What does Disney do with the animals at Animal Kingdom during a hurricane?
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.
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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.
Anything remaining will be cremated, including even the tiniest of animals. “Everything from guppies to elephants is incinerated,” says Neiffer. While burials were once commonplace at zoos, very few bury their animals anymore.
By the time a storm gets to Orlando, they usually are not strong enough to do extreme, lasting damage to Disney's structures. That being said, a look at the recent history over the last 5 years with hurricanes Matthew, Irma and Dorian, have all resulted park closures or some damage around Walt Disney World.
Going to Walt Disney World after a hurricane or tropical storm is a different experience but is still fun. The weather isn't the best, but this is the time to run through puddles and experience low wait times. Of course, if you don't feel safe driving, then don't visit the parks.