Overview

• A sudden August 28 downpour turned parts of EPCOT’s World Showcase into ankle-deep water, with images showing flooding near the Mexico and Italy pavilions and between the American Adventure and Morocco.
• Visitors reported lightning striking close by and said the storm arrived with little warning, prompting many to seek shelter or wade toward exits.
• Reports rely on parkgoer photos and Reddit accounts, and they do not include a formal statement from Disney.
• Forecasts indicate daily rain across Central Florida through next week during the mid‑August to mid‑October peak of hurricane season.
• Recent systems including Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Ian have previously forced cancellations and temporary closures at Walt Disney World, highlighting continued weather vulnerability.