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Disney World Hurricane Idalia Closures

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This is a post in progress. Additional information about the effects of Hurricane Idalia on the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, and other Central Florida locations will be added as it comes in. Last updated 8/30/2023 at 9:27 a.m. EDT

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Airports

  • Orlando International Airport: No changes have been announced at this time.
  • Sanford International: No changes have been announced at this time.
  • Tampa International: Closed Tuesday, August 29. Not expected to reopen until Thursday, August 31.

For a list of airline contact resources, see What to Know if a Hurricane Might Impact Your Orlando Vacation.

Disney World

Disney’s page for weather updates

No changes at theme parks have been announced at this time.

Magic Kingdom
  • No changes have been announced at this time.
EPCOT
  • No changes have been announced at this time.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • No changes have been announced at this time.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
  • No changes have been announced at this time.

Typhoon Lagoon:  Closed on Wednesday, August 30. (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is already undergoing a scheduled closure.)

Fantasia Gardens & Winter-Summerland: Both mini-golf courses are closed on Wednesday, August 30.

Resort Dining

No changes have been announced at this time.

Disney World Hotels

At this time, change and cancellation fees imposed by Disney will be waived for check-in dates of August 28, 2023 through September 5, 2023. Guests currently staying at Disney Resort hotels whose travel plans have been impacted by the storm may receive a discounted rate to extend their stay through the evening of August 31, if needed, by visiting the front desk.

For Guests staying at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: Disney has asked that all Fort Wilderness Guests remove and stow all outside items, including décor, and take in camper awnings by 6 PM on Tuesday, August 29. If you’d like to depart early or discuss alternate options for your vacation, please call at (407) 939-2744.

Disney World Hotel Check-in

No changes have been announced at this time.

Hoop-Dee-Doo & Other Pre-Paid Entertainment

No changes have been announced at this time.

Galactic Starcruiser

No changes have been announced at this time.

Disney Springs

No changes have been announced at this time.

Disney Cruise Line

No sailings are currently impacted.

Universal Orlando

Universal’s page for Weather Updates

  • Early Park Admission cancelled at all parks on Wednesday, August 30.

SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove

  • SeaWorld Orlando will open at noon on Wednesday, August 30.
  • Aquatica Orlando will be closed on Wednesday, August 30. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, August 31.
  • Discovery Cove will operate normal hours Tuesday, August 29, and will be closed Wednesday, August 30. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, August 31. Email dco-guestrelations@discoverycove.com for assistance with rebooking your reservation; include your reservation number and “Hurricane rebooking” in the subject line of the email.
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has enacted its Named Storm Policy and will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday August 29 and remain closed Wednesday, August 30. The park plans to reopen on Thursday, August 31. If you were planning a visit, see the Busch Gardens Weather or Not Assurance page for your options.

All dated tickets for closure days have been automatically extended through August 31, 2024.

Legoland Florida

  • No changes have been announced at this time.

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Jennifer Heymont

Jennifer has a background in math and biology, so she ended up in Data Science where she gets to do both. She lives just north of Boston with her husband, kids, and assorted animal members of the family. Although it took three visits for the Disney bug to "take", she now really wishes she lived a lot closer to the Parks.

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