This is a post in progress. Additional information about the effects of Hurricane Milton on the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, and other Central Florida locations will be added as it comes in. Timestamps reflect when we added information to this post. Last updated 10/7/2024  at 1:50 p.m. EDT

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Airports

• Orlando International Airport:
  • Monday 1:50 p.m.:On Wednesday morning, October 9, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) will cease commercial passenger and private operations in advance of Hurricane Milton. The airport is not closed and will remain open to accept emergency/aid and relief flights as necessary. Commercial operations will resume as soon as possible based on damage assessment.
• Sanford International: No changes have been announced at this time.
• Tampa International:
  • Monday 10:15 a.m.: Tampa International Airport will suspend all commercial and cargo operations beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, ahead of Hurricane Milton, with the Airport remaining closed to the public until it can assess any damage after the storm.

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:  No changes have been announced at this time. (Blizzard Beach is not open at this time.)

Fantasia Gardens & Winter-Summerland: No changes have been announced at this time.

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 October 6, 2024 through October 12, 2024. Most room-only and vacation packages can be modified, or canceled online, including changes to travel dates, without fees.

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.

Disney Springs

No changes have been announced at this time.

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line page for weather updates

No sailings are currently impacted.

Universal Orlando

Universal’s page for weather updates

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

Universal Orlando Resort Hotels

Due to the State of Emergency declaration for Orange County, Universal Orlando’s Severe Weather Policy is in effect. Guests may contact Universal Orlando in advance to reschedule or cancel a Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations Package, hotel room-only accommodations, and Universal Orlando theme park tickets booked directly with Universal Orlando, without any cancellation or change fees imposed.

SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove

• At SeaWorld Orlando, no changes have been announced at this time.
• At Aquatica Orlando, no changes have been announced at this time.
• At Discovery Cove
  • Monday 12:15 p.m.; Discovery Code has posted the following: Due to the projected path of Hurricane Milton, Discovery Cove is enacting it’s Named Storm Policy for Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th. Rest assured, our Guest Services team is prepared to assist you with shifting your date to a surrounding date. Please contact our Guest Services team, by emailing dco-guestrelations@discoverycove.com or calling 407-513-4600. If emailing, please include your reservation number and “Hurricane rebooking” in the subject line of the email.
• At Busch Gardens, no changes have been announced at this time.

Legoland Florida

Legoland Florida’s page for weather updates

• No changes have been announced at this time.