Can you stay at a Disney resort during a hurricane?

Safety & Security. Walt Disney World boasts some of the best infrastructure found in Hurricane Territory. Every window and doorway of every building is built to withstand hurricane-force winds. Every guest gets a room, just like always, and everyone is asked to stay sheltered at their resort until the storm passes.



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Florida is known to be incredibly rainy during the summer months, and June through November is also considered hurricane season. Although a hurricane may sound scary for many who are not familiar, Disney property is actually one of the safest places to be in the middle of a hurricane.

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Every window and doorway of every building is built to withstand hurricane-force winds. Every guest gets a room, just like always, and everyone is asked to stay sheltered at their resort until the storm passes.

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I would not have an issue being at WDW, in any resort, during a hurricane, the buildings are safe and hard to be flooded. A lot of the time the worse part of hurricanes occur in the middle of the night, when it's dark outside.

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Disney Entertainment during Hurricane Park Closures Yes, Disney hosts costumed character interactions to pass the time. You'll often find these characters in the hotel lobbies, entertaining children and adults alike. Disney Characters Entertaining Guests At The Contemporary During The Hurricane! | Playing Together!

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Considering hurricanes of Categories 1 to 5, the most secure regions in Florida include Central Florida (for instance, Orlando), Northeast Florida (such as Palatka), Central West Florida (Tampa), and North Central Florida (including Gainesville).

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In general, Disney World is a 365 day a year operation. It never closes, even for rain, with basically one exception. Hurricanes.

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The closure of the Orlando-area Disney parks has only happened eight times before now, according to media reports: For Disneyland, the two parks, Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, will close at midnight tonight and will stay closed until next month.

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If you are at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel and a tornado hits, you would be instructed to the lowest level of the resort. In the theme parks, a tornado evacuation will entirely depend on which area of the parks you are in.

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The good news is that most hotels have an emergency plan in place in case a natural disaster occurs while you're on vacation. This could include designated safe zones, back up generators, food, bottled water, and first aid supplies. If you're close to the ground level, ask the hotel staff if you can change rooms.

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Refuse to Leave Unless Safety is at Risk Sometimes, hotels may be legally required to provide shelter and accommodation during severe weather conditions. If you feel that leaving the hotel would put you in immediate danger, explain your concerns to the staff and request that they provide a safe alternative.

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Where to Stay During Hurricane Season: 5 of the Best Storm-Equipped Hotels
  • Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, South Walton, Florida. ...
  • Barcelo Karmina, Manzanillo, Mexico. ...
  • Xanadu Island Resort, Ambergris Caye, Belize. ...
  • Barcelo Gran Faro, Baja California. ...
  • Captain's Quarters Resort, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.


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As guests will be asked to shelter in place at their resorts, Disney rolls out the pixie dust to keep everyone entertained and to quell any hurricane anxiety. Expect each hotel to arrange a slate of indoor activities, such as games, movie marathons and, if you're lucky, Disney character meet-and-greets.

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Going to Walt Disney World after a hurricane or tropical storm is a different experience but is still fun. The weather isn't the best, but this is the time to run through puddles and experience low wait times. Of course, if you don't feel safe driving, then don't visit the parks.

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Does Disney World close for hurricanes? It is very rare for Disney World to entirely close for a storm. Typically, the park stays open while certain rides or attractions will close as the weather requires. The most recent time the park entirely closed was for Hurricane Irma in September 2019.

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Worst Times to Visit Disney World Despite this, prices and crowd size both hit a peak in June, July, and August — so if you want to save money and avoid unpleasantly long lines, you may want to plan your trip for another season.

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Disney World announced that visitors can cancel or reschedule their trip within seven days of the hurricane warning and will not have to pay any fees. However, Disney World will only accept those cancelations or reschedules for customers who booked their tickets through Disney World.

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You'll find that most Guests will continue having fun even through the storms, and most rides and attractions will keep running as long as there is no lightning and it is safe to do so. Walt Disney World Resort does not usually refund tickets due to inclement weather.

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The Water Parks When it Rains at Disney World They will close down the rides for thunder and lightning. The park will still be open so you can shop or eat. You can check out this video of Elsa and I doing the Slush Gusher at Blizzard Beach in a hard downpour.

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