Walt Disney World Theme Parks Beginning A Temporary Phased Closure At 5:00 P.M. On Wednesday, November 9

As expected, Tropical Storm (soon-to-be Hurricane) Nicole is being closely monitored by everyone. The Walt Disney World Resort has announced a phased closure of its theme parks which will begin the evening of Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

UPDATE as of 7:30 P.M. Eastern

While this schedule could change, Disney is planning for a phased reopening beginning tomorrow, Nov. 10, based on current projections.

THEME PARKS

  • Walt Disney World Resort theme parks will reopen in a phased approach beginning at noon tomorrow, Nov. 10. Planned theme park operating hours for tomorrow, Nov. 10, are:
    • Magic Kingdom Park: Noon to 6 p.m. (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is scheduled for 7 p.m. to midnight.)
    • EPCOT: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Fantasmic! will not be presented tomorrow, Nov. 10, due to the production setup.)
  • Transportation to theme parks will begin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled reopening time.
  • Reservations for bookable experiences within the theme parks will resume at the scheduled park reopening time.

DISNEY SPRINGS

  • Disney Springs will begin a phased reopening at noon tomorrow, Nov. 10.
  • Disney Bus transportation to Disney Springs will resume at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 10.

WATER PARKS AND MINI GOLF

  • Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf remain closed tomorrow, Nov. 10, and may reopen Friday, Nov. 11.
  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will remain temporarily closed tomorrow, Nov. 10, and may reopen Friday, Nov. 11 (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is currently closed).

RESORTS

  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is anticipated to reopen tomorrow, Nov. 10, following an assessment of storm impacts. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue will be canceled tomorrow, Nov. 10.
  • The Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort will reopen for Guests checking in tomorrow, Nov. 10.
  • At this time, all other Walt Disney World Resort hotels remain open to Guests.
  • As previously shared, character breakfasts at Disney Resort hotels will not include characters tomorrow morning, Nov. 10.

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Per the official Walt Disney World Resort website:

As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, we are planning to make the following operational adjustments as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Cast Members and Guests during the storm:

THEME PARKS

  • Walt Disney World Resort theme parks will have a phased closure today, Nov. 9, beginning at 5 p.m. and will remain closed through tomorrow morning, Nov. 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, Nov. 10.
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. with last dining reservations at 5 p.m.
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. with last dining reservations at 6 p.m.
  • Magic Kingdom Park: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Be Our Guest, Liberty Tree Tavern, Diamond Horseshoe and Cinderella’s Royal Table will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m.
  • EPCOT: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Monsieur Paul, Space 220 Restaurant, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and Garden Grill Restaurant will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m.

As previously shared, extended evening theme park hours at Magic Kingdom will be canceled today, Nov. 9.

To align with modified theme park hours, nighttime spectaculars will be canceled today, Nov. 9, including Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom Park, Harmonious at EPCOT, and Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

WATER PARKS AND MINI GOLF

  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will temporarily close tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 10. (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is currently closed.)
  • Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will close early today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. and will remain temporarily closed tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 10.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

  • Guests staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be required to depart by 3 p.m. today, Nov. 9. We are contacting Guests with reservations to help them find alternate accommodations.
  • Guests staying at the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort will be required to depart by today, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. We are contacting Guests with reservations to help them find alternative accommodations.
  • At this time, all other Walt Disney World Resort hotels remain open to Guests.
  • Character breakfasts at Disney Resort hotels will not include characters tomorrow morning, Nov. 10, so we can accommodate more Resort Guests staying at these locations for breakfast.

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