Half of the Walt Disney World theme parks are now closed earlier than normal as the resort prepares for the arrival of now-Hurricane Nicole. The National Hurricane Center upgraded the Tropical Storm into a Hurricane with the latest advisory. The maximum sustained winds are 75mph, which is a category one hurricane.

Disney World has announced that it’s theme parks will likely not reopen at their normal times tomorrow, November 10th, but they have not said that the parks will be closed for the entire day – however likely that may be. Here’s the latest statement from Disney at 5:30pm:

Theme parks will likely not reopen at their regularly scheduled time tomorrow, November 10.

Here are the latest theme park adjustments due to Hurricane Nicole:

Walt Disney World Resort theme parks will have a phased closure today, November 9, beginning at 5:00 PM, and will remain closed through tomorrow morning, November 10. Resort Guests are encouraged to enjoy food and beverage options at the theme parks prior to returning to their Disney Resort hotel. Theme parks will likely not reopen at their regularly scheduled time tomorrow, November 10.

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Closing today, November 9, at 5:00 PM, with last dining reservations at 5:00 PM.
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Closing today, November 9, at 6:00 PM, with last dining reservations at 6:00 PM
• Magic Kingdom Park: Closing today, November 9, at 7:00 PM. Last dining reservations for Be Our Guest Restaurant, Liberty Tree Tavern, The Diamond Horseshoe and Cinderella’s Royal Table will be at 6:00 PM, and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 PM.
• EPCOT: Closing today, November 9, at 7:00 PM. Last dining reservations for Monsieur Paul, Space 220 Restaurant, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and Garden Grill Restaurant will be at 6:00 PM, and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 PM.

As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!