Overview
- The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for east Central Florida from noon to 7 p.m., with temperatures of 93°F–96°F and heat indices as high as 110°F.
- Forecasters predict a 30%–60% chance of afternoon thunderstorms that could strand guests in limited indoor spaces and lead to ride closures.
- Multiple outlets have warned that extreme heat and sudden storms make the parks hazardous, pushing families to abandon all-day outdoor plans.
- Visitors are responding by arriving at rope drop, taking hotel breaks during peak heat, and returning after sunset when temperatures ease.
- Walt Disney World has expanded free ice water stations, designated air-conditioned cooling-zone attractions and shifted schedules to protect guest health.