Does Disney World give refunds for bad weather?

Disney's official policy is that it does not offer refunds for rain. What is this? The show must go on, and even when it is rainy, Disney World is open. Now, of course if Disney does happen to close for a weather event (like a hurricane) they will issue refunds then.



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Can I cancel or modify my theme park tickets or vacation packages? A: Tickets and packages at Walt Disney World Resort are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

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No, Disney does not offer rain checks or any kind of compensation for a rainy day. This does not mean that your day will be ruined. There are still things to do at Disney when it does rain.

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If you think that the day you will be in the parks is just too risky to try because of the rain, you can always try and rebook your Theme Park Reservation and change the date of your ticket. You will be able to do both from your My Disney Experience account online or your My Disney Experience app.

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Even if it's drizzling, for the most part, Disney World's outdoor rides and other open-air attractions remain open, meaning that you can still have a great (albeit damp) time. Still, be aware that, for safety reasons, some attractions may have to close during periods of heavy rain or lightning.

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Unless the weather is really bad (hurricane level), the theme parks don't typically close. However, safety is the first concern so some attractions may shut down until the weather clears. Many Guests go back to their Resort hotels during rainy weather. We have made some absolutely magical memories on rainy days.

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Yes, you can cancel Disney Plus at any time. However, keep in mind you will not receive a refund for cancelling your subscription. Instead, you will be able to continue using Disney Plus for the rest of the subscription period. At the end of that period, you will not be charged, but you will lose access.

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For room and ticket packages, the policy is a little different. You have to cancel your reservation within 30 days of the first day of your stay to get a full refund on your trip. For cancelations made 2 days to 29 days prior to your arrival, a refund will be issued MINUS a cancellation fee of $200 per package.

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Yes, as long as your theme park ticket remains valid, you may cancel and book new theme park reservations on dates valid for your ticket and that still have reservation availability. (If you are using 1-day tickets, here is information about dates that different 1-day tickets are valid.

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Click Tickets and Passes. Find the ticket you'd like to change and follow the prompts to choose a new date and checkout. It is important to note that you must complete this process before the clock strikes midnight the day before your scheduled ticket date.

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Yes, as long as your theme park ticket remains valid, you may cancel and book new theme park reservations on dates valid for your ticket and that still have reservation availability. (If you are using 1-day tickets, here is information about dates that different 1-day tickets are valid.

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That said, don't expect Magic Kingdom or Disney Springs to be ghost towns just because of a few rain showers. Many guests will simply take their fun inside instead by going on some dark rides, seeing a show or getting something to eat.

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The truth is, when it is rainy outside, the parks will be a lot less busy. So if you can handle it, you will often find that you can get a lot done during a storm. But, if you prefer to stay totally out of the rain, there are other things you can do on property that are still a lot of fun.

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When is the latest I can cancel my reservation without being charged a fee? Guests may cancel up to 2 hours prior to their reservation without being charged.

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Some parks are better to visit on rainy days than others. At EPCOT, the only attraction that would close due to weather is Test Track. Most of the other rides — along with plenty of restaurants and shops — are located in Future World and are relatively close together so you wouldn't have to walk far in the rain.

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This makes the September/October 2023 a good time to visit. Even once Moana is open, we're actually expecting Walt Disney World to be relatively stable until “late 2024” when Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens. We expect TRON to keeps its virtual queue at least through the end of 2023.

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I hope you don't have to postpone your visit to the Disneyland Resort. But if you need to cancel a future theme park reservation, you have until 11:59 PM Pacific time the night before the reservation to cancel it.

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Vacation Package Reservations If you cancel or modify your trip at any point before 30 days prior to your check-in, you will not incur a penalty and you will be given back that deposit. If you cancel your reservation 29 days to 2 days before your arrival date you will be charged a cancellation fee of $200.

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Unfortunately, Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, meaning you cannot cancel them or get a refund.

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