Disney World Closed Due to Hurricane Ian
All 4 theme parks and more are closed at Walt Disney World due to Hurricane Ian. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom won’t reopen until after the storm passes Orlando. Additionally, there are other closures, changes, and cancellations through at least Friday, September 30, 2022. This post provides a rundown of all operational updates to Central Florida attractions. (Updated September 29, 2022 at 11 am EST.)
With regard to the storm system itself, Hurricane Ian was downgraded to Tropical Storm Ian on Thursday morning. The system is still dumping record amounts of rain and bringing “catastrophic flooding” across Florida while packing damaging winds across a 415-mile swath of the state.
Walt Disney World remains under a flash flood warning, with areas of Osceola and Orange Counties having seen a reported 12 to 16 inches of rain. Roads around Central Florida are still flooded, and the Orlando International Airport reports that no roads are accessible into MCO. Governor DeSantis has called the storm a “500-year flood event” and indicated that it’s still a “hazardous situation.”
September 29, 2022 – 11 am EST UPDATE: Walt Disney World has released a statement in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian: “We are thinking of our neighbors across Florida. We will get through this together and will be there to help our Cast Members and community.
As we keep safety in mind, our theme parks and other operating areas remain closed today while crews assess the impact of the storm and clear debris. Thank you to all of our Cast Members who continue to care for the thousands of guests currently staying at our Disney Resort hotels.”
Ahead of this, Walt Disney World has removed Park Pass reservation availability for Friday, September 30, 2022. This is not necessarily indicative of the parks being closed tomorrow, but that certainly remains a possibility.
Many roads remain flooded around Orlando. Cleanup cannot begin until flooding subsides and it’s safe for those Cast Members to leave their homes. Damage will need to be assessed, then work will start. One possibility that wouldn’t surprise us is if one or two parks have a delayed opening tomorrow, while others remain closed until the weekend.
There’s also past precedent for Walt Disney World reopening areas only to on-site resort guests. It wouldn’t surprise us if EPCOT reopens later tomorrow for resort guests, followed by the other parks later in the day or on Saturday and Sunday.
It’ll be interesting to see what happens with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom and Halloween Horror Nights on Friday. This are big-money events for Disney and Universal that they won’t want to cancel, but it might be tough to get everything back up and running–and properly staffed–by then. (No actual insight here–just a potential scenario.)
Whenever the parks do reopen, don’t be surprised if certain attractions don’t reopen right away. Anything with a lot of trees is an obvious candidate for a prolonged closure. If I recall correctly, it took Jungle Cruise a day or two after Hurricane Irma to reopen.
It might be a similar story with trails and attractions in Animal Kingdom, or the park as a whole, if there are staggered reopenings. Outside the parks, there might be resorts that are out of commission entirely or have areas closed off due to downed trees. Fort Wilderness is the most obvious example, but not the only one–many resorts have a lot of trees.
To that point, Walt Disney World has extended its ban or block on new bookings at the resorts. While it appears that check-ins will resume tomorrow at 3 pm, that’s only for existing reservations.
New resort reservations are now suspended through October 2, 2022 at this time. New reservations can once again be booked beginning on October 3, 2022. (Probably not relevant to many of you–cannot imagine much interest in last-minute getaways to Orlando.) More than anything else, this is probably a courtesy to displaced Floridians who will want or need to extend their stays due to flooding at their homes.
Here’s our latest look at all of the closures at Walt Disney World, Orlando Airports, and other theme parks in Central Florida…
Walt Disney World Closures & Cancellations for Hurricane Ian
Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom theme parks will be closed due to Hurricane Ian on Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29, 2022.
Currently, all 4 theme parks are scheduled to reopen on Friday, September 30, 2022, but the schedule is subject to change.
Along with this, the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party scheduled for Thursday, September 29 is cancelled. Guests with pre-purchased party tickets for these parties can receive a full refund for the event tickets by calling (407) 939-7818 or emailing Walt Disney World at [email protected].
