Hurricane Ian Becomes a Category 3 Storm and Projected to Makes Turn East Towards Central Florida
Hurricane Ian has quickly strengthened to a category 3 hurricane with winds of 125 mph and barreling towards Florida, making landfal around the Tampa Bay area.
This powerful hurricane will be approaching the west coast of Florida sometime tomorrow and bringing strong winds, torrential downpours, and dangerous storm surge to those living on the coast. Experts predict that those in the Orlando area can expect winds of up to 75 mph with heavy rains. Orlando is now under a Hurricane Watch.
Disney has taken precautionary measures.
Current Updates:
- Disney Resort Hotels: 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 since these locations will temporarily close Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30 due to the weather. We are contacting Guests with current and upcoming reservations.
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will close temporarily Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29. (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is currently closed).
- Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will also temporarily close Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29.
- Reservations for Dining and Other Experiences: Effective immediately, we will not enforce cancelation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences like Savi’s Workshop and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
- We are currently monitoring weather conditions and will communicate any changes to park operating hours or special events at a later time.
The most up-to-date information about temporary closures and impacts will be available via the My Disney Experience app, DisneyWorld.com/Weather and the Disney Travel website.
Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions as we prepare to make necessary adjustments based on the latest information from the National Weather Service. They continue to put the safety of their Cast Members and Guests first and will share updates as they monitor Hurricane Ian.
Stay tuned to MickeyBlog for all of the updates regarding the hurricane.
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