UPDATE: Nicole has officially been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Tropical Storm Nicole was expected to affect Florida.

A tropical storm watch has been issued for Orange and Osceola Counties, where Disney World is located, with a phased closure announced for the theme parks and other parts of the resort.
Yesterday, Tropical Storm Nicole was officially upgraded to a tropical storm, with reports that the storm would be affecting many eastern coastal counties with hurricane strength.

Now, it’s being reported that Tropical Storm Nicole will likely be classified as a hurricane when it makes landfall later in the day on November 9th. WESH 2 has shared that Nicole had slightly southward over the course of Tuesday night, and is expected to bring hurricane conditions to the central Florida coast.

Due to the impending weather, Disney World has announced a few closures and cancelations. You can find ALL of them here. And to learn more about what happens in Disney World during a hurricane, check out these links:
- How Disney World Prepares for Hurricanes
- Disney World Closure and Cancelation Policy Changes During a Hurricane
- What Disney World Looked Like After Hurricane Ian
- How To Pack for a Hurricane in Disney World
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