NEW (9-29-22) – Disney World will resume theme park and Disney Springs operations in a phased approach starting on Friday, Sept. 30. Operating hours will be updated later today on DisneyWorld.com/Weather.
Disney World announced a few closures today due to Hurricane Ian. At this time, all four theme parks remain open and no closures have been announced. Here are the details as to what will be closing:
Walt Disney World will temporarily close our theme parks on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29:
- Magic Kingdom Park
- EPCOT
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park (Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is currently closed for the season.)
- Winter Summerland Miniature Golf
- Fantasia Gardens
- Fairways Miniature Golf
Partially used multi-day theme park tickets with a usage window impacted by Hurricane Ian-related park closure will automatically be extended to use the remaining entitlements through any date through September 30, 2023.
For the safety of our Guests and Cast Members, Guests must check in to our resorts on Sept. 28, by 3 p.m. Please feel free to reschedule your trip or cancel your stay with us; any customary cancellation fees will be waived.
- Guests that are checked in by 3 p.m. Wednesday will be asked to shelter in place at their resort for the duration of the storm, this includes any resort-to-resort transfers
- Guests are strongly encouraged to enjoy food and beverage offerings at the parks and Disney Springs before returning to their Resort hotels.
- Dining options for Guests staying in our Resort hotels will vary, and in some cases may be very limited. Where available, restaurants will accept walk-ups only; Guests will not need dining reservations.
- Characters will not be available in character dining locations on Wednesday and Thursday
- The Grand Floridian Spa will close at noon Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will temporarily close Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30 due to the weather. We are contacting Guests with current and upcoming reservations.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Dining
Explore some important updates to dining experiences at Walt Disney World Resort.
We continue to operate select Resort dining options with availability subject to change. Please check with the individual location for details and hours.
*Offering meal kit distribution.
Disney’s All Star Movies Resort
Closed
- World Premiere Food Court
- Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s All Star Music Resort
Closed
- Intermission Food Court
- Singing Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s All Star Sports Resort
Closed
- End Zone Food Court
- Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Closed
- Landscape of Flavors
- The Drop Off Pool Bar
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Open
- The Mara*
- Boma – Flavors of Africa
- Sanaa
- Sanaa Lounge
- Kilimanjaro Club Level
- Victoria Falls Lounge
- Zuwadi Traders (Jambo House)*
- Jahari Treasures (Kidani Village)*
- Club Level – available for Club Level Guests
Closed
- Jiko – The Cooking Place
- Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar
- Uzima Springs Pool Bar
- Maji Pool Bar
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s BoardWalkVillas
Open
- Belle Vue Lounge*
- Club Level – available for Club Level Guests
- Convention Center Buffet
Closed
- Trattoria al Forno
- Flying Fish
- AbracadaBar
- Pizza Window
- BoardWalk Ice Cream
- BoardWalk Deli
- Leaping Horse Libations
- Big River Grill & Brewing Works
- BoardWalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas
- The To-Go Cart
- The Funnel Cake Cart
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Closed
- Sebastian’s Bistro
- Spyglass Grill
- Centertown Market
- Banana Cabana
Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Open
- Contempo Cafe*
- Chef Mickey’s
- Outer Rim
- Cove Bar
- Steakhouse 71
- Steakhouse 71 Lounge
- Club Level – available for Club Level guests
Closed
- California Grill
- The Sand Bar
- Spyglass Grill
- Contemporary Grounds
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Open
- Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood – Buffet offering
- Barcelona Lounge*
- El Mercado de Coronado*
- Rix Sports Bar & Grill
- Chronos Club Level – available for Club level guests
Closed
- Three Bridges Bar & Grill
- Dahlia Lounge
- Café Rix
- Siestas Cantina
- Laguna Bar
- Maya Grill
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Closed
- Gaspirilla Island Grill
- Beaches Pool Bar & Grill
- Enchanted Rose
- Grand Floridian Café
- 1900 Park Fare
- Victoria & Albert’s
- Narcoossee’s
- Courtyard Pool Bar
- Garden View Tea Room
- Citricos
- Citricos Lounge
- Private Dining
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Closed
- Olivia’s Cafe
- Good’s Food To Go
- Gurgling Suitcase Libations & Spirits
- Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Open
- Club Lounge – grab n’ go items available for Club Level guests
Closed
- Capt. Cook’s
- Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace and Trader Sam’s Grotto
- Kona Café
- Kona Island
- Tambu Lounge
- ‘Ohana
- Pineapple Lanai
- Barefoot Pool Bar
- Oasis Bar & Grill
- Lobby Bar
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Closed
- Everything POP Shopping & Dining
- Petals Pool Bar
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Closed
- Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory
- Scat Cat’s Club – Cafe
- Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge
- Mardi Grogs
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Closed
- Riverside Mill Food Court
- Muddy Rivers
- River Roost
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall
- River Roost
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Open
- Primo Piatto*
- La Petit Cafe
Closed
- Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
- Bar Riva
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Closed
- The Artist’s Palette
- The Turf Club Bar & Grill
- The Turf Club Lounge
- The Paddock Grill
- On the Rocks
- Backstretch Pool Bar
- Chip n’ Dale’s Cafe
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, Boulder Ridge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort
Open
- Roaring Fork*
- Whispering Canyon Cafe
- Territory Lounge
- Boulder Ridge
- Club Lounge – available for Club Level guests
Closed
- Storybook Dining at Artist Point
- Geyser Point Bar & Grill
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach ClubResort
Open
- Ale & Compass Restaurant
- Ale & Compass Lounge
- Beach Club Marketplace*
- Cape May Café
- The Market at Ale & Compass*
- Martha’s Vineyard
- Yachtsman Steakhouse
- Club Level Lounges – available for Club Level guests
Closed
- Crew’s Cup Lounge
- Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill
- Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom has been canceled for Thursday, Sept. 29.
Effective immediately, we will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences like Savi’s Workshop and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue have been canceled Sept. 28 through Sept. 30 in light of the temporary closure of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Guests with pre-paid reservations will be automatically canceled and refunded.
- Walt Disney World Transportation will stop operating Tuesday night after Disney Springs and the Walt Disney World theme parks close.
- Limited Minnie Van and Mears taxi service will be offered to Walt Disney World resort Guests with existing breakfast reservations.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages departing Tuesday, Sept. 27 and Thursday, Sept. 29 have been canceled due to the potential impact on the Guest experience. Guests with reservations for these dates are asked to please call (407) 939-5209 for help with modifying their plans.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29.
Disney Springs will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 28. We anticipate Disney Springs will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 29, and will provide updates as we continue to track the storm.
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney will be canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept 29.
Guests are strongly encouraged to enjoy food and beverage offerings at the parks and Disney Springs before returning to their Resort hotels.
We will be updating this article with new information as we get it.
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