After Hurricane Milton passed through Florida, many were wondering if Walt Disney World had reopened its doors to guests. The famous Orlando theme parks and resorts had taken precautions and closed temporarily before the storm hit. Let’s dive into the details of when Disney World closed and when it was set to reopen.
Prior to Hurricane Milton making landfall, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa were set to close temporarily. Some of these locations were scheduled to reopen on specific dates, with the Copper Creek Cabins likely to reopen on Friday, October 11.
The theme parks, including Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney Springs, closed at various times on Wednesday, October 9. It was indicated that the parks would likely remain closed on Thursday, October 10, with special events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom being canceled for the day.
Even on Thursday, October 10, Walt Disney World remained closed for the day. The official website stated that all theme parks and Disney Springs, along with the parking garages, were closed. However, for guests staying at Disney’s Orlando hotels, there were some entertainment options provided, such as free Disney movies in resort rooms, surprise character visits in lobbies, and free play in the arcades.
In a new update, the Walt Disney Company announced that Walt Disney World Resort had weathered the storm and that the theme parks and Disney Springs were scheduled to reopen on Friday, October 11. Despite some fake images circulating online depicting flooding at Disney World, the parks confirmed that there were no reports of any major flooding on Wednesday, October 9. AI-generated images were flagged as misleading, and X (formerly known as Twitter) clarified that these images were not depicting real events.
As Hurricane Milton passed through Florida, Walt Disney World took necessary precautions to ensure the safety of guests and employees. The closure of the theme parks and resorts was a temporary measure to weather the storm, and the reopening on Friday, October 11, brought relief to many Disney fans. It’s important to rely on official sources for information regarding such events and not fall for fake images or news circulating on social media.