Overview
- Afternoon thunderstorms in the Orlando area prompted lightning safety holds that temporarily closed multiple outdoor attractions across Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT.
- Examples of weather-related ride closures included Expedition Everest, Slinky Dog Dash, Kali River Rapids, Test Track, and Journey of Water Inspired by Moana.
- Planet Hollywood and Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs closed for the rest of the day due to a power issue, with no formal statement from Disney Springs confirming a cause.
- Indoor attractions continued operating resort-wide, and other Disney Springs restaurants such as The BOATHOUSE, Raglan Road, STK Orlando, Maria and Enzo’s, and Wine Bar George remained open.
- My Disney Experience provided real-time ride status updates, and most outdoor attractions typically resume operations within 30 to 45 minutes after lightning holds are lifted.