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Cold Weather Advisory Hits Disney World as Wind Chills Near 25°F Close Water Parks

Temperatures are forecast to rebound through the week after the brief early-morning chill.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service advisory runs from 2:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Tuesday for Orange, Osceola and neighboring East Central Florida counties, including the Disney and Universal resort areas.
  • Overnight lows fell into the upper 30s with gusty northwest winds near 26 mph, and officials warned of hypothermia risk while urging layered clothing and protection for pets, sensitive plants and exposed pipes.
  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is closed Tuesday and Blizzard Beach remains shut for refurbishment, with Universal’s Volcano Bay also closed, leaving no Disney water parks operating this week.
  • Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom remain open, with advisories to dress warmly and be prepared for possible adjustments to outdoor entertainment and attractions.
  • Forecasts call for a quick warmup into the 60s and 70s through midweek, with highs reaching the upper 70s by the weekend.