Hurricane Matthew is approaching the Central Florida area. Most of the attractions and all of the major theme parks will be closed as of 5 pm this evening and all day tomorrow. Disney Parks, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND and many of the I-Drive attractions have announced that they will batten down the hatches and take all necessary measures to protect their guests. We will try to keep everyone informed about the latest park conditions and updates right here while the storm nears as we want everyone to remain safe through the rough weather conditions.
This article will constantly be updated with new information and pictures as time goes by so make sure you check back!
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO UPDATE: 1:19 pm
Back from 2 hr walk clearing streets of tree debris. At Universal only damage seen was toppled street light. pic.twitter.com/Zu4VrdAwDA
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 7, 2016
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 1:05 pm
Good morning from Port Orleans French Quarter! pic.twitter.com/nJWwdOEUTp
— Dan Hauschild (@takazajw) October 7, 2016
8:12 a.m. at Port Orleans: French Quarter. pic.twitter.com/WVbZqEE9dI
— Sean (@SeanTheDisNerd) October 7, 2016
Riverside gift shop is cleaned out of food … but they have beer! pic.twitter.com/8r391LVrKv
— Sean (@SeanTheDisNerd) October 7, 2016
A few people in line for the Riverside concierge… pic.twitter.com/FM1YB334dY
— Sean (@SeanTheDisNerd) October 7, 2016
Port Orleans Riverside food is open: Eggs, bacons, and potatoes #HurricaneMatthew #DisneyWorld #MatthewWDW pic.twitter.com/DZNkVdo6IT
— Casey (@DaisyyCaterina) October 7, 2016
Thirty seconds of realtime video from #HurricaneMatthew. Wind’s coming almost face-on to the building, having shifted ~90 degrees overnight. pic.twitter.com/iQFOJ7simJ
— Eric Meyer (@meyerweb) October 7, 2016
Monorails still parked at @WaltDisneyWorld’s The Contemporary, apertures still sealed. Well, sort of. #HurricaneMatthew /cc @ThemeParks pic.twitter.com/pg52HZbgsz
— Eric Meyer (@meyerweb) October 7, 2016
フラフープで遊んでる(^^)
楽しそうw pic.twitter.com/ZmDjPlXNMn— あぼじさん (@abojimickey) October 7, 2016
Woah. This is very weird to see ? pic.twitter.com/nNakHaBWNU
— Krista (@kristarose143) October 7, 2016
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 10:48 pm
@life_of_green I’m looking for the complementary MaiTais .. Did we miss a paper?!! pic.twitter.com/WqUVe4eUTU
— DisneyDave808 (@DDave808) October 7, 2016
Sealing up the monorail at Disney’s Contemporary Resort @spann @WBRCweather @weatherchannel @jpdice_Fox6 @48FirstAlertWx pic.twitter.com/xO7zsnqEPu — Adam Harland (@adamharland) October 7, 2016
The key lime #monorail is sitting in #disney #contemporary resort to wait out #hurricanema… https://t.co/ZfAXOiAtMU pic.twitter.com/Mfbf6rXxyt
— Jace (@OutlandCantina) October 7, 2016
Disney pop century food court! ??#HurricaneMatthew #popcentury #WaltDisneyWorld #wdw #disney #disneypopcentury pic.twitter.com/GYHuosTuYg — Adventures w/ Allens (@WithTheAllens) October 6, 2016
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO UPDATE: 5:21 pm
Big banner taken off of the Rockit. #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/zKAfU5knq7
— Magic City Mayhem (@MagicCityMayhem) October 6, 2016
Universal Studios Florida now closed, sweep of guests well underway. #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/NelOXLEceE — bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 6, 2016
PizzeRizzo has oodles of these old time deli type of ceiling fan. pic.twitter.com/qxi6gJGC92 — bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 6, 2016
#HurricaneMatthew prep at Universal Studios Florida, banner over a #HHN26 scare zone removed but theater sets and curtains remain. pic.twitter.com/3K00rU2MdP — bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 6, 2016
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 5:12 pm
Well this is a first… #hurricanematthew2016 A photo posted by Brian Mahan (@bmahan84) on
Some images from Disney’s Polynesian Resort as they prepare for impact felt from #HurricaneMatthew today. pic.twitter.com/y8Eyx3WzS3 — All Around Orlando (@AllAroundORL) October 6, 2016
Empty beach front at Disney’s Polynesian ahead of impact from #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/XYfW39mqLS — All Around Orlando (@AllAroundORL) October 6, 2016
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 4:52 pm
The food court is closing at around 10-10:30 pm. They are selling boxed lunches for $12.99 and instructing guests that purchase them today, to save them for tomorrow as the food service will be closed then. Port Orleans French Quarter resort at Walt Disney World. Thanks to Oni’s Blog for pics!
