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As the newly renamed Hurricane Nicole edges closer and closer to the Florida coast, many businesses, like the Walt Disney World Resort, are enacting closures to protect resident safety.
On the heels of Hurricane Ian, the National Hurricane Center pushed to classify Nicole as a full-fledged hurricane today, but even before this Disney and Universal Studios Orlando Resort announced closures as a precaution against the former tropical storm.
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We previously reported that the Disney Park would undergo a phased closure beginning at 5 p.m. local time on the evening of November 9 and not reopen at their regularly scheduled time the next morning.
Thanks to a tweet just released by the Disney Parks Twitter account, we now know that Disney’s Orlando Parks are tentatively planning a phased reopening by noon on November 10. You can read their full statement below:
Walt Disney World Resort Update on Hurricane Nicole – For the latest information, visit: https://t.co/9Z6IFb5tiK pic.twitter.com/aFLSzuryWV
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) November 10, 2022
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Walt Disney World also updated the information on its website regarding the tropical storm. As of 8:30 p.m. reads:
While this schedule may change, as of 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 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 reopen in a phased approach beginning at 12:00 PM Thursday, November 10. Planned theme park operating hours based on current projections are as follows.
- Magic Kingdom Park: Noon to 6:00 PM (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is scheduled for 7:00 PM to midnight.)
- EPCOT: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Fantasmic! will not be presented on Thursday, November 10.)
Transportation to theme parks will begin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled park reopening time.
Reservations for bookable experiences within the theme parks will resume at the scheduled park reopening time
As previously shared, extended evening theme park hours at Magic Kingdom will be cancelled Wednesday, November 9.
To align with modified theme park hours, nighttime spectaculars will be cancelled Wednesday, November 9, including Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom park, Harmonious at EPCOT, and Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Partially used multi-day theme park tickets with a validity window impacted by Hurricane Nicole will be automatically extended within 24 hours to allow use of the remaining unused ticket days through September 20, 2023. In order to enter a park, both a park reservation and valid ticket for the same park on the same date are required.
WATER PARKS AND MINI GOLF
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will remain closed Thursday, November 10. (Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is currently closed.)
- Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will remain closed Thursday, November 10.
The page also contains additional updates for other Disney Parks experiences, as well as the hotels and Resorts.
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We spoke with a Cast Member who informed us that Walt Disney World Reservations are currently suspended for November 10 and 11, with park hours of operation currently subject to the development of the tropical storm. You can find hurricane resources on the National Hurricane Center website.
DisneyTips will continue to follow the progression of Hurricane Nicole and any further announcements made by Disney in regards to the Walt Disney World Resort’s oncoming closures and safety protocol so be sure to check back regularly for updated information, and stay safe out there!
