Hurricane Idalia touched down right outside Orlando's Disney World, but the storm didn't stop the park from opening for business. The Category 3 storm hit Florida's Big Bend around 8 a.m. yesterday, which is just a couple hours by car from the family-friendly park.
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Health & SafetyWe 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.
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.
The Water Parks When it Rains at Disney WorldThey 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.
Will there be fireworks if it rains? Almost always, that answer is “yes.” Unlike at Disneyland where nighttime fireworks are often cancelled due to wind, fireworks and nighttime entertainment is typically not cancelled at Walt Disney World.
Lucky for us, ponchos are available for purchase at Disneyland if it starts to pour. Child-size ponchos go for $10 and adult-size ones for $12. But remember, Mirsa: prices and availability of these items are subject to change at any time.
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.
They remain open if there is rain without lightning. Very rarely, they will close for air temperature reasons, like if the outdoor temperature won't be getting out of the 40s during the day. And of course if there are hurricane warnings, guests will be kept away from the pools.
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.
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.
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.