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 4:02 pm
welp, final hours of magic kingdom before it closes. pic.twitter.com/UAtAwPLC7o — Tyler (@tylergranger17) October 6, 2016
Goodbye Epcot. See you on the other side. pic.twitter.com/fdmhVZzBGo — WDWHorizons ???? (@horizons1983) October 6, 2016
Flashlight left in our room by the resort. pic.twitter.com/UtfbpsmKAy — WDWHorizons ???? (@horizons1983) October 6, 2016
All the Animal Kingdom trashcans are hanging out in the restrooms. #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/lvwTO9R1WN — Brent Dodge (@BrentDodge) October 6, 2016
They’ve wrapped up all the turnstiles so they stay extra fresh pic.twitter.com/0scmmCUvQQ — Brent Dodge (@BrentDodge) October 6, 2016
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 3:47 pm
I go in Haunted Mansion and the clouds appear. pic.twitter.com/BHDSWrSMsP — Wendy Outpost (@OutpostOrlando) October 6, 2016
WALT DISNEY WORLD, BOARDWALK RESORT UPDATE: 2:55 pm
“All the sunbeds and chairs taken in from the pool we have been told to take our chairs in from our balcony.” Thanks to Leanne Middlewood for pic and information.
RAGLAN ROAD AT DISNEY SPRINGS UPDATE: 2:42 pm
Friends Raglan Road closes at 5pm today. We hope all of you affected by M stay safe and well. Updates as we get them Slan go foill x — Raglan Road (@RaglanRoadPub) October 6, 2016
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 2:27 pm
Sandbags being deployed in world showcase pic.twitter.com/foyoJOYC47 — WDWHorizons ???? (@horizons1983) October 6, 2016
Just any other day at Frozenstrom pic.twitter.com/THn0kK33Vn — WDWHorizons ???? (@horizons1983) October 6, 2016
Was gonna go to MK……nah bro pic.twitter.com/jNXAM4ZzLV — Brad Hughes (@dailydisneyblog) October 6, 2016
SPRINKLES AT DISNEY SPRINGS UPDATE: 1:20 pm
Disney Springs is closing at 5pm and will remain closed tomorrow. Today, whisper “rainy day” for a bogo at Disney springs — Sprinkles Disney (@SprinklesDisney) October 6, 2016
WONDERWORKS UPDATE: 1:20 pm
WonderWorks plans to reopen on Friday after 2PM. This is pending weather conditions in the area. Stay tuned to our social media outlets. — WonderWorks Orlando (@WonderWorksORL) October 6, 2016
GATORLAND UPDATE: 1:00 pm
Today Gatorland will be open our regular hours until 5pm, until further notice. We will however be monitoring the… https://t.co/Wpz3JOUttH — Gatorland Orlando (@Gatorland) October 6, 2016
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 12:55 pm
Walt Disney World officially confirms theme parks will close at 5pm today will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 7. pic.twitter.com/bdvkiBXiew — Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) October 6, 2016
DISNEY CRUISE LINE UPDATE: 12:50 pm
Tropical Weather Update
October 6, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. Based on the projected path of Hurricane Matthew, as well as its expected impact on the Bahamas, Disney Cruise Line is making the following adjustments to itineraries: Disney Dream: The October 3 sailing of the Disney Dream is being extended by one day, as Port Canaveral will not be available for the ship’s scheduled arrival on Friday, October 7. We are now planning to disembark in Port Canaveral on Saturday, October 8, once the Coast Guard has determined that the port is safe for cruise ship operations. We are working with the guests onboard to assist them with their travel arrangements. The October 7 sailing of the Disney Dream from Port Canaveral is being cancelled. Refunds will automatically be processed back to the original form of payment used for cruise bookings. Guests are invited to call us at 1-866-325-3905 or 407-566-7032 beginning Monday, Oct. 10, to book a future cruise at a discount. Disney Magic: The October 7 sailing of the Disney Magic from New York is being changed to a Canadian itinerary, with plans to visit Sydney, Nova Scotia; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Saint John, New Brunswick. Guests who remain on this revised itinerary will receive an onboard credit. Guests who would like to rebook a future sailing at a discount OR cancel their sailing for a full refund are invited to call us at 1-866-325-3905 or 407-566-7032. Disney Fantasy: The October 8 Disney Fantasy sailing from Port Canaveral to the eastern Caribbean is expected to sail as scheduled. We will continue to monitor the weather and make any necessary adjustments. While we always strive to deliver magical cruise vacations, nothing is more important to us than providing a safe experience for our guests and crew. We will continue to closely monitor Hurricane Matthew and provide updates as necessary.
