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Hurricane Milton<\/a> is threatening the west coast of Florida right on the heels of Hurricane Helene<\/a>\u2018s destruction. After the storm intensified into a Category 3 \u2014 then quickly a Category 4 \u2014 in the Gulf Coast, residents in the Sunshine State are preparing for the worst. \u00a0Since Walt Disney World could be in the hurricane\u2019s path, will the Orlando parks close?<\/p>\n Milton is projected to make landfall on Wednesday, October 9, and it is expected to spiral through the rest of Florida through the end of the week. Milton should then unfurl over the south Atlantic Ocean, but meteorologists have noted that it\u2019s too early to predict the exact path of the hurricane.<\/p>\n Hurricane Milton Strengthens Into Category 4 Storm, Expected to Hit Walt Disney World and Universal Thursdayhttps:\/\/t.co\/i9cNE193XQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 WDW News Today (@WDWNT) October 7, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n As of Monday, October 7, Disney World is still open, the Walt Disney Company announced in a statement via the Orlando parks\u2019 website<\/a>. However, Disney also encouraged guests \u201cto prepare for the local climate and check the weather forecast for Central Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWalt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions,\u201d the announcement read. \u201cWe are closely monitoring the path of the projected storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our guests and cast members.\u201d<\/p>\n According to the parks\u2019 weather policies, if the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues a warning within seven days of a guest\u2019s scheduled arrival date, the guest can \u201creschedule or cancel [their] Walt Disney Travel Company Disney Resort Hotel Package and most room only reservations (booked directly with Disney) without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney.\u201d<\/p>\n Per Florida Today<\/em><\/a>, Disney World has temporarily closed the ability to make park reservations on Tuesday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 9.<\/p>\n 0800 UPDATE -Milton has rapidly intensified into a Major Category 4 Hurricane. Data from both Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate maximum winds are estimated to be 150 mph with a pressure fallen to 940 mb. Changes will will be reflected in the normal 10 AM CDT advisory products. pic.twitter.com\/YbQAub1RQw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 National Hurricane Center (@NWSNHC) October 7, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n According to the NHC, Milton \u201chas rapidly intensified into a Major Category 4 Hurricane\u201d as of October 7, the organization announced via X<\/a>.<\/p>\n Last month, Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on September 26. The storm moved its way up the east coast and ultimately killed more than 200 people in multiple southern states<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\nWhen Is Hurricane Milton Going to Hit Florida?<\/h2>\n
Is Disney World Closing for Milton?<\/h2>\n
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Hurricane Milton\u2019s Projected Path<\/h2>\n
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