A shocking weather event at Walt Disney World Resort left guests struggling to see even a few feet ahead as dense fog rolled over the property. Visitors arriving at the Disney parks found beloved landmarks shrouded in mist, while those driving into the resort destination faced near-zero visibility conditions on Florida’s highways.
Spooky Morning Weather at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Resort has experienced its fair share of unpredictable weather, from sudden downpours to hurricanes forcing closures. But last week, guests encountered an entirely different phenomenon—thick fog so intense it made Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, and even the massive Hollywood Tower Hotel vanish from view.
Reddit user u/TheLastGunslinger captured the surreal atmosphere at Disney’s Riviera Resort, sharing an image of a lake cloaked in fog with the caption, “Foggy morning at Riviera.”
Foggy morning at Riviera
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Over at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, another guest documented how the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror had seemingly disappeared into the haze.
“I took this picture today of the gorgeous view of Hollywood Studios famous landmark,” u/javascap wrote. “What a way to start a day!”
The Hollywood Tower Hotel from the Yacht Club walking path.
The Hollywood Tower Hotel from the Yacht Club walking path.
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The fog extended far beyond the resorts, covering Walt Disney World Resort’s entryway. Reddit user u/wild-manufacturer555 shared multiple images of the famous archway entrance disappearing into the mist, commenting, “Very foggy morning at the parks!”
Very foggy morning at the parks!
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Drivers Face Hazardous Conditions on Florida Roads
While the fog created eerie, almost cinematic scenes for guests inside the Disney parks, it also caused serious concerns for drivers navigating the area. Those traveling to Walt Disney World Resort found themselves battling extreme low-visibility conditions on the highways leading to the resort.
Reddit user u/quasmiofoo detailed their experience driving to Disney that morning: “I drove up the Florida Turnpike to WDW Friday morning from Miami. Between Fort Pierce and Orlando it was foggy conditions that was so dense in some parts I couldn’t see the road 50 yards ahead of me.”
The morning fog became part of the magic for some families staying onsite.
“We’re at Boardwalk right now and the first thing our daughter said was, ‘Oooo spooky!'” shared u/beer_before_friends.
The Hidden Dangers of Heavy Fog
Although fog may create stunning visuals, it can be extremely hazardous for drivers. The Federal Highway Administration reports that “low visibility conditions cause increased speed variance, which increases crash risk,” with over 38,700 vehicle crashes occurring in fog annually. These accidents result in more than 600 fatalities and 16,300 injuries every year.
There have been no reports of fog-related incidents at Walt Disney World Resort, but the situation reminds us that weather can be just as unpredictable as a ride on Space Mountain.
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