Like the Waffle House, Walt Disney World rarely closes.
With the threat of Hurricane Ian to Central Florida, will Disney shut things down for now?
As of Tuesday, the theme park resort plans to be up and running with the exception of a few attractions and accommodations.
What’s open
The major theme parks, including Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Epcot will be open for now.
The Disney Springs shopping and entertainment complex also will remain open.
“Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions as we prepare to make necessary adjustments based on the latest information from the National Weather Service,” the company said in a statement. “We continue to put the safety of our Cast Members and Guests first and will share updates with you as we monitor Hurricane Ian.
What’s closed
The following resort areas will be closed Wednesday through Friday, according to Walt Disney World:
▪ Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
▪ Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
▪ Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
▪ Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
The following attractions will close Wednesday and Thursday:
▪ Typhoon Lagoon
▪ Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf
Restaurant cancellation policies
Disney says it will not enforce restaurant and “experience” cancellation policies until further notice for dining.
Past closings
Disney World’ shut down two days for Hurricane Irma five years ago and also closed at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, among just a handful of closings since the theme park resort opened in 1971.
