How long will Disney World be closed after Hurricane Ian?

Walt Disney World's theme parks will be closed for two days due to Hurricane Ian, the company announced Tuesday, as the hurricane shutters tourist attractions throughout central Florida before making landfall Wednesday.



Walt Disney World was closed for a total of two days due to Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The theme parks and Disney Springs shut down on Wednesday, September 28, and Thursday, September 29, as the massive storm crossed the Florida peninsula. This marked one of the few times in history that the resort had to completely halt operations. Fortunately, the property sustained only minimal damage, such as downed trees and minor flooding in construction areas, allowing for a "phased reopening" to begin on Friday, September 30. During the closure, Disney implemented its comprehensive hurricane policy, allowing guests to cancel or reschedule their vacations without penalty and providing "shelter-in-place" activities for those staying at the onsite resort hotels. While the closure was brief, the logistical undertaking of securing four theme parks, two water parks, and over 25 hotels in less than 48 hours remains a testament to Disney's rigorous emergency preparedness protocols, ensuring that the "Most Magical Place on Earth" could return to safety as quickly as possible once the winds subsided.

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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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Hundreds of Kissimmee residents have been rescued from floodwaters by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and the Florida National Guard. And over at Pebble Pointe in Kissimmee where there are 600 homes, Osceola deputies rescued people of all ages using airboats.

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Health & Safety We remain intentional in our commitment to health and safety, and will continue to operate with this in mind. Face coverings are optional for Guests in both indoor and outdoor locations. However, face coverings are not permitted while experiencing water slides or in the water.

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Since opening in 1971, Disney World has only been forced to close eight times as a result of a hurricane, according to the unofficial Disney blog Inside the Magic. The most recent closure happened in 2019 as Hurricane Dorian approached.

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Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Pine Island, Captiva Island sustained the most damage, with officials saying not one structure escaped damage. Cape Coral, with more than 200,000 residents and Fort Myers, felt the effects, with the worst extending to the U.S. 41 corridor and slightly behind.

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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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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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For cancellations made 2 days to 29 days prior to guest arrival, amounts paid, minus a cancellation fee of $200.00 per package and minus any cancellation fees assessed by third party hotels or other suppliers, non-refundable runDisney race registrations, non-refundable travel protection plan costs and other amounts ...

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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 was closed for a record 116 days
  • Hurricane Floyd: September 15, 1999.
  • Hurricane Frances: September 4-5, 2004.
  • Hurricane Jeanne: September 26, 2004.
  • Hurricane Matthew: October 7, 2016.
  • Hurricane Irma: September 10-11, 2017.
  • COVID 19 Pandemic: March 16, 2020 ? July 11, 2020 (116 days)


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