Walt Disney World has not announced available options, but normally, guests would still be able to exchange their tickets for tickets to any date of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party events in 2022 (even sold out ones) or a 1-Day Flexible Date Ticket with Park Hopper Option.
Note: Reports we’ve heard about moving Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets to a different sold out date have been very mixed. The best chances of success are when switching to the September 30 event, which makes sense both for guests and for Disney, as they’re likely to have a ton of cancellations for that MNSSHP. As there’s no officially published policy, your mileage may vary.
Disney Springs will also be closed on Wednesday, September 28. Walt Disney World indicates that they “anticipate” Disney Springs will be closed on Thursday, September 29, as well, but will provide updates as the company continues to track the storm.
Although not officially announced, don’t be surprised if some third party businesses at Disney Springs close early today and don’t reopen on Thursday, even if the rest of Disney Springs does resume operations.
Drawn to Life by Cirque du Soleil will be cancelled on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29.
Disney Resort Hotels: For the safety of everyone, all guests including Disney Vacation Club Members must check in to resorts on September 28 by 3 p.m. Guests may reschedule their trip or cancel their stay with us; any customary cancellation fees will be waived.
Check in will not be accepted on Thursday, September 29. Resort check-ins will resume at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 30. This means that new guests will not be able to arrive at Walt Disney World resorts for a window of 48 hours.
Other resort policies:
- Guests that are checked in by 3 p.m. Wednesday will be asked to shelter in place at their resort for the duration of the storm, this includes any resort-to-resort transfers
- Guests are strongly encouraged to enjoy food and beverage offerings at the parks and Disney Springs before returning to their Resort hotels.
- Dining options for Guests staying in our Resort hotels will vary, and in some cases may be very limited. Where available, restaurants will accept walk-ups only; Guests will not need dining reservations.
- Characters will not be available in character dining locations on Wednesday and Thursday
- The Grand Floridian Spa will close at noon Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Additionally, ‘rustic resorts’ including 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 will temporarily close Wednesday, September 28 through Friday, September 30 due to the weather.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort voyages departing Tuesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 29 have been canceled due to the potential impact on the guest experience. Guests with reservations for these dates are asked to please call 407-939-5209 for help with modifying their plans.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will close temporarily Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29, 2022. (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is currently closed for the season.)
Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will also temporarily close Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29, 2022.
Walt Disney World Transportation is not operating again until Friday, September 30.
Limited Minnie Van and Mears taxi service will be offered to Walt Disney World resort Guests with existing breakfast reservations.
Disney Skyliner gondolas typically close for inclement weather–so expect a lot of downtime, potentially even after parks reopen.
Reservations for Dining and Other Experiences: Effective immediately, Walt Disney World will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences like Savi’s Workshop and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue performances have been canceled September 28-30 in light of the temporary closure of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Guests with pre-paid reservations will be automatically canceled and refunded.
Restaurants in resorts will continue to operate in select locations with availability subject to change. Below is a list of the status of each restaurant:
*Offering meal kit distribution.
