“I’m going to Disney World!” is something that you want to hear your favorite quarterback say after he won the Super Bowl. It’s something you don’t want to hear a major hurricane say… but if you could hear a hurricane speaking, you may have bigger problems. Hurricane Ian is about to make landfall in Florida, and Walt Disney World is currently in a hurricane watch. Accordingly, WDW is adjusting its operations to prepare for the storm.
Disney World’s theme park will be closing, as well as some resorts and experiences. Also, Disney World has adjusted its cancellation policy and waived certain fees. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s closing at Disney World due to Hurricane Ian, as well as all of the adjusted cancellation and refund policies.
Update Sept 27: Disney World will now close its theme parks and Disney Springs due to Hurricane Ian.
Walt Disney World Theme Park and Water Park Closures
Disney World’s theme parks, Disney Springs, and Disney water parks will close this Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Ian.
The following parks will be closed September 28 – 29.
- Magic Kingdom
- EPCOT
- Hollywood Studios
- Animal Kingdom
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
- Winter Summerland Minature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf
Disney Springs will close September 28. Disney says they anticipate it will also be closed on September 29, but no decision has been made.
Walt Disney World Resort Closures
The following resorts will be closed September 28 – 30 due to the weather.
- Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
- Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- The Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Additionally, performances of the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness have been cancelled Sept 28-30.
Cancellation Policy Changes
- Disney World will not enforce cancellation policies and fees for dining reservations, as well as at experiences like Savi’s Workshop and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
- Disney World is also waiving the change and cancellation fees for their resorts for check in dates of Monday September 26 – Monday October 3. Reservations can be changed or cancelled online or by calling Disney.
Do you have any questions about how Hurricane Ian will impact a Disney World vacation? Let me know in the comments below, and stay safe out there!
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