Hurricane Ian Disney World Updates-Disney World Phased Reopening Schedule For Friday


Walt Disney World Resorts
Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Water Parks
UPDATE- Walt Disney World theme parks are currently operating under normal conditions but will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. We will continue to monitor and update.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will close temporarily Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29. (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is currently closed).
Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will also temporarily close Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29.
Dining, Enchanting Extras, and Special Events
Effective immediately, Walt Disney World will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences like Savi’s Workshop and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue have been canceled from Sept. 28-30 in light of the temporary closure of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Guests with pre-paid reservations will be automatically canceled and refunded.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom has been cancelled for Thursday, Sept. 29.
Disney Springs
Disney Springs is currently operating under normal conditions but will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Disney Resort and Room-Only Cancellation Policy for Reservations Booked Directly with Disney Destinations, LLC or The Walt Disney Travel Company.
- Due to potential weather impacts on guest travel plans, change and cancellation fees imposed by Disney will be waived for check-in dates of Monday, 9/26 – Tuesday, 10/4.
- Most room-only and vacation packages can be modified, or canceled online, including changes to travel dates, without fees. Packages including air transportation or other services provided by third parties, or those with travel protection, cannot be modified or canceled online. For Guests with these reservations, please call Disney or your travel agent for assistance.
UPDATE-Resort Guests-
Walt Disney World asked all resort hotel guests who remain at the properties to shelter in place for the duration of the impact of Hurricane Ian, the still-significant remnants of which are expected to begin hitting the area in earnest Wednesday evening. Earlier in the day, it was announced that the resort’s parks would be closed Wednesday through Friday.
“For the safety of our Guests and Cast Members, all Guests including our Disney Vacation Club Members must check in to our resorts on Sept. 28, by 3 p.m.,” reads a statement posted on the resort’s weather updates page.
“Guests that are checked in by 3 p.m. Wednesday will be asked to shelter in place at their resort for the duration of the storm,” it continues. “Guests are strongly encouraged to enjoy food and beverage offerings at the parks and Disney Springs before returning to their Resort hotels. Dining options for Guests staying in our Resort hotels will vary, and in some cases may be very limited.”
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Dining
Explore some important updates to dining experiences at Walt Disney World Resort.
We continue to operate select Resort dining options with availability subject to change. For those staying on property, here is the current list of restaurants and food courts that are open, and which ones are closed:
Disney’s All Star Movies Resort
Open
- World Premiere Food Court
Closed
- Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s All Star Music Resort
Open
- Intermission Food Court
Closed
- Singing Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s All Star Sports Resort
Open
- End Zone Food Court
Closed
- Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Open
- Landscape of Flavors
Closed
- The Drop Off Pool Bar
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Open
- The Mara
- Boma – Flavors of Africa
- Sanna
- Sanaa Lounge
- Kilimanjaro Club Level
- Victoria Falls Lounge
- Zuwadi Traders (Jambo House)
- Jahari Treasures (Kidani Village)
- Club Level – available for Club Level Guests
Closed
- Jiko – The Cooking Place
- Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar
- Uzima Springs Pool Bar
- Maji Pool Bar
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Open
- Belle Vue Lounge
- Club Level – available for Club Level Guests
- Convention Center Buffet
Closed
- Trattoria al Forno
- Flying Fish
- AbracadaBar
- Pizza Window
- BoardWalk Ice Cream
- BoardWalk Deli
- Leaping Horse Libations
- Big River Grill & Brewing Works
- BoardWalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas
- The To-Go Cart
- The Funnel Cake Cart
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Open
- Centertown Market
- Banana Cabana
Closed
- Sebastian’s Grill
- Spyglass Grill
Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Open
- Contempo Cafe
- Chef Mickey’s
- Outer Rim
- Cove Bar
- Steakhouse 71
- Steakhouse 71 Lounge
- Club Level – available for Club Level guests
Closed
- California Grill
- The Sand Bar
- Spyglass Grill
- Contemporary Grounds
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Open
- Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood – Buffet offering
- Barcelona Lounge
- El Mercado de Coronado
- Rix Sports Bar & Grill
- Chronos Club Level – available for Club level guests
Closed
- Three Bridges Bar & Grill
- Dahlia Lounge
- Café Rix
- Siestas Cantina
- Laguna Bar
- Maya Grill
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Closed
- Gasparilla Island Grill
- Beaches Pool Bar & Grill
- Enchanted Rose
- Grand Floridian Café
- 1900 Park Fare
- Victoria & Albert’s
- Narcoossee’s
- Courtyard Pool Bar
- Garden View Tea Room
- Citricos
- Citricos Lounge
- Private Dining
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Open
- Olivia’s Cafe
- Good’s Food To Go
Closed
- Gurgling Suitcase Libations & Spirits
- Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Open
- Capt. Cook’s
- Kona Island
- Tambu Lounge
- Lobby Bar
- Club Lounge – grab n’ go items available for Club Level guests
Closed
- Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace and Trader Sam’s Grotto
- Kona Café
- ‘Ohana
- Pineapple Lanai
- Barefoot Pool Bar
- Oasis Bar & Grill
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Open
- Everything Pop Shopping & Dining
Closed
- Petals Pool Bar
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Closed
- Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory
- Scat Cat’s Club – Cafe
- Scat Cat’s Club Lounge
- Mardi Grogs
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Closed
- Riverside Mill Food Court
- Muddy Rivers
- River Roost
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall
- River Roost
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Open
- Primo Piatto
- La Petit Cafe
Closed
- Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
- Bar Riva
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Open
- The Artist’s Palette
Closed
- The Turf Club Bar & Grill
- The Turf Club Lounge
- The Paddock Grill
- On the Rocks
- Backstretch Pool Bar
- Chip n’ Dale’s Cafe
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, Boulder Ridge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort
Open
- Roaring Fork
- Whispering Canyon Cafe
- Territory Lounge
- Boulder Ridge
- Club Lounge – available for Club Level guests
Closed
- Storybook Dining at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Geyser Point Bar & Grill
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Open
- Ale & Compass Restaurant
- Ale & Compass Lounge
- Beach Club Marketplace
- Cape May Café
- The Market at Ale & Compass
- Martha’s Vineyard
- Yachtsman Steakhouse
- Club Level Lounges – available for Club Level guests
Closed
- Crew’s Cup Lounge
- Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill
- Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Other Walt Disney World Experiences
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages departing Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Thursday, Sept. 29 have been cancelled due to the potential impact on the Guest experience. Guests with reservations for these dates are asked to please call (407) 939-5209 for help with modifying their plans.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29.
Disney Cruise Line – Tropical Weather Update View Important Details
Disney Cruise Line UPDATES-Disney Wish Sailing Cancelled
The Disney Cruise line has been closely monitoring Hurricane Ian with the safety and well-being of their Guests and Crew Members always top of mind. Due to the weather conditions from Hurricane Ian that are most recently forecasted for Port Canaveral and Central Florida and the impact that it might have on port operations, the September 30, 2022, sailing of the Disney Wish has been cancelled.
Transportation
- Walt Disney World Transportation will stop operating Tuesday night after Disney Springs and the Walt Disney World theme parks close.
- Limited Minnie Van and Mears taxi service will be available to Walt Disney World resort Guests with existing breakfast reservations.
Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport will be closing on Wednesday, September 28 at 10:30 am.