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Walt Disney World water parks, mini-golf courses closed due to Helene

FILE - The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) (John Raoux, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Walt Disney World outside Orlando said Wednesday that it will be open on Thursday, except for its miniature golf courses and the Typhoon Lagoon water park.

The resort also said its Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was canceled for Thursday, Sept. 26. and regular admission for the Magic Kingdom Park will be extended until 8 p.m.

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“We are closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Helene as we continue to prioritize the safety of our guests and cast members,” Disney said in a statement.

Walt Disney World Resort has a hurricane policy for guests with planned vacations:

If a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area — or for your place of residence—within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you may reschedule or cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company Disney Resort hotel packages and most room-only reservations (booked directly with Disney) without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney. Most room-only and vacation packages can be modified, or canceled online, including changes to travel dates.

If you have products and services provided by third-party suppliers included in your vacation—such as air transportation, hotels, car rental agencies or travel insurance companies—you will continue to be responsible for any non-refundable payments, as well as cancellation or change fees assessed by those suppliers. The policy does not apply to certain special events or dining experiences.

This policy also applies to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in the event a hurricane warning is issued for those destinations.

For more information on Walt Disney’s policy, click here.


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