The Highest Standards of CareDisney is a recognized leader in animal care and conservation. For example, the following Walt Disney World locations have earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA):
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Disney's Animal Kingdom distinguishes itself from the rest of Walt Disney World's theme parks by featuring traditional attractions as well as hundreds of species of live animals. Special designs and provisions were incorporated throughout the park to protect the animals' welfare.
Well, Disney doesn't evacuate their animals. They remain on property. Actually, a lot of them are moved backstage to their pens and barns that are built to withstand a Major Hurricane.
To do so, Disney uses machines called smellitzers to push a certain fragrance into the air around you. The fragrance can be natural or artificial, and it is sprayed by means of pressurized air to ensure that it reaches the audience.
If a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area—or for your place of residence—within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you may reschedule or cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company Disney Resort Hotel Package and most room only reservations (booked directly with Disney) ...
And while this story may sound plausible at first, unfortunately, there is no evidence that a colony of furry employees truly exists at the Magic Kingdom, or anywhere else at Walt Disney World. So where did this myth come from?
The Magic Behind Disney SmellitizersThe Smellitizers combine a potent scented substance (like popcorn) with a powerful source of pressurized air, creating a fan-like movement. This propels the scent toward visitors while an exhaust system ensures that the aroma is efficiently circulated without contamination.
The Smellitizers combine a strong-smelling substance (that smells like popcorn or something else!) with a powerful source of air. And the air has to be moving in a pressurized way like a powerful fan. This propels the scent toward guests while an exhaust sucks it back in.
The unique smell of Pirates of the Caribbean is owed to the chemicals the park uses to keep things sanitary (as sanitary as a bunch of pirates can be— aarrr). Instead of using chlorine, they use a chemical called bromine, which has a unique damp and musty odor.
Disney has been spared any direct impactful tornado occurrences to date, thankfully. However, there have been several documented instances of menacing-looking funnel clouds forming in the skies just about the Parks.
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.
Indeed, there's no place on Earth quite like Disney's Animal Kingdom. Across more than 500 acres, over 2,000 animals—representing approximately 300 species, all managed and cared for under the guidelines of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)—call Disney's Animal Kingdom home.