As a seasoned Disney World enthusiast with countless memories etched in its magical landscapes, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia as I read about the impending closure due to Hurricane Milton. This isn’t the first time I’ve had to bid adieu to the enchanting realm of Mickey and friends during a storm, but it’s always a bittersweet reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beloved Florida weather.
In an unusual move, both Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando are planning to close this week as they prepare for the approaching Hurricane Milton, a significant storm expected to hit Florida from Wednesday evening onwards.
On its official site, Disney announced that they will be shutting down their theme parks incrementally: Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom will close at 1 pm on Wednesday, followed by the Magic Kingdom and Epcot at 2 pm.
It seems probable that the theme parks won’t open on Thursday, October 10th. However, there might be a possibility of reopening Disney Springs in the later part of the day, but with fewer services available.
Beginning Wednesday, the company is closing its water parks and canceling Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom on Thursday. While Disney World resorts are staying open, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be temporarily shut down for a short while.
In the meantime, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk at Universal are set to shut down at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, and they’ll be closed altogether on Thursday. Their water park is also closed, and the Halloween Horror Nights event has been called off for both days. However, their resort hotels will continue to operate, with plans to reopen on Friday.
In the half century I’ve been gaming as a visitor at Disney World, it’s rarely needed to take a break. Mostly, it’s been because of hurricanes that have blown us apart. However, there were two exceptional instances – one during the extended shutdown due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, and another right after the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11th.
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2024-10-08 23:54