Guide to 2024 Hurricane & Storm Season at Disney World
One downside to summer & fall trips to Walt Disney World is tropical storm season. This post covers the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, tips for staying dry during rain & preparedness info for staying safe during Florida’s intense weather. (Updated March 3, 2024.)
In recent years, Hurricanes Dorian, Matthew, Irma, and Ian have all impacted the parks and resorts to varying degrees–in some cases, causing multi-day closures. This is definitely something to be cognizant of before booking your trip. This isn’t to say you should avoid September or other peak hurricane months, but it’s important to be aware of while weighing the pros and cons of various times to visit.
In an average year, the NOAA forecasts over a dozen named storms. While this is a lot of storms, it’s highly unlikely that any of these will make landfall and subsequently significantly impact Walt Disney World. It’s still uncommon to face park closures due to storms, but it has happened several times. However, even storms hundreds of miles off the coast can make for long, rainy days–rather than the normal afternoon showers that are a fact of life in Florida during the summer and fall.
In other words, if you’re visiting Walt Disney World during the storm season months of June through November 2024, it’s good to be prepared. If you’re visiting between August and October 2024–the heart of hurricane season–it’s also key to have a plan for more major storms.
With that in mind, let’s start with a look at the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season forecast and how it could have an impact on Walt Disney World…
2024 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON FORECAST
Meteorologists are starting to release their forecasts for Atlantic hurricane season in 2024. Typically, the Colorado State University Tropical Weather and Climate Research Team, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Hurricane Center all release fairly reliable and non-sensationalized forecasts. We’ll update this section when those forecasts are released.
In the meantime, we have the forecast from two outlets that have varying degrees of credibility. The first is AccuWeather, which in its forecast sounded alarm bells that a “super-charged” hurricane season is possible in 2024. This could be a “blockbuster” hurricane season, AccuWeather hurricane experts warn, as all of the ingredients are coming together for explosive tropical development in the Atlantic this year.
While the Atlantic hurricane season does not officially start until June 1, there are already “serious and growing concerns” about the impending season, AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. There are two key factors that have AccuWeather forecasters sounding the early warning of a potentially super-charged season: The return of La Niña and historically warm water across the Atlantic Ocean.
It could be a back-loaded season in 2024, as La Niña might not officially develop until late summer or early autumn. The timing of the onset of La Niña could also dictate whether this upcoming season will be similar to the 2020 season, or if the number of tropical systems will fall short of historic levels. AccuWeather’s forecast alone would not be serious cause from concern, as there is a degree to which their reporting is sensationalized. However, it’s corroborated by another outlet.
That’s the WESH 2 forecast by local meteorologist Eric Burris. Last year, that team accurately predicted where every named storm went, and when they made landfall. We’ve found that WESH 2 doesn’t sensationalize storm season, and instead presents a facts-first approach. Their past forecasts have often been conservative relative to the consensus. (In general, local reporting by the Orlando and other Florida news stations is really good–better than the national coverage.)
Burris and WESH are predicting 16-20 named storms, 8-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes. WESH also identified potential hotspots for activity, all of which pointed to the eastern Gulf coast. This is particularly concerning for Florida, with Burris adding that not only is Florida under a higher threat for tropical impact, but “perhaps the greatest threat I’ve forecast since beginning these long range outlooks years ago.”
WESH attributes this in large part to the transition from El Niño to La Niña and sea surface temperatures, but goes deeper than that. They also cite Lezak’s Recurring Cycle, a meteorological technique that uses the past to predict the future, to identify long-term weather patterns repeating themselves in cycles. (If you click this WESH link, it goes into detail about specific dates that have the potential for a return of past weather patterns. It’s a fascinating read!)
Again, we’ll update this section once the NHC, NOAA, and various reputable universities release their 2024 hurricane season forecasts. What follows is the rest of our general advice on visiting Walt Disney World during storm season–and our experience staying at Walt Disney World while the parks closed due to a hurricane…
Our Hurricane Experience
There is ample reason for trepidation if you’re thinking of visiting Walt Disney World in the summer or fall. As Hurricane Dorian, Matthew, and Irma demonstrated, these Atlantic storms have the potential to dramatically alter a vacation. The past is the best predictor of the future, so seeing how Disney dealt with Hurricanes Irma & Matthew could be helpful if you’re concerned about a hurricane impacting your Walt Disney World vacation during storm season.
