Heat Advisory Sends Orlando Theme Parks Warning as Heat Index Nears 110°F

Overview

• The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for the Orlando area for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, warning feels-like temperatures could reach about 108–112°F.
• Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort urged guests to stay indoors or consider avoiding park days because prolonged outdoor exposure raises the risk of heat illness.
• As of publication, neither resort announced mandatory park or ride closures and both continue to operate with First Aid and Guest Medical Services available across parks.
• The advisory advises drinking plenty of fluids, using air-conditioned spaces, seeking shade, and limiting strenuous activity, and guests should monitor park apps for real-time operational updates.
• This alert continues a string of extreme-heat episodes this summer that are already changing how visitors plan vacations and could increase strain on outdoor staff and park operations during afternoon hours.