Florida’s Extreme Drought Is Changing Disney World Visits

Overview

• Meteorologist Matt Devitt reports the most widespread U.S. drought since 2012, with about 63% of the country affected and roughly 77% of Florida in Level 4 extreme drought.
• Other weather accounts post higher figures, including a claim that 99% of Florida is in drought and a report of 133 active wildfires across the state.
• Level 4 drought signals stressed water supplies, higher wildfire danger, and damage to local ecosystems that thrive on regular rainfall.
• At Walt Disney World, guests describe fewer reliable afternoon showers and longer stretches of dry heat, so many are arriving earlier, taking midday breaks, and favoring indoor attractions.
• Coverage says forecasters are watching near-term rain closely, and any suggestion of park shutdowns this summer remains speculative and unconfirmed.