Hurricane Irma caused Walt Disney World to be closed for two full days and resulted in some damage around the resort. As noted above, we got stuck in Walt Disney World after our Disney Cruise Line Bahamas sailing was canceled (and we were unable to rebook our flight due to the mass exodus of people trying to leave Florida).
You can read about that in Our Hurricane Irma Experience at Walt Disney World, which is like a trip report…but with none of the normal fun stuff, like attractions. It covers what we did to prepare for the storm, how Walt Disney World’s “ride out” Cast Members handled operations, and much more.
What you need to know for rainy days versus during hurricanes and tropical storms is radically different. With the exception of certain attractions and entertainment that might shut down for regular storms, it’s business as usual for Walt Disney World during the rain. That’s not the case during hurricanes and tropical storms, when operations can be brought to a screeching halt. Luckily, that’s very uncommon.
Although the prospect of visiting during rain or hurricane season might be unsettling, there also is some upside, as you’ll read…so it’s not all bad. Let’s take a look at how to prepare for, and deal with, summer storms at Walt Disney World; from regular small storms to tropical storms to even hurricanes. Let’s start with what you need to know for the worst case scenario…
Hurricane History, Official Policies, Preparedness Tips & Info
Hurricanes have caused Walt Disney World to close on six occasions. In 1999 for Hurricane Floyd; in 2004 on separate occasions in a six-week span for Hurricanes Frances, Charley, and Jeanne; in 2005 for Hurricane Wilma; in 2016 for Hurricane Matthew; in 2017 for Hurricane Irma; and in 2022 for Hurricane Ian.
That’s an average of about one closure per decade…plus three times in the last decade. There are also several other times when the parks have closed early, or the water parks and certain resorts have closed–but all of that is much more common and not something that’s closely tracked as a result. Suffice to say, the odds are against your trip to Walt Disney World being severely impacted by a hurricane. Nevertheless, storms are becoming increasingly common.
I’ve heard of some travel agents strongly encouraging guests to purchase travel insurance if visiting Walt Disney World in late summer or early fall. I can’t say that I agree with that advice, but then again, I’m not risk averse. We only purchase travel insurance when going abroad, and that’s only in case I get in a fight with a monkey and have to be hospitalized. With that said, here’s what you need to know if a hurricane or tropical storm is forecast during your visit.
Walt Disney World has a Hurricane Policy that will allow you to get a refund on any package booked through Disney. Of course, this won’t cover your airfare. Fortunately, recent storms have caused significant changes in severe storm policies among major airlines, so that shouldn’t be an issue, either. If that leaves any gaps in expenses you’ve paid for, any decent credit card will have you covered.
If you normally purchase travel insurance anyway, or you still want travel insurance specifically for hurricane season, make sure you get coverage that actually will do something for you in the event of hurricanes or storms. Most basic policies do not provide coverage for weather, so you’ll want to actually read the policy before you buy. In most cases, you’re going to have to purchase a more expensive policy that allows cancellation for any reason.
Beyond monetary loss, there’s the issue of safety, particularly during hurricanes. In terms of safety, Walt Disney World was built for strict compliance with hurricane readiness standards and has earned “StormReady” status from the NOAA. for this type of thing (regardless of how uncommon they are). In terms of preparedness, Disney is absolutely on the ball.
You literally wouldn’t be able to leave your room without receiving a status update of what’s going on, how operations will be affected, and what to do in case of an emergency. There are also notices up around the resorts and in-room televisions have more information than you’re likely to need on Disney’s channels.
Disney errs on the side of caution with this stuff, and you’d pretty much have to bury your head in the sand to not know what’s going on. You really won’t need anything beyond the information Walt Disney World will provide to you in order to keep safe, but if you want to be especially safe, we recommend reviewing FloridaDisaster.org’s information, including on evacuation routes.
Additionally, we recommend having at least a three-day supply of food, water and medicine on hand. Also, before the storm approaches, ensure cell-phones and other devices are fully charged (including external battery packs) in case of electrical power loss.
Storm Season Packing
When packing for a trip during storm season, you’ll want to make sure you come prepared in terms of rainwear and footwear. In terms of rainwear, you could pay $79.56 (slight exaggeration–only slight) for a poncho in the parks, or you could bring your own. You should instead get a cheap 10-pack of ponchos that are serviceable before your trip (or two 10-packs, depending upon how many people are in your group).