DISNEY HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS UPDATE: 12:40 pm
Video screens packed up in plastic for the approaching storm. pic.twitter.com/kKZp5WBRyS — bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 6, 2016
ORLANDO EYE CENTER UPDATE: 12:40 pm
UPDATE: We will be taking the last entry at 1pm. This is for the safety of our guests and employees. Stay safe Orlando! #HurricaneMatthew — Tussauds Orlando (@TussaudsOrlando) October 6, 2016
UPDATE: We will be taking the last entry at 1pm. This is for the safety of our guests and employees. Stay safe Orlando! #HurricaneMatthew — SEA LIFE Orlando (@SEALIFEOrlando) October 6, 2016
BLUE MAN GROUP UPDATE: 12:40 pm
BLUE MAN ORLANDO SHOW CANCELATION UPDATE. More info: https://t.co/K0UWRHdbbf. pic.twitter.com/CXVD8gKxBA — Blue Man Orlando (@BlueManOrlando) October 6, 2016
BOATHOUSE IN DISNEY SPRINGS UPDATE: 12:30 pm
Last reservations being taken at 3:00 pm on Thursday and will remain closed on Friday
Due to the hurricane The Boathouse will be taking our last reservations at 3:00 pm today and will remain closed tomorrow (10/7/2016). — TheBoathouseOrlando (@BoathouseFL) October 6, 2016
MCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UPDATE: 12:15pm
Shutting down on Thursday at 8 pm
BLIZZARD BEACH UPDATE: 12:00 pm
Closed Thursday and Friday
TYPHOON LAGOON UPDATE: 12:00 pm
Closed on Friday
SPIRIT OF ALOHA UPDATE: 12:00 pm
Canceled Thursday and Friday
TYPHOON LAGOON UPDATE: 12:00 pm
Closed on Friday
CHARACTERS IN FLIGHT UPDATE: 12:00pm
Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday
TYPHOON LAGOON UPDATE: 12:00 pm
Closed on Friday
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER UPDATE: 12:00 pm
Closed on Thursday and Friday
BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA UPDATE: 12:00 pm
Open as scheduled
COCA-COLA ORLANDO EYE UPDATE: 12:00 pm
Closed on Thursday and Friday
TYPHOON LAGOON UPDATE: 12:00 pm
Closed on Friday
FUN SPOT (BOTH LOCATIONS): 12:00 pm
Closed on Thursday and Friday
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 11:45 am
@InsideTheMagic Spitting rain here at MK but still partly sunny. Wind seems to be picking up. pic.twitter.com/CJLs9yrKPy — Emily (@AuroraWest) October 6, 2016
WALT DISNEY WORLD UPDATE: 11:30am
WDW is closing at 5 pm today (Thursday). Not opening tomorrow (Friday).
WET AND WILD UPDATE: 11:30 am
Wet and Wild is closing at 2 pm today.
HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS UPDATE: 11:30 am
HHN is canceled for tonight and tomorrow.
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO UPDATE: 11:30 am
Universal and City Walk are closing today at 5 pm and not opening tomorrow.
MAGIC KINGDOM UPDATE: 10:23 am
@InsideTheMagic wet at magic haha pic.twitter.com/kBGazuSrV5 — Andrew Jones (@AndyJones1988) October 6, 2016
SPOOKY EMPIRE CONVENTION UPDATE: 9:15 am
Spooky Empire has canceled the convention for all scheduled dates.
MAGIC KINGDOM UPDATE: 9:00 am
Magic Kingdom intends to keep it’s regularly scheduled park hours, but Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is canceled for tonight. Guests at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Treehouse Villas and the Polynesian Village Resort’s bungalows have been moved to alternate accommodations.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS UPDATE: 9:00 am
Universal Orlando Resort intends to keep it’s regularly scheduled park hours, and Halloween Horror Nights is still scheduled for tonight.
SEAWORLD UPDATE: 9:00 am
SeaWorld will close at 2:00 pm today and will not open at all tomorrow. Discovery Cove is following suit. Aquatica will be closed today.
LEGOLAND UPDATE: 9:00 am
LEGOLAND will be closing early today and will remain closed tomorrow.