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The Disneyland Report > Disney News > Disney World closed today due to Hurricane Wilma Disney NewsDisney World closed today due to Hurricane WilmaThe theme parks of the Walt Disney World Resort were closed today, Monday, October 24, in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Wilma.
Although Hurricane Wilma is expected to pass about 100 miles south of Walt Disney World, it has strengthened as it approached Southeast Florida. Disney World officials are taking precautions by closing the theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom), the resort’s water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon), and the entertainment areas Downtown Disney and Disney’s Wide World of Sports. Hurricane Wilma may cause considerable damage with its high winds and heavy rain. The Walt Disney World theme parks may reopen tomorrow weather permitting, although if the effects of Hurricane Wilma remain strong, all or some of the parks may remain closed. The resort is monitoring the situation and taking advice from hurricane and emergency preparation officials. Last year, the Disney theme parks at Walt Disney World closed for several days through the hurricane season when major hurricanes such as Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne created major devastation across parts of Florida. Walt Disney World escaped the 2004 hurricane season with minor landscaping and light structural damage, but no wide problems or injuries were reported, most likely due to planned closures and storm plans. The closure today of Walt Disney World’s parks for Hurricane Wilma is the first for the resort this year. Guests will remain in their hotel rooms, and as with last year, extra entertainment will be provided in the hotel gathering areas, with characters, movies, and other activities. Return to Disney News.
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