Walt Disney World Closed Due To Hurricane Matthew
Disney have announced that due to the Hurricane Matthew, Walt Disney World is closed through Friday October 7th.
Here is the official statement:
Based on the most recent forecasts for Hurricane Matthew, Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, miniature golf courses and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be closed through Friday, Oct. 7.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Theme Park is also canceled for tonight and tomorrow
And here is the latest official details:
Important Information on Hurricane Matthew
Learn about closures, cancelations and more associated with Hurricane Matthew at Walt Disney World Resort.
Based on the most recent forecasts for Hurricane Matthew, several destinations, special events and experiences at Walt Disney World Resort will be closed or canceled beginning Thursday, October 6, 2016.
CLOSURES, CANCELATIONS AND MORE
All 4 Walt Disney World theme parks will be closed beginning at 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2016 and will remain closed through Friday, October 7, 2016.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will be closed on Thursday and Friday, October 6 and 7, 2016.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will be open Thursday, October 6, 2016 and will be closed on Friday, October 7, 2016.
Disney Springs will be closed beginning at 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2016 and will remain closed through Friday, October 7, 2016. Characters in Flight at Disney Springs will be closed from Thursday, October 6, through Sunday, October 9, 2016.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled on Thursday and Friday, October 6 and 7, 2016. For re-booking, refunds and other options, please call (407) 566-4985, option 5, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM (EST). Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground—including our Campsites and Cabins— will be closed on Thursday and Friday, October 6 and 7, 2016. All performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ on those dates have been canceled as well.
Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been canceled on Thursday and Friday evening, October 6 and 7, 2016.
Select spa locations—including La Vida Health Club at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness—will be closed from Thursday, October 6 through Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Events scheduled for October 7 and 8, 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex—including the Disney Cross Country Classic 2016 and Baseball Canada National Team Fall Training sessions—have been canceled.
FOR CURRENT WALT DISNEY WORLD GUESTS
Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel at the present time are advised to remain indoors through the duration of the storm. For more information—including important safety measures you can take—please speak with the nearest Cast Member.
While we continue to take every necessary precaution throughout Hurricane Matthew, please be aware of the following—in the instance that your vacation plans have been directly affected:
Most Disney Resort hotel restaurants will remain open. However, if you wish or need to cancel or modify a dining reservation affected by Hurricane Matthew, cancelation fees imposed by Disney will be waved for all Guests.
In addition, Disney Resort hotel cancelation fees imposed by Disney will be waived for all Guests.
PhotoPass Guest Support operations will be limited through Friday, October 7, 2016. Guest Support will be available to answer calls and emails until 6:30 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, October 6, 2016.
For further information about Hurricane Matthew at Walt Disney World Resort, please continue checking back throughout the duration of the storm.
Please note: the above-described cancelation details may not apply to Guests who did not book a package via the Walt Disney Travel Company or to Guests who booked a sports or group package.
For assistance with your Walt Disney World visit, please call (407) 939-5277.