Hurricane Milton - WDW Resorts Related Updates & Planning Thread

[mi*vida*loca]

Good to know...headed to Epcot now and will try to grab some extras. Thx everyone!

We honestly didn’t wait to hear from Disney when we were there. We just went in assuming everything would be shut down for at least 24 hours and planned accordingly. We also were staying at CSR and didn’t want to brave the elements going to the main building so planned to be in our rooms. For this storm I would plan for 48 hours.

 

[2vets]

My sister is at YC right now (they evacuated there from Tampa). CMs have distributed tons of towels, but there have been no updates from the resort on remaining indoors/in rooms, etc. I have been bugging her to make sure she has lots of snacks and convinced her to pre-place mobile orders right now for lunch and dinner, with an assumption that she will not be able to go outside to go even to BC. I personally would have been over at Epcot this morning stocking up on snacks and stuff from the French bakery, but it has been pouring, and her daughter won't go. I'm glad they are out of Tampa, but I wish there was more communication from Disney about what to expect tonight. One CM told her that Marketplace will be open throughout, but she had to ask to get that info.

ETA: They did ask people to move furniture in from the balconies (yesterday).

 

[MommaKetch]

An update for those needing to change their WDW resort reservations and were previously unable due to the normal cancellation policies, which we know are now lifted.

You are now able to adjust your reservations online under My Disney Experience > My Plans.

I was able to easily change my previous reservation starting 10/9 to now arrive on 10/10. I tried to do this 2 days ago and it would not let me, presumably because I was in the no-change window. In my case, they now lifted that restriction, and it was an easy adjustment. I'm not sure when they lifted this restriction, as I only tried once before.

I've waited to call because I was on the fence about canceling the trip and figured one call would be the best use of my time waiting on hold.

 

[danikoski]

Don't grab sandwiches from the food court in the morning to bring back at park closing a 1 or 2. They will spoil and be unsafe to eat come afternoon.

I am guessing that the food courts will be open for limited service (sandwiches) throughout the hurricane but they will not deliver to rooms in separate buildings such as Caribbean Beach.

Talk show host Jesse Kelly told of a time he was on rest and relaxation (I forget where) from the Marines and was locked down in his room (with some buddies) during a big storm. He chanced it to the food court (where some other buddies and other guests were huddled) and got a plateful of nachos. He almost got back to his room door when a gust of wind snatched the plate sending the nachos all over the rain covered parking lot.

I assume that limited Minnie Van service means within WDW or to critical locations such as hospitals and pharmacies outside WDW.

For some of the other hurricanes, the food courts shutdown during the hurricane, when they asked everyone to shelter in place, but they did provide box/sack meals ahead of time for people to grab to eat in there rooms. I would expect something similar to happen later today. But I also remember from conversations with folks at the resorts that the lines to get those meals could get long.

 

[karen4546]

For some of the other hurricanes, the food courts shutdown during the hurricane, when they asked everyone to shelter in place, but they did provide box/sack meals ahead of time for people to grab to eat in there rooms. I would expect something similar to happen later today. But I also remember from conversations with folks at the resorts that the lines to get those meals could get long.

We were at the Boardwalk and I think each meal was $8? and the buffet was may $15/18 or a little more if you got wine? This was two years ago so .....

IDK what consideration they gave for people who may not have budgeted for extra meals-but they probably just gave them for free- I would hope so.

 

[TinkAgainU]

For some of the other hurricanes, the food courts shutdown during the hurricane, when they asked everyone to shelter in place, but they did provide box/sack meals ahead of time for people to grab to eat in there rooms. I would expect something similar to happen later today. But I also remember from conversations with folks at the resorts that the lines to get those meals could get long.

Keep in mind staffing may be tighter than some storms as more people elected to evacuate their families than for many previous storms. Tighter staffing may mean services are there, but wait times increased and/or options are reduced. If the resort has to chose between mobile orders of individual items, or boxing set items, that could be one example. I'd be collecting drinks and snacks where I could find them at this point

 

[bdrex28]

Live webcam looking at BCV

Always interesting and I'm sure I'll keep an eye on it.

https://disneylivecams.com/webcam.php?view=Epcot_Resort_Cam

 

[mrsap]

BREAKING: Curfew Issued for Parts of Walt Disney World Due to Hurricane Milton​

Osceola County, which includes parts of Walt Disney World, has announced a countywide curfew beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday due to Hurricane Milton.

