Tornado Watch Issued for Disney World Area
More severe weather is happening in the Orlando area and could potentially affect Disney World.
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Weather happens in Disney World
If you’re in Disney World today, here’s what you need to know.
Tornado Watch
Weather services have issued a Tornado Watch until 11:00am this morning.
This affects six counties, including the counties in which Disney World is located — Orange and Osceola.
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Gusty winds and rain are also expected today. Outdoor rides at Magic Kingdom are already closing in preparation for the storms.
The parks won’t be closing but it’s a good idea to keep an eye on those ride closures! Once the storms are out of the area, they will most likely reopen.
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Cinderella Castle on a stormy day
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