Disney’s All Star Movies Resort
Closed
- World Premiere Food Court
- Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s All Star Music Resort
Closed
- Intermission Food Court
- Singing Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s All Star Sports Resort
Closed
- End Zone Food Court
- Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Closed
- Landscape of Flavors
- The Drop Off Pool Bar
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Open
- The Mara*
- Boma – Flavors of Africa
- Sanaa
- Sanaa Lounge
- Kilimanjaro Club Level
- Victoria Falls Lounge
- Zuwadi Traders (Jambo House)*
- Jahari Treasures (Kidani Village)*
- Club Level – available for Club Level Guests
Closed
- Jiko – The Cooking Place
- Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar
- Uzima Springs Pool Bar
- Maji Pool Bar
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Open
- Belle Vue Lounge*
- Club Level – available for Club Level Guests
- Convention Center Buffet
Closed
- Trattoria al Forno
- Flying Fish
- AbracadaBar
- Pizza Window
- BoardWalk Ice Cream
- BoardWalk Deli
- Leaping Horse Libations
- Big River Grill & Brewing Works
- BoardWalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas
- The To-Go Cart
- The Funnel Cake Cart
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Closed
- Sebastian’s Bistro
- Spyglass Grill
- Centertown Market
- Banana Cabana
Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Open
- Contempo Cafe*
- Chef Mickey’s
- Outer Rim
- Cove Bar
- Steakhouse 71
- Steakhouse 71 Lounge
- Club Level – available for Club Level guests
Closed
- California Grill
- The Sand Bar
- Spyglass Grill
- Contemporary Grounds
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Open
- Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood – Buffet offering
- Barcelona Lounge*
- El Mercado de Coronado*
- Rix Sports Bar & Grill
- Chronos Club Level – available for Club level guests
Closed
- Three Bridges Bar & Grill
- Dahlia Lounge
- Café Rix
- Siestas Cantina
- Laguna Bar
- Maya Grill
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Closed
- Gaspirilla Island Grill
- Beaches Pool Bar & Grill
- Enchanted Rose
- Grand Floridian Café
- 1900 Park Fare
- Victoria & Albert’s
- Narcoossee’s
- Courtyard Pool Bar
- Garden View Tea Room
- Citricos
- Citricos Lounge
- Private Dining
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Closed
- Olivia’s Cafe
- Good’s Food To Go
- Gurgling Suitcase Libations & Spirits
- Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Open
- Club Lounge – grab n’ go items available for Club Level guests
Closed
- Capt. Cook’s
- Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace and Trader Sam’s Grotto
- Kona Café
- Kona Island
- Tambu Lounge
- ‘Ohana
- Pineapple Lanai
- Barefoot Pool Bar
- Oasis Bar & Grill
- Lobby Bar
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Closed
- Everything POP Shopping & Dining
- Petals Pool Bar
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Closed
- Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory
- Scat Cat’s Club – Cafe
- Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge
- Mardi Grogs
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Closed
- Riverside Mill Food Court
- Muddy Rivers
- River Roost
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall
- River Roost
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Open
- Primo Piatto*
- La Petit Cafe
Closed
- Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
- Bar Riva
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Closed
- The Artist’s Palette
- The Turf Club Bar & Grill
- The Turf Club Lounge
- The Paddock Grill
- On the Rocks
- Backstretch Pool Bar
- Chip n’ Dale’s Cafe
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, Boulder Ridge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort
Open
- Roaring Fork*
- Whispering Canyon Cafe
- Territory Lounge
- Boulder Ridge
- Club Lounge – available for Club Level guests
Closed
- Storybook Dining at Artist Point
- Geyser Point Bar & Grill
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Open
- Ale & Compass Restaurant
- Ale & Compass Lounge
- Beach Club Marketplace*
- Cape May Café
- The Market at Ale & Compass*
- Martha’s Vineyard
- Yachtsman Steakhouse
- Club Level Lounges – available for Club Level guests
Closed
- Crew’s Cup Lounge
- Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill
- Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Additionally, Walt Disney World is allowing changes and cancellations with no penalties for guests arriving between now and Monday, October 3, 2022. This applies to reservations booked by the Walt Disney Travel Company or Disney Destinations, LLC. (In other words, if you booked through Walt Disney World directly–either by phone or Disneyworld.com–you’re eligible. Same goes for reservations booked via an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner or travel agent.)
Most room-only and vacation packages can be modified, or cancelled online, including changes to travel dates, without fees. Packages including air transportation or other services provided by third parties, or those with travel protection, cannot be modified or cancelled online. Guests with these reservations will need to call Walt Disney World for assistance. (Expect longer-than-normal hold times.)
Universal Orlando Resort will be fully closed on Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29, 2022. This closure impacts Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park, and Universal CityWalk Orlando. At present, the resort hotels of Universal Orlando Resort are all operational.