The curfew is in effect through at least 10 a.m. on Thursday. Walt Disney World Resort is in both Osceola and Orange counties.

Guests staying at resort hotels within Osceola will not be allowed to leave their rooms during the curfew. These include Disney’s All-Star Resorts.

Celebration, St. Cloud, and Kissimmee residents are also included in the curfew. Police, fire, emergency services, and those driving to/from work are exempt.

Walt Disney World theme parks are closing early on Wednesday and are expected to remain closed through Thursday. Disney canceled Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Thursday. Cast Members have been preparing the parks for the storm.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Disney updated their weather page at 1:15pm ET. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/weather-updates/

Cut/pasting here for tracking…

Monitoring Hurricane Milton
Last updated on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:15 PM ET.

We continue to closely monitor the path of Hurricane Milton. Based on the latest projection, we are making additional operational adjustments for the safety of our Guests and Cast Members.

The Walt Disney World Emergency Operations Center is connected to weather experts and community leaders. Please know these adjustments have been made in order to leave time for our Guests and Cast Members to return to their Resort hotels or homes safely hours before higher winds are expected to reach Central Florida.

Operational impacts include:

Theme Parks & Disney Springs
On Wednesday, October 9, our theme parks and Disney Springs will be closed in phases beginning at 1:00 PM.

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will close at 1:00 PM.
• Magic Kingdom park, EPCOT and Disney Springs will close at 2:00 PM.
• Parking garages at Disney Springs will also close at 2:00 PM, and will remain unavailable during the storm.

On Thursday, October 10, our theme parks and Disney Springs will remain closed, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be cancelled (event tickets will be refunded).
For partially used multi-day tickets, ticket expiration dates will be adjusted to expire on October 11, 2025.

Disney Resort Hotel Closures

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will temporarily close beginning at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 9. They are likely to remain closed until Sunday, October 13.

Transportation

• Walt Disney World Transportation will stop operating on Wednesday, October 9 after Disney Springs and the Walt Disney World theme parks close.
• Minnie Van service will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 9.
• Limited Mears taxi service will be available to Walt Disney World Resort Guests.

Recreation

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf are closed on Wednesday, October 9, and will remain closed on Thursday, October 10. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park remains closed for planned refurbishment.

Reservations for Dining and Other Experiences

Effective immediately, we will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences.
Prepaid bookable experiences will be automatically refunded within 7 to 10 business days.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Disney updated their weather page with some additional info about resort dining and activities. Cut/pasting the full page for tracking.

Monitoring Hurricane Milton
Last updated on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:45 PM ET.

The Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, recreation offerings and Disney Springs are now closed through Thursday, October 10.

Operational impacts include:

Theme Parks & Disney Springs
On Wednesday, October 9, our theme parks and Disney Springs will be closed in phases beginning at 1:00 PM.

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will close at 1:00 PM.
• Magic Kingdom park, EPCOT and Disney Springs will close at 2:00 PM.
• Parking garages at Disney Springs will also close at 2:00 PM, and will remain unavailable during the storm.

On Thursday, October 10, our theme parks and Disney Springs will remain closed, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be cancelled (event tickets will be refunded).
For partially used multi-day tickets, ticket expiration dates will be adjusted to expire on October 11, 2025.

Disney Resort Hotel Closures

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will temporarily close beginning at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 9. They are likely to remain closed until Sunday, October 13.

Transportation

• Walt Disney World Transportation will stop operating on Wednesday, October 9 after Disney Springs and the Walt Disney World theme parks close.
• Minnie Van service will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 9.
• Limited Mears taxi service will be available to Walt Disney World Resort Guests.

Recreation

The following locations will be closed on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10:

• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park
• Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf
• Winter Summerland Miniature Golf

Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park remains closed for planned refurbishment.

