Disney World Hurricane Ian

2022 - 9 - 29

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Disney World to reopen Friday after Hurricane Ian closure (The Washington Post)

Universal Orlando Resort also said a Friday reopening is expected “as conditions permit.”

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Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando announce ... (USA TODAY)

After Hurricane Ian left "historic" damage in Florida, the state's biggest theme parks are planning for their reopenings.

All tickets for Wednesday and Thursday have been extended through the end of the year. This offer gives complimentary admission for up to three children, between the ages of 3 and 11, per one purchased adult ticket. "All attractions, exhibits, programs and the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour will be open for regular operating hours," according to its website. Guests should check Disney Parks' Twitter page [@DisneyParks](https://twitter.com/DisneyParks) and [website](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/weather-updates/) for updated hours of operation. Annual pass member guest tickets expiring Friday through Sunday have been extended through Oct. The park said it will begin "a phased reopen of portions of our destination for our hotel guests only" starting Friday. The park is contacting those with current and upcoming reservations on this matter. Those who used a travel agent or third-party travel seller will need to contact their seller for details. Dining options at these resorts will vary and people will not need reservations. Guests who have not used any portion of tickets intended for those days are directed to contact Disney to modify their travel plans. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/DisneyParks/status/1575557970443780098/photo/1) Tuesday that it was closely monitoring weather conditions and assessing the impact of the hurricane on its property. Guests with partially used multi-day theme park tickets will be able to use their remaining ticket days through Sept.

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Disney World In Florida Reopening On Friday After Hurricane Ian (Forbes)

Universal Orlando resort also plans to reopen on Friday, while SeaWorld expects to open on Saturday.

Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm on Thursday. Walt Disney World announced on Tuesday that it would close for two days as Hurricane Ian was expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday. Over 2.5 million people were without power in Florida on Thursday.

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Disney World Announces Hours For Phased Reopening After ... (Deadline)

After announcing what it called a "phased" reopening in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Walt Disney World has posted specific hours for Friday on its site.

– 7 p.m. for early entry, and be accessible from noon – 9 p.m. From 1 p.m. and be open from 10 a.m. The virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be available from 7 a.m., as usual. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will happen from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. All guests can enter from 11 a.m. The Magic Kingdom will open to early entry at 8:00a.m. to 9 p.m. for everyone who has a ticket. – 12 a.m.

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Walt Disney World, Several Orlando Parks Closed for Hurricane Ian ... (NBC Chicago)

Walt Disney World and several other Orlando-area theme parks closed Thursday as Hurricane Ian's impacts were felt across much of Florida, carving out a path ...

The National Hurricane Center said Ian became a tropical storm over land early Thursday and was expected to regain near-hurricane strength after emerging over Atlantic waters near the Kennedy Space Center later in the day. Ian was forecast to move out of Florida on Thursday and travel north before hitting South Carolina on Friday for a second U.S. 28-29 for the other locations, will be extended through Dec. Ian's tropical-storm-force winds extended outward up to 415 miles, drenching much of Florida and the southeastern Atlantic coast. Those who booked on third-party sites will be allowed to rebook their visits, but refunds would need to come from the sellers. 30 due to the weather.

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Hurricane Ian strands Hillsboro family at Walt Disney World (KATU)

A family from Hillsboro is stuck in Orlando after Hurricane Ian dropped huge amounts of rain the area.“We've had this trip planned for a year and a half, ...

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Here's when Walt Disney World parks will reopen after Hurricane Ian (FOX 35 Orlando)

Walt Disney World Resort said it will reopen its theme parks and Disney Springs starting on Friday, Sept. 30 but at new times. The threat of Hurricane Ian ...

- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is temporarily closed with a planned reopening on Sunday, Oct. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is currently closed for the season. - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park 11:00 a.m. [Walt Disney World Resort](https://www.fox35orlando.com/tag/theme-parks) said it will reopen its theme parks and Disney Springs starting on Friday, Sept. The threat of Hurricane Ian closed the parks on Thursday. - EPCOT 11:00 a.m.

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Walt Disney World begins phased reopening after Hurricane Ian (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

FILE - The newly painted Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is seen with the the crest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ...

30, 2023,” the park said on its website. - Animal Kingdom at 11 a.m. - Magic Kingdom at 8 a.m. - EPCOT at 11 a.m. [Pregnant woman braves Brevard roads during Hurricane Ian to give birth at hospital](https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/09/30/pregnant-woman-braves-brevard-roads-during-hurricane-ian-to-give-birth-at-hospital/) - Magic Kingdom at 10 a.m.

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What it was like to shelter at Disney through Hurricane Ian (SFGate)

Peter Sciretta and Kitra Remick from YouTube channel Ordinary Adventures were at Walt Disney World when Hurricane Ian passed through.

The closures start coming in: [Universal](https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/hurricane-floods-universal-studios-florida-17476290.php) and [Disney](https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/hurricane-ian-closes-disney-world-17470803.php) will be closed for the next two days, and the airport is shutting down. The [hurricane](https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/Hurricane-Ian-storm-surge-map-17472609.php) previously expected to miss Orlando has altered course. [Walt Disney World](https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/) vacation, having flown 2,000 miles across the country to get to the “most magical place on Earth,” when the weather predictions change.

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