Halloween Horror Nights will also be cancelled both nights. Universal Orlando expects to be open on Friday, “conditions permitting.”
Elsewhere around Central Florida, LEGOLAND Florida Resort will be closed Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Ian. This closure also includes Peppa Pig Theme Park.
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort will be OPEN until 5pm tonight. The Resort will be closed Wed, Sept 28 and Thurs, Sept 29, due to Hurricane Ian. Resort Hotels will remain open to guests with existing reservations.
Any tickets dated for Wednesday, September 28 through Sunday, October 2, will be automatically extended through December 31, 2022. Vacation stays for this closure period will be able to be rebooked without penalty once the LEGOLAND call center reopens.
Due to the projected path of Hurricane Ian, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Discovery Cove parks have enacted its Named Storm Policy and will be temporarily closed on:
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Tuesday, September 27 – Thursday, September 29
- SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Discovery Cove: Wednesday, September 28 – Thursday, September 29
Precautions are in place following the parks’ comprehensive weather preparedness plan to ensure the safety of animals and ambassadors during this time. Guests are encouraged to check back on our website and follow our social media channels for updates.
All date-intended tickets for September 27 (at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay), 28 and 29 (all parks listed above) have been extended through December 31, 2022.
Orlando International Airport announced that it is closed due to Hurricane Ian. The airport will be closed starting at 10:30 am on September 28, 2022.
Currently, MCO is expected to resume operations on Friday, after assessing all damage to airport property and facilities. Orlando International Airport notes the time for the reopening is “fluid” and subject to change. It could happen sooner–or later–depending upon Hurricane Ian’s intensity and impacts in Orlando. (The airport’s last closure, during Dorian, was shortened.)
Per Orlando International Airport’s official @MCO Twitter account, key airport, airline, and federal agency representatives will continue monitoring the weather and determine whether any future closures may be necessary.
Orlando Sanford Airport also announced its terminal will close at 5 pm on Tuesday. All flights on Wednesday and Thursday are cancelled.
Both airports indicate that they are closely monitoring the status of Hurricane Ian to identify the potential extent of impact to airport operations. Please check with your airline directly in regards to their operations for the most up-to-date flight information.
We don’t have much to add here. Hurricane Ian is currently a major Category 3 system, and is likely to make landfall between Tampa and Naples on Wednesday with a path taking it right through Central Florida–directly towards the tourist corridor and Walt Disney World. Governor DeSantis has warned of “catastrophic flooding” and “life-threatening storm surge” in areas of Florida, with impacts “far, far broader than where of the eye makes landfall.”
Ultimately, if you are at Walt Disney World, be safe. Take this seriously, for your own sake and that of Cast Members and other guests. As accurate as storm forecasting has become, it’s still not 100% certain. It’s only appropriate for Walt Disney World to prioritize human life and safety, erring on the side of caution and closing the parks, relocating guests, and canceling entertainment. Here’s hoping this passes quickly and with minimal damage and harm, and Walt Disney World can resume normal operations on September 30, 2022. We’ll keep you posted either way!
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Your Thoughts
Are you currently at Walt Disney World or Central Florida? Have you visited during past hurricanes? Any additional info, thoughts, or first-hand experiences to share about riding out a hurricane at Walt Disney World? Do you agree or disagree with our advice? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
I was told our MNSSHP tickets will be automatically cancelled and refunded. How do I get them moved to the next party instead? We would much rather do that if possible.
I called this morning and who I spoke to told me that my tickets for tomorrow night will not automatically be cancelled and refunded, but that I could go to the Magic Kingdom or Disney Springs on the 30th (if they’re open) and see if they will change the date for me. I hope they don’t automatically cancel it because that was not what I was told this morning.
update:
I was told this morning there was no option to reschedule, which I was just hoping to do too, and that the cancelation and refund was already underway and that was it. I learned around 1 from a cast member in my hotel that there were a limited number of party tickets available for tomorrow night but you had to call tickets/guest relations to see if you could snag one. I sat on hold for 3 hours and 25 minutes but snagged two for tomorrow night. I did have to purchase them though.
