As Florida begins the cleanup effort from Hurricane Milton, Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, recreation venues and more will remain closed through Thursday.
In a statement, Disney said the closures also affect ticketed events such as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, for which refunds will be issued.
Disney said there are currently limited food concessions available to people on its properties, and the company expects some services and attractions to remain closed through Sunday.
Here’s what visitors need to know.
Live updates: Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 as it approaches Florida
Is Disney World in Orlando closed due to Hurricane Milton?
Walt Disney World theme parks are currently closed.
The Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Springs theme parks closed Wednesday afternoon and will remain closed Thursday. Disney resort transportation has also been discontinued. Minnie Van and Mears taxi services will be limited.
Guests can find updates on the Disney World website.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park and mini golf courses are also closed Wednesday. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park was already closed for the season. The resort says ESPN Wide World of Sports has no events scheduled until this weekend.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa closed late Wednesday morning and will likely remain closed until Sunday, according to the resort.
What is Disney World’s hurricane policy? Can I get a refund?
Whenever the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane warning for Orlando, such as Milton, or where guests live within seven days of their scheduled arrival, guests can cancel or change vacation packages or hotel reservations booked directly through the Walt Disney Travel Company at no charge. . Unused tickets retain their value and guests can change the ticket date for future use.
You will need to contact any third party suppliers you have booked with.
Were people evacuated to Disney World because of a hurricane?
In previous hurricanes, the company has also offered deals to residents who needed a safe place to evacuate and shelter in the storm.
During 2023’s Hurricane Nicole, Disney offered 50% off Disney resort hotel stays on select dates for evacuees, adding that the company had strict check-in times.
Is Universal Studios closed due to Hurricane Milton?
Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk are closed through today, according to the park’s website.
Halloween Horror Nights have been canceled Wednesday and Thursday, but are expected to resume Friday, depending on the impact of the storm. Universal’s website outlines how guests can apply their HHN canceled day tickets to other events this season.
Universal Orlando hotels remain fully operational.
When the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane or tropical storm warning for the Orlando area or wherever a guest lives within seven days of scheduled arrival, guests can cancel or change vacation packages, hotel reservations or park tickets booked directly through Universal at no charge.
Universal Studios Hurricane Policy
Universal Orlando’s website states that they “can’t make any guarantees about weather, but your travel plans can still be stress-free.”
“In the event that a hurricane or tropical storm warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center or a state of emergency is declared for the Orlando area or in your hometown within seven days of arrival, please contact our team in advance to arrange your Universal Reschedule or cancel any Parks & Resorts Vacations package, hotel room accommodations, and Universal Orlando theme park tickets you booked directly with Universal Orlando without incurring any cancellation or change fees.”
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Disney World still closed? What you need to know after Hurricane Milton.
