What is Disney World like after a hurricane?

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.



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If there is a bad storm with thunder and lightning, some attractions might get closed, but the parks will stay open until the storm passes. If there is a hurricane warning in the Orlando area then that is another story. Walt Disney World can close due to hurricanes, and it has actually shut down the parks.

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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.

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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).

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We'll begin with an important caveat: Disney World's hotels are all generally considered safe when it comes to hurricanes (though limited spots like Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, or the Treehouse Villas may be evacuated in some situations for certain safety concerns).

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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Tropical Storm Idalia - August 29. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park and all Walt Disney World mini-golf courses will be closed August 30, 2023 due to the approaching Hurricane Idalia. Walt Disney World's four main theme parks are currently operating as normal, with no changes to operating hours yet planned.

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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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You'll find that most Guests will continue having fun even through the storms, and most rides and attractions will keep running as long as there is no lightning and it is safe to do so. Walt Disney World Resort does not usually refund tickets due to inclement weather.

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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.

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