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“Hurricane Cind[erella]”? 2023 Storm Names Released

Hurricane Cinderella

Another hurricane season begins on June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the names of all the storms that could potentially come to Florida and The Walt Disney World Resort.

Hurricane at Walt Disney World

According to the NOAA, there will potentially be “Hurricane Cindy.” We have to ask, could Cindy be short for Cinderella?

It is well known that The Walt Disney Company does not tolerate anybody using their intellectual property, and Cinderella is one of their biggest princesses. So, while we have no evidence to confirm it, it would make sense for the NOAA would be pressured to go with a shorter, more subtle version of the name.

If the weather evolves to give us a Hurricane “Cindy,” it would follow a more obvious Disney name. Tropical Storm Gaston appeared in the Atlantic Ocean and visited The Azores before dissipating.

Hurricane Gaston

Jokes aside, hurricanes can be incredibly dangerous, and Hurricane Ian reminded us last year as it tore through Central Florida and caused the Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort to close their Theme Parks and Resort Hotels for the first time since the Covid-justified lockdowns.

Hurricane Season lasts from June 1 through November 30. And while it will continue to be a concern, the NOAA,  National Weather Service, and National Hurricane Center work around the clock with local news stations to make sure that would-be Disney World Guests and Universal Orlando Guests will have plenty of time to consider canceling their trip in the case a storm heads that way. It also cannot be understated that there is arguably no safer or better place to be in Florida when a hurricane hits than at the Walt Disney World Resort.

We at Disney Fanatic will continue to update our readers on Disney Parks-related news and stories as more developments come to light.

About T.K. Bosacki

Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, TK Bosacki is a professional writer, amateur adventurer, and lifelong Disney Fanatic. His Disney Park days include Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Nomad Lounge. He believes in starting at the Canada pavilion (IYKYK), and the Monorail is superior to all Ferry Boats.

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