Hurricane Helene is a collision-course with Florida, and is expected to target the state as a Major Category 3 Hurricane on the Gulf Course, but Central Florida is still expected see severe weather, including the Walt Disney World Resort area.
Hurricane Helene is a rapidly growing hurricane, expected to come ashore in Florida as a Major Category 3 Hurricane causing significant disruption throughout the state.
While the hurricane is not expected to hit Central Florida, severe weather is still expected with Central Florida, including Walt Disney World under a Tropical Storm Warning
Ahead of the storms arrival on Thursday, Walt Disney World has already closed Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon on Thursday, Sept. 26, and now Thursday nights Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been axed.
All guest tickets to the party will be refunded.
Disney has also revealed that Magic Kingdom will now have extended operating hours to 8 pm. a change to the original scheduled time of 6 pm.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Here’s the message from Walt Disney World regarding the closure:
"We are always looking to deliver a great and enjoyable experience for our guests. Due to forecasted weather and the impact to our outdoor entertainment offerings, we are cancelling Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 26. Guest tickets will be refunded. While Magic Kingdom was scheduled to close tomorrow at 6 p.m., we are extending operating hours until 8 p.m. for guests to enjoy more time in the park."
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, for Hurricane Helene, and is currently scheduled to reopen at 10 am. on Friday, September 27.
In the hours ahead we can expect to hear more on Walt Disney World's plans for the upcoming storm.
Walt Disney World Severe Weather Policy
If a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area — or for your place of residence—within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you may reschedule or cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company Disney Resort hotel packages and most room-only reservations (booked directly with Disney) without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney. Most room-only and vacation packages can be modified, or canceled online, including changes to travel dates.
If you have products and services provided by third-party suppliers included in your vacation—such as air transportation, hotels, car rental agencies or travel insurance companies—you will continue to be responsible for any non-refundable payments, as well as cancellation or change fees assessed by those suppliers. The policy does not apply to certain special events or dining experiences.
This policy also applies to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in the event a hurricane warning is issued for those destinations.
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