Hurricane Update: Storm Center Moves into Disney World County

Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday

Published: 9/28/22 11:30 pm EDT
Previous Updates: 9/29/22
9:02 am EDT – VIDEO: Record Flooding Hits Central Florida — Disney World Status Update
12:20 pm EDT – Ian Leaving Florida, But Storm Still Rages in Orlando Area
7:10 pm EDT – Disney World, Disney Cruise Line Assess Damage Reopening Plans
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 is now a Category 1 storm but continues to batter its way slowly across the Florida Peninsula, with Central Florida and the Walt Disney World Resort area still in its sights.

The center of Hurricane Ian is approaching Osceola & Okeechobee counties. Squalls & heavy rain will continue across east central FL Overnight. Catastrophic flooding from heavy rain is expected to develop through Thu. Never drive on flooded roadways. Turn around, don't drown! pic.twitter.com/I8GGQ2xKfy

— NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) September 29, 2022

Read More: What Happens When a Hurricane Threatens Disney World? Here’s What to Know

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 11:00 pm advisory,

“Ian is moving toward the north-northeast near 8 mph (13 km/h), and a turn toward the northeast and north is expected during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move across central Florida overnight and Thursday morning and emerge over the western Atlantic by late Thursday…Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Further weakening is expected for the next day or so.”

At this present time, a massive storm band is delivering heavy rain and high winds to the Theme Park Capital and Orlando Metro Area. 1-2 feet of rain has been expected in the area as well as serious flooding, tornados, and power outages.

Here is the latest radar loop for Ian. Stick with @WESH 2 News for up to the minute updates. pic.twitter.com/AtJoegsJa2

— Tony Mainolfi (@TMainolfiWESH) September 29, 2022

Walt Disney World Resort Guests remain sheltered in place, and all four Theme Parks are expected to be closed for at least Thursday, September 29. It is also expected that Disney Springs will also be closed on Thursday.

Disney Cruise Line has also canceled one cruise that was scheduled to sail out of the currently-closed Port Canaveral on Friday, September 30. At the time of this article’s publication, that cruise appears to be the only one to face cancellation.

11pm advisory for #Ian is in; Here's a look. More on this on WESH 2 News at 11! pic.twitter.com/w3UIAdP9Fz

— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) September 29, 2022

Orlando International Airport (MCO) also remains closed to all non-emergency air traffic, and it is unclear when we can expect it to reopen at this time.

We at Disney Fanatic will continue to update our readers on Hurricane Ian and its affect on the Disney World Area as more developments come to light.

Previous Coverage

• 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