Does Orlando get hit by hurricanes?

Orlando has an Extreme Wind Factor™ risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. It is most at risk from hurricanes. Average maximum wind speeds in Orlando are higher now than they were 30 years ago, and 100% of homes in Orlando have at least some risk.



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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 2017.

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All amounts you paid to Disney for rooms, theme park tickets, and other Disney products and services will be applied toward your new reservation. Any discounts or special offers applicable to your original confirmed vacation will not apply to the rescheduled vacation travel dates.

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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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Disney Keeps The Lights On Due to Walt Disney World's solar power and their electrical grid, they are able to maintain power to the rooms and necessities to keep things running smoothly until the storm passes. Disney even has their own water treatment plant to provide water throughout Walt Disney World!

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Cruise ships can delay the trip a bit so that it has time to pass, stay in port longer than planned, or take a different route altogether to avoid the storm. So, you're unlikely to ever be in an unsafe position if a hurricane occurs during your scheduled trip.

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The highest winds occur between the 3rd and 10th floor, so a basement or an underground garage would be the best place to stay unless the hotel is near the ocean, where total waves and flooding might occur. Stay away from windows and outside walls, because they could break or cave in.

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The rain generally isn't that big of a deal if you don't make it a big deal. 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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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.

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