If you want something more robust that will keep you dry and is reusable, get this 5-Pack of “Pro” Ponchos. While these are technically disposable, they’re a thicker and higher quality material than the ponchos above. We’ve found that they’re easy to reuse–just hang them up to dry in your room at the end of the day! Unless you really want to throw away your ponchos after each use, this is definitely the superior option.
Second, footwear. Nothing is worse than walking miles around Walt Disney World in wet shoes. Trust me. Popular options to avoid this problem are traditional Crocs cogs. Personally, I prefer Crocs sandals because they don’t quite scream “80 year old hospital patient” quite as much. If you’re more serious about your footwear, consider hybrid water/athletic shoes; the best options we’ve found here are the Teva Churn (for men) and RYKA Hydro (for women).
Finally, accessorize with a Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad. This isn’t for the rain itself, but the heat and humidity that come once the rain leaves. Trust me on this once. These things do wonders for cooling you down, and readers of this blog are big fans of them, as can be evidenced by the comments to our Unique Disney Parks Packing List post.
Regular Rain Showers
There’s a real-world adage that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. If applied to Walt Disney World, that adage would probably be that the only certainties are a 3 o’clock parade and an afternoon shower. Short afternoon showers are fairly regular in Walt Disney World any time of the year, but during the summer and early fall, they are especially common. Plus, unlike the spring showers that might last for 10 minutes before the sun returns, summer storms can be marathon downpours that don’t relent for a few hours.
The prospect of rain should not keep you out of the parks (let alone from not visiting Walt Disney World during these months), as proper packing will make touring during rainy season a breeze. Plus, the rain will scare plenty of other guests away, so a nice afternoon shower might be just the thing to lower those crowds for you. (Although rain isn’t nearly as effective in Walt Disney World as it is in Disneyland–a light sprinkle there and all of the SoCal locals run for the exits!)
If it’s raining when you get up or the forecast is calling for a lot of rain on a particular day of your trip, we recommend going about your day as you normally would. We know, we know, this flies in the face of the “visit Disney Springs” advice offered by a lot of people, but we disagree with that advice.
To us, going to Disney Springs in the rain instead of a theme park doesn’t make a ton of sense. Besides the huge World of Disney, which is approximately twice the size of Manhattan or something like that, you’re going to spend less time in each shop than you would in a single attraction. This means just as much or more time outdoors in the rain than at a theme park.
If we weren’t going to go to the regular parks, we’d go to the water parks. I mean, why not? You’re going to get wet there anyway, so what’s a little rain? We’ve been to Blizzard Beach when it started raining, and for some reason, the place cleared out! If you don’t want to go to a theme park or a water park, consider your hotel’s pool. If you really, really hate the rain, wander around your resort (have a meal?).
Unless you’re from SoCal and are thus scared of rain, there’s no reason to let the rain completely derail your plans. If it’s raining, lots of other guests won’t be in the parks, so you’ll be able to do more than normal! If you do want to go to the parks, but don’t want to get wet, here are some things to do in the parks while it’s raining to minimize your outdoor exposure.
Magic Kingdom
- Carousel of Progress – Rarely has a line meaning you can ride repeatedly if you’d like.
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover – Lengthy, covered ride that gives you a birds’ eye view of rain status.
- Country Bear Jamboree – Grab a snack or meal at Pecos Bill after, as the attraction dumps you out right there.
- Hall of Presidents – Grab a waffle sandwich or dessert at Sleepy Hollow and take it to the covered seating area after.
- Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room – Shortest show on this list, but it has a covered pre-show, too.
Epcot
- American Adventure – Another place that can eat an hour when you combine the Voices of Liberty with the show. If it’s still raining after the show ends, go back in to take a look at the art in the lobby gallery.
- The Land Pavilion – In EPCOT, there are several pavilions that are large and indoors. At the front of the park, you have both the Land and Seas pavilions. It’s easy to kill time in the Seas simply by looking at aquatic animals–don’t miss the manatees! Over in the Land, there are three attractions, and you can have a meal at Sunshine Seasons or Garden Grill. If you have a bit of money, the Behind the Seeds at Epcot tour is a GREAT (and relatively inexpensive) way to kill an hour and a half or so, too. Doing all of those things is a good way to kill nearly half a day in one pavilion…which is hopefully enough time for the rain to pass!
- Impressions de France – The same could probably be said for the other World Showcase films, but this is one we can watch again and again; it’s so great that we consider it one of Walt Disney World’s most underrated attractions.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- MuppetVision 3D – Awesome pre-show and awesome post-show; consider dining at PizzeRizzo or Mama Melrose after the show to avoid rain.
