Disney World Shuts Theme Parks Ahead of Hurricane Ian

Walt Disney World will close its theme parks temporarily due to Hurricane Ian, which is predicted to make landfall in Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday.

“Given the latest projections, Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks will be closed on Wednesday, Sept.

28, and Thursday, Sept.

29,” Disney Parks tweeted Tuesday evening. Hurricane Ian, currently a category 3 storm, could strengthen into a category 4 once it makes landfall in Florida. It could bring a “life-threatening storm surge” to the Florida west coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. 

Hurricane-force winds are expected beginning Wednesday morning in southwest and west central Florida. “Devastating wind damage is expected near the core of Ian,” the center added in its latest advisory. Heavy rainfall with the risk of flash flooding is also expected. The multiday Disney World closure includes Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Typhoon Lagoon water park, Winter Summerland Miniature Golf, Fairways Miniature Golf, Fantasia Gardens and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Disney Springs, the shopping and dining district, will close on Wednesday and is anticipated to be closed Thursday as well.  Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom has been canceled for Thursday, and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages departing Tuesday and Thursday have also been canceled. 

Disney World hotel guests are being asked to shelter in their resorts, but must check in by 3 p.m. ET Wednesday.

Several Disney resorts will close completely from Wednesday through Friday, however: Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Guests who have partially used multiday theme park tickets will have those tickets extended through Sept.

30, 2023. Universal Orlando will similarly close its theme parks and the CityWalk shopping and dining area on Wednesday and Thursday. Orlando airport will cease commercial operations at 10:30 a.m.

ET Wednesday. 

Tags:

espa listed on couponmatrix.ukgap listed on couponmatrix.ukjewson listed on couponmatrix.ukmercury-holidays listed on couponmatrix.ukpatpat listed on couponmatrix.ukrspb listed on couponmatrix.uk
espa listed on couponmatrix.ukLooking for a new range of beauty products which are more than skin deep? With ESPA, you’ll find a new way of unwinding and caring for your body thanks to their expert combination of science, holistic techniques and effective natural ingredients. If you’re looking for something specific, ESPA even offer the ability to shop by mood, so you can use your ESPA discount code to help create the you you’ve always wanted to be.
gap listed on couponmatrix.ukGap have a fun range of fashion that gives shoppers quality clothing options whatever their style preference is. Gap’s line of clothing is suited to everyone searching for subtle style, with clothes for men, women and kids that make you stand out from the crowd at affordable prices. When Gap launched, they revolutionised the way people across America styled themselves and this revolution made its way throughout the rest of the world, with Gap’s UK stores now a staple of the high street. Shoppers are drawn to Gap for the unique simplicity of their range which includes jeans, t-shirts and shoes, and now with your Gap discount codes you get the best deals possible on their fantastic selection of products.
jewson listed on couponmatrix.ukThere’s no task too large nor project too ambitious for the building whizzes at Jewson, experts in offering all the construction essentials anyone needs to start from the ground-up. Whether you need bricks and building supplies or power tools and cleaning equipment, a Jewson voucher code is all that’s required to get the machines and materials you need at a price below your budget. Even if you just need some advice or help planning a project, there’s always advice on hand from the experts at Jewson.
mercury-holidays listed on couponmatrix.ukWelcome to Mercury Holidays, specialists in handpicked holidays. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, family adventure, or solo expedition, Mercury Holidays will have the perfect package for you. From escorted tours to rail journeys, river cruises to fly drive tours, whatever your country of destination, Mercury Holidays will bring you the experience of a lifetime. With Mercury Holidays promo codes you can enjoy travel for less. Get out and explore with Mercury Holidays.
patpat listed on couponmatrix.ukKeeping up with your child’s wardrobe is an easy and affordable process with PatPat, the go-to supplier of kids fashion from babies up to ten years old. Offering everything from matching outfits for mother and child to eco-friendly cloth diapers, you’ll have more than enough items to secure savings on with the latest PatPat discount code. From dungarees to zipper jackets, you can suit up your kid for any occasion at PatPat.
rspb listed on couponmatrix.ukIf you're a bird lover or have any appreciation for the Britain's natural treasures then an RSPB membership is something you'll treasure for the rest of your life. Our RSPB discount code will lower the cost of joining considerably, but by the time you've enjoyed free entry into dozens of reserves all over the country you'll have completely recouped the cost of joining. On top of the benefits you get you'll also be contributing to protecting dozens of species and funding nationwide wildlife education programmes.