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Tropical Storm Erin Poised to Reach Hurricane Strength as Disney World Monitors Forecast

Disney is tracking Erin’s path under a policy of fee-free reservation changes tied to any National Hurricane Center hurricane warning.

Disney World keeps a careful eye on weather conditions and their potential effects on visitors and the parks.
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Overview

  • The National Hurricane Center places Erin about 690 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands and forecasts it will become a Category 1 hurricane by August 14, with potential to intensify to a major storm over the weekend.
  • Forecast models suggest Erin will turn northward at an undetermined point, leaving its ultimate impact on Central Florida and Orlando’s theme parks unclear.
  • Walt Disney World has not yet closed parks or evacuated resorts, instead relying on continuous monitoring and readiness to activate its hurricane playbook.
  • Disney’s storm procedures call for shutting down parks and transportation while keeping on-site hotels open with modified services and selective evacuations at Fort Wilderness campsites.
  • Guests can reschedule or cancel most Disney World and affiliated resort reservations without fees if the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane warning for the Orlando area.