As of 4 PM ET on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Walt Disney World Resort has announced the following closures ahead of Hurricane Helene:
Tours
Disney has announced the following Disney’s Animal Kingdom tours are canceled for Thursday, September 26:
- Savor the Savanna
- Up Close with Rhinos
- Caring for Giants
- Wild Africa Trek
Miniature Golf
Disney is closing Fantasia Gardens and Fairways, as well as the Winter Summerland miniature golf courses, on Thursday, September 26.
Halloween Party
Disney has canceled Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party for Thursday, September 26. Disney will refund the party tickets.
Note that the Magic Kingdom is now scheduled to be open for extended operating hours to 8 p.m., instead of closing at its original scheduled time of 6 p.m. for the Party.
Water Park
Disney will close the Typhoon Lagoon water park on Thursday, September 26.
History Of Closures
You can read more about the history of Disney World closures here.
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