Overview
- The National Weather Service watch begins at 1:00 a.m. EST on January 16 and covers Orange and Osceola counties plus Seminole, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River (inland), St. Lucie (inland), and Okeechobee.
- Forecast lows near the resort could reach about 27°F, posing risks to sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon remains closed for the cold stretch, while core parks typically stay open with potential early-morning delays for outdoor attractions if temperatures stay below freezing.
- Visitors are advised to bring warm layers, gloves, and hats, protect plants at vacation rentals, take steps to prevent pipe damage, and check vehicle antifreeze levels.
- Freeze conditions are expected to ease by Friday morning with temperatures warming through the day.