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – A long line, most of which is indoors, makes this a good option during storms.
- Walt Disney Presents – Possibly the best option in all of Walt Disney World if you’re a serious Disney fan and it’s raining; you could easily spend a few hours in here combing over the displays and watching the film.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond! – The wait for this musical is outdoors, so show up no more than 10 minutes before a show is scheduled to start; you should have no trouble getting in when it’s raining.
- Festival of the Lion King – A long, indoor show; covered character meet & greets are nearby to kill time, too.
- Avatar Flight of Passage – Not so much a long attraction…but an attraction with a really long, indoor queue. That’ll work!
- ??? – If you can avoid going to Animal Kingdom when it’s raining or a lot of rain is in the forecast, that might be best. It’s definitely most enjoyable in nice weather.
Even after our experience with hurricanes and tropical storms at Walt Disney World, we’d have no hesitation to book trips to Florida in the months of August through October, during the height of potential hurricane or tropical storm season. A good attitude to have when the weather gets bad (or when anything goes wrong, for that matter), is that a rainy day at Walt Disney World is better than a normal day at home. Roll with the punches, improvise, and have a good time. Just think, at the very least…rain makes the parks less crowded.
For where to eat, try out our Walt Disney World Restaurant Reviews page. If you want to save money on tickets or determine which type you should get, read our Tips for Saving Money on Walt Disney World Tickets post. Our What to Pack for Disney Trips post takes a unique look at unconventional things you should take on your trip. Once you arrive at the parks, our Walt Disney World “Ride Guides”are great for determining what to do and when to do it. For overviews of all of these topics and so much more, the best place to start is our comprehensive Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide to make the most of your experience!
Your Thoughts
Do you agree with our mentality about visiting Walt Disney World when it’s raining? Which activities or attractions do you recommend when it’s raining? How do you feel about the controversial subject of travel insurance? Do you have 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!
Bought the Frogg Togg rain suits you recommended for our family – we’re headed down to Orlando next week. We’re hoping everything is up and running back to normal by the time we arrive next Sunday. Thanks for the tip! 🙂
We plan to fly in on 9/13, as of now there will be rain and wind but i do not know if that merits a cancellation. We will be watching IRMA this weekend to see what she has in store. The team at Disney usually has everything back in place in minimal time. This will be a nail biter that is for sure! It is hard to reschedule when you have multiple families who have taken off work, made plans for school work, sports ect.
We made the difficult decision and cancelled. Scheduled to fly in Friday night and stay until Wednesday, and with the projections I guessed it would impact 2 or more days of our time (guessing parks will probably close Sunday and Monday). Disney has been great and supportive, it really was hard to give up desirable FP and dining!
Stay safe everyone, and while this impacts your vacation…it’s impacting the homes and lives of others.
I find if I call directly for reservations I get in ok rather than going through Disney. Sometimes I have walked right on desired rides no fp needed. I’m sure Disney will be up and running in no time. Best of luck to you!
I hope pandora takes whatever Irma throws at it well. I haven’t seen it yet in person but it looks so fragile.
We were in Orlando last year just ahead of Hurricane Mathew. As our departure date was 10/07, the day the storm was going to directly impact the Orlando area, we cut our trip short and were able to get out on one of the last flights departing that day 10/06. Everyone at Disney was incredibly helpful and I’ve got nothing but praise for how they handled things pre-storm. As we come from Hawaii and I work in the hospitality industry we are use to dealing with tropical storms and tourists so I really appreciate the fact that CMs are not only trying to do their best for guests but also trying to take care of themselves and their families. Stay safe Florida.
I used to do universe of energy to get out of the rain (or heat) for a half hour or so. Alas no more.
We are supposed to arrive in Florida on Saturday Sept. 16th so we are still a few days out. Is that far enough in the future that as long as Irma doesn’t make a direct hit and blow everything up that everything should be ok or is it still going to be nasty?
Please help…….
Thanks,
Jason
We are traveling to Disney on the 27th and I am wondering the same thing. I guess we can only hope for the best!
Also flying in from Atlanta to MCO on 9/16 and staying until 9/23, at WL. Not sure whether we will cancel yet. Probably will wait until Monday or Tuesday to decide. But there will likely be a Hurricane Warning for Orlando on Monday which will be within 7 days of our trip so we could cancel then without penalty. I really hope we don’t have to as we’ve spent so much time planning our family’s first trip (at least for me since I was a kid). I am praying this thing turns out to sea. Best of luck to you!! And Tom … hope you and your wife have a safe flight home.
