Closures Announced at Disney World Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s Landfall

Florida is bracing for a major hurricane. Disney World has just announced its first closures due to the impending storm.

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton has intensified into a category 5 hurricane. Now winds are expected to reach 160 mph. As a reference, this was a Category 4 storm just this morning.

The Orlando International Airport announced that they will cease commercial operations on Wednesday morning, October 9th. Travelers are encouraged to check directly with their airlines for flight updates.

Tampa International Airport will close due to Hurricane Milton and suspend flight operations at 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The airport will only reopen when it is safe to do so.

Read more about the Hurricane Watch issued for Disney World HERE.

Walt Disney World Announces Closures

Walt Disney World has just announced the closure of some of its resorts due to Hurricane Milton. Today, Guests staying at the impacted resorts have begun to be notified.

Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the Copper Creek Cabins at Dinsey’s Wilderness Lodge, and the Treehouse Villas at Dinsey’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will temporarily close due to Hurricane Milton.

On Wednesday, October 9th beginning at 11 am, Disney will temporarily close the Copper Creek Cabins at Dinsey’s Wilderness Lodge, the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

What Does This Mean for You?

If you are staying at one of the impacted resorts, you will need to check out by 11 am on Wednesday or reach out to Disney for assistance with additional accommodations. At The Fort, all dining and recreational activities are closed along with the resort.

Guests will need to check out or seek assistance from Disney for alternative accomodations.

Due to these areas being more wooded than other resorts and prone to flooding, Guests can anticipate it to be closed for several days. We will update readers when reopening announcements are made.

At this time, the rest of Walt Disney World is operating under normal conditions. You can see the current changes to Walt Disney World policies as they prepare for Hurricane Milton HERE.

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