Hurricane Season 40 Days Out: What Disney World Guests Need to Know Now
Disney’s no-fee change window activates only when a hurricane warning covers Orlando or the guest’s home within seven days.
Overview
- Disney-focused outlets on Wednesday highlighted an early Colorado State outlook that points to a slightly below-average season and reminded travelers that hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30.
- Disney waives its change or cancellation fees only if the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane warning for Orlando or your home within seven days of arrival.
- The waiver applies only to trips booked directly with Disney, so guests using travel agencies or booking sites must follow those companies’ rules.
- Travelers can limit disruption by booking flexible flights, buying travel insurance that covers weather cancellations, and building more indoor attractions into their plans.
- Disney has closed for hurricanes 10 times since opening, and its NOAA StormReady designation reflects formal plans for closures and recovery.