Disney Resort Hotels – Food and Dining

We continue to operate select dining locations for Guests currently staying in our Disney Resort hotels. Please continue to check the food and dining pages on this website or via the My Disney Experience app for the latest details. Please be aware that operating hours and availability may be adjusted as necessary without prior notice.

Additionally, we recommend planning ahead and stopping by any food court or quick-service dining location to pre-purchase breakfast and lunch for Thursday, October 10.

Disney Resort Hotels – Activities

The following activities may be available for you to enjoy at your Disney Resort hotel:

• Free Disney movies in your Resort hotel room
• Visit the lobby for surprise Character visits and more family fun
• Check out the arcade for free play starting at 4:00 PM
• Visit the fitness center during normal operating hours

Operating hours and availability may be adjusted as necessary without prior notice.

Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Wind & Waves Grill will be closed for dinner on Wednesday, October 9, and for breakfast on Thursday, October 10. The Spa at Disney's Vero Beach Resort will also be temporarily closed beginning Wednesday, October 9.

Reservations for Dining and Other Experiences

Effective immediately, we will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences.
Prepaid bookable experiences will be automatically refunded within 7 to 10 business days.

 

[koszmok]

BREAKING: Curfew Issued for Parts of Walt Disney World Due to Hurricane Milton​

Osceola County, which includes parts of Walt Disney World, has announced a countywide curfew beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday due to Hurricane Milton.

The curfew is in effect through at least 10 a.m. on Thursday. Walt Disney World Resort is in both Osceola and Orange counties.

Guests staying at resort hotels within Osceola will not be allowed to leave their rooms during the curfew. These include Disney’s All-Star Resorts.

Celebration, St. Cloud, and Kissimmee residents are also included in the curfew. Police, fire, emergency services, and those driving to/from work are exempt.

Walt Disney World theme parks are closing early on Wednesday and are expected to remain closed through Thursday. Disney canceled Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Thursday. Cast Members have been preparing the parks for the storm.

We are here now in All Star Music.
They said we can leave our room after 8pm but not the resort itself. They said the mandatory curfew only means you need to shelter where you are staying (means at the resort) but you can leave your room ...
until Disney itself says you can't. But there's no decision about that yet.

It's raining badly but the wind is not so bad yet. Hoping for the best!

Box meals are offered in the food court.

 

[mrsap]

Activities are taking place at the resorts during Hurricane Milton…

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Riviera



Characters are meeting guests at All Star Sports!



*Also wanted to note: Guests are reporting arcades are free to play today. Some games, are excluded.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844141774467690886

 

[OKW Lover]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844141774467690886

Very interesting. I didn't realize that they had a way to block off the entrance/exit holes. Of course as I think about it, it really makes sense.

 

[brockash]

Just update...we're at Music and while there still hasn't really been info put out; they did have a sign about boxed meals. I stopped and asked about hot food and they said they'll continue until we have to shelter in our rooms, but they're not sure when that'll be. Lines really were not terrible for food (similar to lines after park close), but mobile ordering was like 2+ hrs. out. They've brought all the pool activities inside and had some characters a lil bit ago. It's really been so much better than I expected. Kids are having a great time and weather so far hasbeen fine, just raining.

 

[mrsap]

Just update...we're at Music and while there still hasn't really been info put out; they did have a sign about boxed meals. I stopped and asked about hot food and they said they'll continue until we have to shelter in our rooms, but they're not sure when that'll be. Lines really were not terrible for food (similar to lines after park close), but mobile ordering was like 2+ hrs. out. They've brought all the pool activities inside and had some characters a lil bit ago. It's really been so much better than I expected. Kids are having a great time and weather so far hasbeen fine, just raining.

Thanks. Was just trying to put together info for food at resorts… so far I found out Art of Animation, Coronado and Caribbean Beach are offering Sandwich kits:

AoA


AoA Meal Kits




Coronado

 

[brockash]

This is from Music.

 

[koszmok]

Shelter in your room....

 

[TwoMisfits]

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This is from Music.

Kids meal is completely shelf stable...

 

[brockash]

Shelter in your room....

Thank you for posting. We haven't gotten the push notification yet. Good to know.