I don’t know that your question can be answered until she hits. We’re scheduled to arrive the 16th also. At this point, we’re still planning on going, but will be watching. I was at WDW for Charley, and things in the Disney Bubble were pretty much back to normal within 24 hours.
We are flying down on the 15th. Maybe we should plan a post Irma meetup for those of us going down.
My Family and I are scheduled to fly in from Ohio, Saturday 9/16. I keep hearing we should be fine, this is my hope. The preparation for this trip has been months in the making and I would be heart-broken. The kids don’t know yet so that would ease the blow for us.
My plan is to attempt to contact Disney first thing tomorrow morning to see is they can offer and assurances from their end.
I wish you all the best and safe travels whether it be now or in the future.
I do pray that all of the residents of the entire state of Florida are safe and can begin recovery soon.
“in Future World, Innoventions is a popular pick for a place to go during storms, but the problem with that is that Innoventions is far less enjoyable than wandering around in the rain getting soaked.”
R.I.P. Innoventions, no return from being roasted like that.
We lucked out when we went this summer. I had wanted to go when my wife and kid both got done with school (one an educator, the other a student) in late June, as I figured the weather might be a bit cooler, and while technically Hurricane season, most tropical systems develop later in the season….such as June, when my lovely wife insisted we go.
The second day of our trip (August 20-26), during our mid day break from the parks, somehow the TV was not tuned to one of the Disney channels. The news was one, and the weather guy lead with “Tropical Development off coast later in week?” I just shot my wife a look, but fortunately, the area of concern did not develop (so no, it was not Harvey) and we just had typical Florida “nuisance showers” a couple of days (mostly hen we were taking our daily breaks from the parks).
I’m really hoping Irma turns more to the north, both so everyone else can have a nice vacation, and because I have a sister not to far away (along the I 4 corridor towards Daytona), and a cousin in New Smyrna.
Edit: …”such as June” should have read “….such as August.”
I would never advise someone to not purchase travel insurance if they are traveling to places like Florida during hurricane season. An extra $155 – $200 is worth it! Yes, Disney may offer full refunds, and airlines might offer them as well, but what if they decide that they don’t want to offer refunds? Then you are out of luck and just lost a whole lot of money! I think that is really bad advise and honestly, quite irresponsible. ….
There are a full three paragraphs discussing risks in the context of travel insurance, and the closest it comes to advising not to get travel insurance is “…can’t say that I agree with that advice, but then again, I’m not risk averse.” Even taken out of context it fairly clearly says that is his personal risk assessment and others might reasonably disagree. In context, there is much more discussion about what factors to consider in obtaining travel insurance (in a nutshell: see if your credit card has coverage; and “basic policies do not provide coverage for weather, so you’ll want to actually read the policy”). So I think it’s pretty good advice. “Irresponsible” might be not reading the terms of your policy carefully as suggested, or even responding in a knee-jerk fashion to well-intended advice. Insurance costs money. Why spend money that may not give you the coverage you need, or may already have.
I sure don’t agree with every opinion stated on this blog, but I find most of it very helpful, and all of it respectful.
I usually drive, not fly, but several (perhaps 6) year ago, I was only partial able to go with my wife and child on an out of state visit to one of her sisters (work obligations meant I could not sty the entire week), and booked a flight using air miles. Well, it being winter, my neck of the wood had a good old fashioned East Coast Blizzard dump close to 3 feet of sow where I live. Airline’s web site said my flight was on, when I got to the airport, it was cancelled. So, back to my sister-in-laws with my wife and her sister, who were dropping me off at the airport, then into the car for a 10 hour drive to almost home (plow never made my neighborhood, so I made my way to work and slept there). Checked the airline’s web site, and there were no penalties for changes or cancellations due to the storm; I just called the reservation center a few days later to confirm I would not be flying, and get the miles credited back to my account.
My sister and I had vacation planned in October 2016 to WDW, but Hurricane Matthew hit and we cancelled. Luckily we were in the one week window stated to receive a full refund with the airlines and/or rebooking. We didn’t have to pick dates then, they would refund or rebook at later date under your confirmation number (where they had put a note).. Having done the later, I would get a full refund in stead of the rebooking. We found cheaper flights with a different airline and could have saved money. GET THE REFUND FOR YOUR FLIGHTS IS MY RECOMMENDATION. We went back in February and had a great time. Hope this helps someone
We made the decision to fly to WDW / Orlando a day earlier…Sept 9, rather than miss the trip entirely. We read your advice to cancel entirely, but it may be worth it to be stuck in the rooms several days (or ballrooms.) I wanted to let you know:
Customer Service has been great.
