HURRICANE DORIAN CLOSURES: Orlando International Airport, Blizzard Beach, and More

Hurricane Dorian is currently a strong category 3 hurricane zooming through the Atlantic Ocean. While it is currently located east of the Bahamas, its projected path could cause serious weather conditions for central Florida. It is expected to make landfall over Labor Day weekend.

Hurricane Dorian current status as of 5pm ET on August 30, 2019 ©Weather.com

Due to potential conditions, Disney and the Orlando International Airport have already issued schedule updates and closures.

ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

 

In an official tweet this afternoon, Orlando International Airport has announced that operation will close on Monday (Labor Day) at 2am. They advise all travelers to check with their airlines for specific flight schedules and updates. This is subject to change, and as of now, there is no re-open time announced. It is advised that passengers follow @MCO on Twitter for the latest updates.

BLIZZARD BEACH

Blizzard Beach

Walt Disney World released its first official statement containing closures for Hurricane Dorian. Blizzard Beach will be closing on Sunday, with no news regarding Monday or following days. There also have not been any updates about Typhoon Lagoon at this time.

RESORTS

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

Disney also stated they would be reaching out to guests with current and upcoming reservations at select resorts. Guests staying at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, Copper Creek Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs, and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be contacted to plan for anticipated weather.

Disney also announced all sporting events have been cancelled this weekend. To read Disney’s official statement, click here.

No news has been released yet on the remaining areas in Walt Disney World, including the theme parks and Disney Springs. However Disney has stated they are monitoring Hurricane Dorian very closely and will provide updates as they become available. The AllEars.net team will also be monitoring the official word, so we can share these updates as soon as possible!

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Molly is a lifelong Disney enthusiast, and former Walt Disney World Guest Relations Cast Member and tour guide. Her Walt Disney World favorites include Festival of the Lion King, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Fantasmic!, Mickey-shaped pretzels and rice krispie treats, and anything with Buzz Lightyear! She lives in Orlando with her husband (who she met in Guest Relations) and their two rescue dogs, Kronk and Cruella de Vil (Ella for short!)

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