!) Disney Characters

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Hurricane season is just around the corner, which means the 2025 tropical cyclone names have been released.

Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton

If you didn’t know, there’s an official list of storm names cycled through every six years. They’re in alphabetical order, so the year’s first storm starts with A, then the second B, and so on. Some names are retired if the storm is severe enough! While scanning the list, we noticed some familiar names; we didn’t expect to see potential hurricanes named after some of our favorite Disney characters!

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NEWS: Disney Reports $130 Million in Hurricane Losses

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The Walt Disney Company recently held its fourth quarter and final earnings call for the year, and we learned quite a bit about just how the company is doing overall.

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With new lands coming to the Disney parks, new ships being added to Disney Cruise Line, plenty of new movies and shows coming to theaters and Disney+, and more, the future seems pretty bright for the Walt Disney Company. But Disney World and much of Florida were impacted in various ways by recent hurricanes, and now we have an idea of just how much.

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NEWS: National Hurricane Center Monitoring System with 90% Chance of Development

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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.

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National Hurricane Center Warns Caribbean and Southern Florida to Brace for Tropical Storm Rafael

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A potentially dangerous storm is brewing in the Atlantic.

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While the Atlantic Hurricane Season is technically almost over (technically ending November 30th), that doesn’t mean it’s too late for dangerous storms to develop in the region. In fact, as of November 5th, 2024, there’s a massive tropical storm currently churning in the Caribbean.

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