Rooms are mostly sold out on all Disney Property…we barely got 2 rooms at the Yacht Club for 1 night…, & the original rest of the 10 day stay is at Beach Club. (Was told Floridians are booking up the rooms.) As long as the airport is open on the 9th, we will be there. Hopefully safe~
Had to push arrival to the 11th due to flights cancelled.
You should probably update the post to delete Ellen’s Energy Adventure from Epcot options.
Oh, and Great Movie Ride too, of course.
Just saw all of that and removed it, along with some other updates. Thanks!
We are scheduled to arrive Tuesday afternoon after the hurricane passes through. I am curious if we had to cancel our trip how that affects our ability to if damage was severe enough. Or if the policy for cancelling/rescheduling only applies up to and during the course of the storm. Hoping our trip won’t be ruined.
We are also scheduled to arrive on Tuesday and am also wondering how cancelling applies once we know the extent of the damage. Hoping for the best though, and assuming there will at least be some flight delays as travel is affected while the storm moves North…
I called Disney tonight at 10:30 PM ET as I thought it was my last chance to cancel with penalty before being out the entire trip cost. I was happy to find out that Disney is now waiving cancellations for Disney World trips in the next 7 days.
With that said a vacation is nothing compared to people who live in Florida. I hope that all the residents and cast members of Florida are spared from this massive hurricane and it does no damage.
You mean waiving cancellation fees and penalties?
Yes, sorry. It was late. 🙂
However as stated be prepared to wait the wait together thru to the person that can cancel this reservation is over an hour or more just be prepared to wait
Suppose to fly in from Canada on Monday. We are ok to fly in a couple days later but wondering if the roads will be clear that quick. Guess we will wait and see what the airline does!
We were scheduled for another few days but left early to get ready for the storm. We live in South Florida and take this seriously. The stores in Orlando were already out of bread and water. Hated to leave but understood hurricanes are to be taken in Florida, even if you’re not in the eye of the storm. Stay safe people!
We are here now through the 16th. Should we start looking at cutting the trip early and trying to fly home? Would we get refunded? Kinda scared and unsure of what to do.
We arrived at PO Riverside the day Hurricane Charley did. Everything shut down, including all food service. Fortunately, my brother-in-law , who had four year old twins, packed an entire suitcase with snacks, figuring he’d load it with souvenirs on the way home. Thank goodness, because that’s all we had to eat that day. We got to the hotel at 10:00 AM, went to the food court in the pouring rain, were yelled at (as much as a cast member can yell at you) and told to return to the safety of our room. I believe if you were at a deluxe hotel, their restaurants remained open.
We were in bldg. 14, Bayou section, with lots of tall trees surrounding us, and were told to place our mattresses against the window (we had an end unit, two windows). We were also kept abreast of the storm with robocalls every hour or so. Had TV and AC all night because Disney has their own generators.
In the morning all was peaceful again, except for the sound of chainsaws doing massive cleanup. The landscaping was a mess. AK remained closed but the other parks re-opened.
My takeaway would be to do everything Disney says and prior to the storm hitting, stock up on foodstuffs.
Hello fellow Charley traveller! I was at All Star Music. We were lucky enough to get back to the hotel about an hour before the parks closed that morning and grabbed a hot meal in the food court (with sandwiches, snacks and drinks for the evening). The communication was top notch and amazingly, we never lost power or satellite service!
Yes, fellow Charley traveler, we never lost power or, more importantly since it was August, we never lost air conditioning.
Funny story, the people in the room next to us brought chairs out and sat outside their room throughout the storm, drinking beer. When I asked them why they weren’t in their room, they told me they were from England and never see hurricanes, and they wanted to see what it was like. I swear, a true story. Crazy.
When recycling your blogs do a fact check Ellen’s Energy Adventure is closed
I highly recommend you purchase Disney World ponchos. Disney has a 100% guarantee on their ponchos. If damaged for any reason, they will allow you to exchange, no questions asked. I exchanged twice and one time at Disneyland who sell the exact same model. So don’t throw away an old unit. Just replace at their expense.