Thanks for all the updates, Tom. Stay safe you guys!
Thanks for the kind words, Brian (and others in the comments who have expressed similar sentiment).
However, we’ve actually relocated back to California. Obviously not relevant here, but it has been quite the process, and you probably haven’t noticed because we’ve basically been splitting time between the coasts, bouncing back and forth a lot for a number of reasons. We were on the fence about heading out again for EPCOT’s 40th, but nixed that earlier this week when the model consensus became clear that this was heading for Central Florida. We rode out one hurricane as tourists and experienced others (albeit nothing like this) as locals, and I cannot say it’s something I’ll miss. We feel for everyone there–especially all of the recent transplants who are undoubtedly terrified and away from family and friends.
We decided to check out early from Yacht Club this morning and head home – luckily we live in Atlanta and drove down so we had the ability to just pack up and go. And I kid you not, there was a couple at the front desk at 5:30am asking if they would be able to use the pool today ♀️.
Currently passing long caravans of line workers headed down to Florida – stay safe everyone!
The pool was packed this morning at beach club!!!!
Pool was packed this monring at All Stats Sports too! Every pool here..
It goes without saying that the safety of everyone in Ian’s path is of utmost concern, but high on the list is whether TRON’s canopy will survive the storm or be torn to shreds.
The central track has shifted to just south of WDW, passing over Kissimmee, but the storm track could easily wobble back. Even if it stays on its current track, WDW is still going to be taking a direct hit. The track could shift back and forth, or keep going south, but this going to be bad. Stay safe!
Just wanted to mention that your comments on this and the main storm post over the weekend have been helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks!
We are currently as Disney staying at beach club. In all honesty all of this is just worst case scenario for a vacation. However I must say that Disney had been very accommodating. We have received notification that we will be given a park ticket for each park day closed to be used in the next year. I was also at the Halloween party tonight which was limited. I received a notification that I will be given a park ticket for that as well. With respect to my resort we have NOT been given any information as to what to expect. After the Halloween party I went to the front desk and was advised that we will be in a lockdown and not aloud to leave as of 3 pm Wednesday. However all entertainment and food will be in main building. Anyone in Villas is expected to purchase pre made boxed meals for the next 2 days. Once locked in you cannot leave. I was not having any part of that due to lack of space for food and lack of entertainment for my 3 kids. I had my room moved to the main building. Person at front desk was very helpful and friendly. This is a rough stressful time for everyone involved. Just trying to bring a good attitude and deal with it. Can’t control the weather.
We were at the Yacht Club and received zero communication on the weather, what to expect or anything–same as you Danielle. Very disappointed to say the least. It was like they were pretending it wasn’t happening. Also and I know this is nothing at this point but prior to the storm trash overflowing in room, no coffee pods, no cream, beds not made except for 1 day due to “CDC guidelines”–yeah sure and they pack you in on the lines and preshows–” you are not in a line anymore–fill every available space–clap your hands once if you can hear me–if you can clap you can move in closer”. Best of luck to those stuck there. I feel bad for you. We got lucky and moved up our flight. Second to last plane out of MCO before it closed.
Tom and Sarah (and all others reading this who may be affected by the hurricane) be safe and take care!
I am so glad to see that Disney World is taking this storm seriously and making accommodations to keep people safe! My first trip to Disney World was during a Hurricane about 17 years ago. I changed my flight to arrive a day early as I had a young family and didn’t know any better. I went to the Halloween party with 2 toddlers and grandma on a scooter in the heaviest rain I have ever seen. Not my most responsible moment…..but we do have fond memories of the trip. In hindsight that was not a safe experience for cast members or guests. The next morning we woke up to downed palm trees and spotty power outages. The storm was less severe than anticipated and the parks reopened at around 2:00 PM the next day. Disney did a great job during that storm, but it is so much smarter to proactively close for a couple of days. Stay safe everyone!
