What happens to my Disney tickets if there is a hurricane?

What happens to my Disney tickets if there is a hurricane? 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.

Does cancelling a Disney trip cost money?

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 ...

What happens if there is a tornado at Disney?

If you are at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel and a tornado hits, you would be instructed to the lowest level of the resort. In the theme parks, a tornado evacuation will entirely depend on which area of the parks you are in.

What happens if the weather is bad at Disney?

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.

Can you stay at a Disney resort during a hurricane?

Safety & Security. Walt Disney World boasts some of the best infrastructure found in Hurricane Territory. 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.

Are hotels safe to stay in during a hurricane?

The good news is that most hotels have an emergency plan in place in case a natural disaster occurs while you're on vacation. This could include designated safe zones, back up generators, food, bottled water, and first aid supplies. If you're close to the ground level, ask the hotel staff if you can change rooms.

What is Disney World like during a hurricane?

I would not have an issue being at WDW, in any resort, during a hurricane, the buildings are safe and hard to be flooded. A lot of the time the worse part of hurricanes occur in the middle of the night, when it's dark outside.

What is the rainiest month in Disney World?

The wet months at Walt Disney World are June, July, August, and September. During that time, you can expect that it will rain almost every day. Most of the time you will get an intense drenching for an hour in the late afternoon which then passes quickly.

How many times has Disney World closed?

The closure of the Orlando-area Disney parks has only happened eight times before now, according to media reports: For Disneyland, the two parks, Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, will close at midnight tonight and will stay closed until next month.

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.

Has Disney ever closed due to hurricane damage?

Since opening in 1971, Disney has only closed eight times due to hurricanes. Closures have lasted anywhere from a few hours to several days, with the longest weather-related closure coming during Hurricane Frances in 2004 when portions of Disney remained closed for three full days.

Is Orlando safe from hurricanes?

Considering hurricanes of Categories 1 to 5, the most secure regions in Florida include Central Florida (for instance, Orlando), Northeast Florida (such as Palatka), Central West Florida (Tampa), and North Central Florida (including Gainesville).

Has Disney ever closed due to weather?

It never closes, even for rain, with basically one exception. Hurricanes. Even then it doesn't always close for hurricanes. The parks have closed three times in the last 20 years due to hurricanes.

How do I cancel my Disney hurricane trip?

If you have questions, are unable to modify or cancel online or you need additional help rescheduling your vacation due to a hurricane warning, please call (407) 939-7675. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Does Disney refund tickets due to hurricane?

Disney World announced that visitors can cancel or reschedule their trip within seven days of the hurricane warning and will not have to pay any fees. However, Disney World will only accept those cancelations or reschedules for customers who booked their tickets through Disney World.