As Hurricane Idalia batters Florida, Disney World drops cancellation fees, remains open
Disney World announced that resort and restaurant cancellation fees would be waived for Hurricane Idalia
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As Hurricane Idalia Florida's Big Bend, Walt Disney World said it is open but is also waiving change and cancelation fees for certain dates in light of the severe weather.
In their latest update at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the theme park told guests that the resorts and popular parks are "currently operating under normal conditions."
Warding off temperatures in the 90s with a Minnie umbrella, a guest spends the day at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images / Getty Images)
"We are closely monitoring the path of the projected weather as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members," the park announced in a statement.
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The central Florida theme park said that their water park, Typhoon Lagoon, would be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The corporation's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Garden Miniature Golf is also closed Wednesday.
A sign near an entranceway to Walt Disney World on MAY 22, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images / Getty Images)
The theme park also addressed guests that are either currently at a Walt Disney World Resort or if they have upcoming travel plans during the hurricane. Disney World said that guests could receive a discounted rate to extend their stay through Aug. 31.
Change and cancelation fees have been waived for check-in dates of Aug. 28 through Sept. 5, the company said.
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Additionally, any Florida residents evacuating from the storm and first responders assisting in may be eligible for a 50% off hotel stay between Aug. 29 and Aug. 31. Evacuees are encouraged to call 407-W-DISNEY and first responders should call 407-828-3200 (option 3).
A sign near an entranceway to Walt Disney World on MAY 22, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday morning.
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Idalia produced storm surges that reached several feet in some areas and brought damaging winds that howled up to 130 miles per hour at one point, according to the National Hurricane Center.