Following the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Walt Disney World’s theme parks and other facilities are closed on Thursday. However, there is good news for Disney enthusiasts as the resort plans to reopen on Friday.

The resort stated, “We are thankful that Walt Disney World Resort withstood the storm. We are currently evaluating the situation to ensure the safe reopening of the theme parks, Disney Springs, and possibly other areas on Friday, October 11. Our thoughts are with our fellow Floridians affected by this storm.”

Here’s essential information for visitors.

Is Disney World in Orlando Closed Due to Hurricane Milton?

The theme parks and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort were closed on Wednesday afternoon and will not reopen until Friday. Preparations are being made for resuming operations at these locations.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party scheduled for Thursday has been canceled.

Transportation services within the Disney resort have been halted, and Minnie Van and Mears taxi services will be running limited operations.

For updates, guests are encouraged to check Disney World’s official website.

Additionally, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park and mini-golf courses were also closed on Wednesday. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park was already out of service for the season. The ESPN Wide World of Sports doesn’t have any events scheduled until this coming weekend.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa started closing down late Wednesday morning and are anticipated to remain closed until Sunday.

If the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane warning for Orlando, or for areas where guests are located within seven days of their trip, they may cancel or modify vacation packages or hotel bookings made directly through the Walt Disney Travel Company without any fees. Unused tickets remain valid, allowing guests to change dates for future visits.

What is Disney World’s Hurricane Policy? Are Refunds Available?

Third-party suppliers must be contacted directly for reservations made through them.

Did People Evacuate to Disney World During the Hurricane?

In past hurricanes, Disney has provided offers for residents seeking shelter from storms.

Is Universal Studios Closed Because of Hurricane Milton?

Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk were closed through Thursday but are expected to reopen on Friday, as indicated on the park’s website. Halloween Horror Nights will also continue on Friday.

Universal Volcano Bay Water Park was closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Halloween Horror Nights events on those days have also been canceled. Tickets for these two days can be used for any remaining nights of the event without any additional steps needed.

Guests with tickets for Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure on Thursday, or Universal Volcano Bay for Wednesday or Thursday are welcome to visit on any date up until December 18 without needing to contact Guest Services, just by arriving at the park.

Universal Orlando’s hotels are operating as usual.

Guests can cancel or modify their vacation packages, hotel reservations, or park tickets booked directly through Universal if a hurricane or tropical storm warning is announced for Orlando or if a warning applies to their area within seven days prior to their arrival.

Universal Studios’ Hurricane Policy

Universal Orlando’s website notes, they “can’t guarantee the weather, but we aim to make your travel plans as stress-free as possible.”

If a hurricane or tropical storm warning is declared for the Orlando area or wherever a guest is traveling from, within seven days of their arrival, they may reach out to reschedule or cancel their Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations Package, hotel accommodations, and theme park tickets booked directly with Universal Orlando without facing any cancellation or change fees.