What do they do at the Contemporary hotel.? Do they have hurricane doors for open ends of the building?
Not only do they batten down the hatches, but they parked two monorails inside the Contemporary back in 2016.
Glad I went to Disney World yesterday and got out last night. This is why I always buy trip insurance during hurricane season. Thankfully, I didn’t need it this trip, but I just squeaked out ahead of this one. I lived in Florida during the 2004-2005 hurricane seasons so I know to take them seriously. It’s good that the theme parks are being proactive for once. I feel like they usually aren’t and it tends to bite them in the end. Stay safe everybody!
Based on the present path and the size of this storm, PLAN on WDW not opening Friday morning. My gut feeling is that it will be closed all of Friday. If things turn out better than expected, maybe there might be some openings late Friday afternoon/evening. However, I will be unsurprised if the parks stay closed at least through the weekend, due to damage and recovery. The area is, literally, going to be a disaster zone.
Right now, this looks to be the worst hurricane hit WDW has taken. The present center of track puts the center of the storm passing less than 20 miles from WDW. This means WDW will get the worst effects of the storm on this track, with a strong possibility of the eye/eyewall hitting WDW, especially Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom.
WDW is going to be exposed to strong tropical storm winds for a long time, and possibly hurricane force winds as well.
If you have a stock of food, water etc. for 3 days…up that to at least 5 days per person if you can. Leave if you can.
Other things to know: Although hurricane tracks are shown as straight lines, they actually wobble along that path, so this can mean that a natural change of just a few miles to the right/left of that track can have important consequences It can mean a significant impact on the sustained winds you might endure.
Sustained winds and gusts. when they say sustained winds, that means a constant wind speed while you are under that portion of the storm. These winds will ramp up, hit their maximum velocity and then decrease until the storm has passed. But on top of these winds there are gusts. If you’re having sustained winds of 60 mph, a sudden gust of up to 80 mph is not uncommon. Gusting is common in a hurricane, so expect lots of gusts over the sustained windspeed.
Tornadoes. Another common event in hurricanes, they can occur in both the outer and inner bands.
Pay attention to all official announcements, and don’t think this is going to be “an adventure”.
Stay safe!
Has anyone been rebooked for another night? That is my number one option, so just seeing if it’s possible. Getting completely stonewalled by customer service.
We tried getting anywhere up north 3 days ago and the only thing they could find was connecting thru Miami. We did not want to get stuck there, so decided to ride it out here.
Hi Tom, stay safe! We left this morning due to the weather. We were originally scheduled through Friday. Thank you so much for the timely information.
Thank you again for all the updates!
Thank you for all the advice Sarah and Tom. Keep safe! I will be thinking of you.
What is crazy is this is the first I am reading of this and I am here. Thanks all you do Tom and Sarah.
Well I already cancelled my MNSSH ticket for Thursday so guess I’m SOoL. I used a Disney travel agent and I would have thought she would have clued me into this. FYI, I 100% DO NOT recommend using a middleman for trips to Disney. Completely useless.
Travel agents have been working crazy hours to help their clients. They don’t get paid for any of their time for cancelled trips due to the hurricane, as Disney only pays them for trips completed. Processes have quickly evolved and they’ve experienced several hour wait times when calling Disney to assist with client needs. Give them some grace as this is incredibly stressful for them, too.
We take for granted that you are providing these updates. But you live there, too, and are providing them at the same time as you’re preparing for a major storm. Thank you and be safe!
Thanks Tom. Be safe!
Moved to Ocala area last week and have settlement for our new house tomorrow morning. This is quite the welcome party!
I hope everyone in the area stays safe.
I feel like I got out just in time…arrived home this morning. Be safe, everyone in Florida. My thoughts are with you.