Disney World to reopen Friday, Oct. 11 following Hurricane Milton closure
Disney has announced it intends to reopen the Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs on Oct. 11. No specific times have yet been announced as Disney is assessing any damage due to Hurricane Milton.
The system made landfall late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm in Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa. Damage was widespread but was not considered the worst-case scenario. The storm then moved west to east over Florida with torrential rains and winds as a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 70 to 100 mph .Milton knocked out power to millions and spawned tornadoes across Florida that left at least five dead.
According to Disney, “We’re grateful Walt Disney World Resort weathered the storm, and we are currently assessing the impacts to our property to prepare for reopening the theme parks, Disney Springs and possibly other areas on Friday, October 11. Our hearts are with our fellow Floridians who were impacted by this storm. “
Here is the current status of of the Walt Disney World Resort:
Theme Parks & Disney Springs: All theme parks and Disney Springs—including the parking garages—are currently closed. This includes the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (event tickets will be refunded) for Thursday, Oct. 10.
For partially used multi-day tickets, ticket expiration dates will be adjusted to expire on Oct. 11, 2025. View more details here.
Theme park and Disney Springs restaurant hours displayed on the Walt Disney World website and My Disney Experience app are based on normal operating hours. They may not reflect changes due to Hurricane Milton.
Disney Resort Hotel Closures: Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa remain temporarily closed. Please continue to check back for updates on the reopening timeline.
Disney Resort Hotels – Food and Dining: There are select dining locations for Guests currently staying at its Disney Resort hotels. Check the food and dining pages for Disney Resort hotels.
Disney Resort Hotels – Activities: The following activities may be available at your Disney Resort hotel:
- Free Disney movies in your Resort hotel room
- Visit the lobby for surprise Character visits and more family fun
- Check out the arcade for free play on Thursday, October 10
- Visit the fitness center during normal operating hours
Operating hours and availability may be adjusted as necessary without prior notice.
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort: The Spa at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is closed through Thursday, Oct. 10.
Transportation: Walt Disney World Transportation is temporarily unavailable and Minnie Van service is temporarily unavailable.
Recreation: The following locations are closed through Thursday, October 10:
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park
- Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf
- Winter Summerland Miniature Golf
Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park remains closed for planned refurbishment.
Reservations for Dining and Other Experiences: Effective immediately, Disneywill not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences.
Prepaid bookable experiences will be automatically refunded within 7 to 10 business days.
