Heres what visitors need to know.
It is likely the theme parks will remain closed on Thursday, October 10, the statement notes.
We will consider opening Disney Springs on Thursday in the late afternoon, with limited offerings.
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Mickeys Not-So-Scary Halloween Partyat Magic Kingdom park on Thursday, October 10 is also canceled.
Full refunds are available.
This is reportedly only the 12th time Disney World has closed in its 53-year history.
It most recently closed for Hurricane Nicole in November 2022.
Nearby Universal Studios announced its closure as well Tuesday.
Orlando isexpectedto see flooding rains and sustained winds at 60 to 80 mph from Wednesday evening to Thursday afternoon.
States of emergency have been declared in 50 Florida countiesand 14 are currently under mandatory evacuation orders.
This is a developing story.
