Details Released for Disney World “Phased Reopening” of Theme Parks Following Hurricane Ian

    Disney World has announced details for their phased reopening of the theme parks following Hurricane Ian. Here’s the latest:

    We are continuing to closely monitor weather conditions as we assess the impact of Hurricane Ian at Walt Disney World Resort. We anticipate weather conditions to improve throughout the evening on Thursday, Sept. 29 and are planning for a phased reopening of our theme parks and Disney Springs on Friday, Sept. 30, with the following hours: 

    Magic Kingdom

    • 8am Early Theme Park Entry 
    • 10am all Guest entry 
    • 6pm close 
    • Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 
      • 7pm-12am

    EPCOT

    • 9am Early Theme Park Entry 
    • 11am all Guest entry 
    • 9pm close 

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    • 10am Early Theme Park Entry 
    • 12pm all Guest entry 
    • 9pm close 

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    • 11am Early Theme Park Entry 
    • 1pm all Guest entry 
    • 7pm close 

    Additionally, Disney announced reopening hours for Disney Springs and Mini Golf.

    • Disney Springs
      • 10am – 11:30pm
    • Fantasia Fairways Miniature Golf Course 
      • 3pm – 10pm

    Theme park reservations are required. To make or modify a theme park reservation, please visit DisneyWorld.com. Please note reservations are subject to availability. 

    Early Theme Park Entry

    The early theme park entry benefit is available for guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels.

    Dining and experience reservations 

    • All dining and Enchanted Extra experience reservations prior to the listed park hours above are canceled. 
    • Guests who have existing dining or Enchanted Extras experiences during the Early Theme Park Entry window will be allowed to enter the parks whether or not they are Resort Guests. 

    Transportation 

    Transportation will operate as normal, pending our current weather protocols. Transportation will begin operation 30 minutes prior to each park open. Resort Guests are encouraged to take their own vehicles if they choose to visit another location on property. 

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