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Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday
Published: 9/29/22 7:10 pm EDT
Previous Updates: 9/30/22
8:47 am EDT – Storm has Passed – Disney World, Universal, MCO Begin Reopening
12:34 pm EDT – Post-Storm Update: Crowds Return to Parks, Disney World Weekend Weather Forecast
Hurricane Ian has begun to clear Central Florida and allow the sun to shine on the mess it left behind and the current state of the Walt Disney World Resort. Here are the latest updates on Disney World and Disney Cruise Line.
The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center shows Hurricane Ian moving out into the Atlantic before turning north to make a run on the Carolinas. However, a flash flood warning is still in effect for Orange and Osceola counties, and Tropical Storm force winds are still expected to be in the area. Guests and residents should continue to be cautious.
5pm #Ian advisory has just been issued; Here's a look… pic.twitter.com/6pm3JdVXxe
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) September 29, 2022
But the flooding does not appear to be as severe at Walt Disney World, and we reported earlier that it was planning a phased reopening of Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios tomorrow.
Disney explained,
“We continue to closely monitor weather conditions as we assess the impact of Hurricane Ian on our property. While theme parks and many operating areas remain closed to guests today, we anticipate weather conditions to improve this evening.”
The details of that phase reopening were still unclear at the time. However, we could confirm that Dinsey World Resort Hotels are not accepting any new check-ins today, and “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is canceled today.
Now, Disney World has released its phased reopening plan which will include opening up its four Theme Parks one at a time, giving Resort Hotel Guests 2 hours of Early Theme Park Access compared to the usual 30 minutes, and the confirmation that Friday’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will go forward as planned. Click the link below for our coverage.
Read More: Disney World Phased Reopening Details, ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party’ Update
Guests have stayed optimistic throughout this storm, and some have begun sharing the slow return to operations with Disney Skyliner cars being seen returning to work and the sun coming out over the Seven Seas Lagoon.
This peek of the Seven Seas Lagoon comes from Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which appeared to suffer minor cosmetic damage during the storm last night.
Walt Disney World, this afternoon… https://t.co/cU5C4j2gPW
— Jeremy Ratliff (@JeremyRatliff) September 29, 2022
Meanwhile, Port Canaveral is beginning to assess its post-hurricane situation in order to reopen to cruise ships like Disney Cruise Line’s ship, the Disney Wish, which had to cancel its September 30 sailing and keep its current party out at sea.
Disney Cruise Line’s latest weather update reads as the following:
Disney Wish
The Friday, September 30, 2022, sailing of the Disney Wish has been cancelled. The Disney Wish is now expected to return to Port Canaveral on Sunday, October 2, and sail as scheduled from Port Canaveral on Monday, October 3.
The Disney Fantasy may arrive into Port Canaveral on Saturday later in the day than originally scheduled, resulting in a later embarkation for the Disney Fantasy sailing on October 1, 2022. We will notify Guests should it be necessary to delay embarkation.
Disney Dream
We anticipate the Disney Dream will sail as scheduled from PortMiami on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
But while the cruise port has a chance to open, Orlando International Airport remains closed indefinitely after sustaining flooding and other storm damage. Click the link below to read our latest coverage of that story.
Read More: MCO Extends Closure Indefinitely, ‘Pending on Damage Assessment’
We at Disney Fanatic will continue to update our readers on Hurricane Ian’s impact on Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line as more developments come to light.
Previous Coverage
- Ian Leaves Florida, But Storm Still Rages in Orlando Area
- VIDEO: Record Flooding Hits Central Florida — Disney World Status Update
- Hurricane Update: Storm Center Moves into Disney World County
- Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall, Passing Through Disney World Area Tonight
- Disney World Guests Hunker Down as Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall
- Hurricane Ian Nearing Cat 5 Strength – Disney World Weather Update
- Hurricane Ian Set to Make Landfall, Still Locked on Disney World Area
- Hurricane Ian Eyes Orlando, Disney World Confirms Multi-Day Park Closure
- Ian Still Cat 3, Disney World Under Hurricane Watch
- Ian Now a Category 3, Disney World Still Open Today
- Ian to Become Major Hurricane, Disney Theme Parks Still Opening
- Hurricane Ian Now Category 2, Could Still Hit Disney World
- Hurricane Ian Strengthens, Disney World Under Tropical Storm Watch
- Hurricane Ian Forms in Caribbean — Disney World Weekly Forecast
- Tropical Storm Ian Building Strength, Turning Closer to Disney World
- TS Ian Still Low and Slow, But Some Tracks Stay Over Disney World
- Path to Panhandle Narrows, Disney World Still at Risk
- Ian Still Tropical Storm, Still Moving West
- Ian to Become Hurricane Sunday, Biden Cancels Disney World Visit
- Ian to Become Category 4 Hurricane, DeSantis Expands State of Emergency
- Path Moves Slightly West, Cape Canaveral Begins Preparations
- Tropical Storm Ian Grows, Disney World County Starts Storm Prep
- Tropical Storm Ian Forms, Category 2 Hurricane Now Expected to Reach Disney World Area
- DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, MCO Issues Update for Travelers
- Hurricane Likely to Hit Florida as Category 3
- Hurricane Likely to Form, Head for Florida
- Going to Disney World Next Week? Might Want to Start Watching the Weather
