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Joy
October 24th, 2005, 02:55
Orlando Sentinel -

Disney to close
Disney has decided to close all its parks Monday. But they're leaving open the possibility that they will reopen:

Weather permitting, Walt Disney World may reopen one or more theme parks after the storm passes on Monday to entertain the tens of thousands of Guests currently staying in our resort hotels.

Disney is asking its cast members to report to work by 7 a.m. to avoid winds. Read on for more.


Due to the potential of tropical storm force winds associated with Hurricane Wilma, all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Typhoon Lagoon, Downtown Disney and Disney’s Wide World of Sports will not open tomorrow morning, Monday, October 24.

We have made this decision in an abundance of caution based on information from the National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center and local emergency preparedness officials, all of whom currently expect the storm to pass more than 100 miles south of the resort.

All resort hotels will remain open, though Guests staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground have been relocated to other hotels on property.

All Cast Members scheduled to work Monday morning at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort hotels and the Disney Reservation and Call Centers should report to their work locations no later than 7 a.m. to avoid stronger winds expected later in the morning. All other Cast Members should contact their Cast Hotlines or their leaders for information about their schedule for Monday.

foreverducky
October 24th, 2005, 02:58
It's better to be safe than sorry. :)

Dowbec
October 24th, 2005, 13:10
They just announced on the news....both closed because of weather.

joanne
October 24th, 2005, 13:16
Already been posted in another thread.

Vikki
October 24th, 2005, 13:28
Can't say I'm surprised.....

pluto
October 24th, 2005, 13:30
would be a windy day in the parks anway........ best staying indoors warm and safe...

OKWTink
October 24th, 2005, 13:53
The major effects of the hurricane are expected to clear Florida by 4:00 pm today (according to this morning's newscast). Perhaps the parks will reopen this evening.

It is better to be safe than sorry. Tomorrow is expected to be unseasonably cold though, so guests will want to dress warmly.

Melfuzz
October 24th, 2005, 21:45
Were the non disney parks closed too?

Glennon
October 25th, 2005, 21:28
Were the non disney parks closed too?

I think every park was closed, no one was taking any chances with this one...

Melfuzz
October 25th, 2005, 21:34
I actually read that Seaworld was open and full of Brits. They interviewed one couple and they said it was no different to weather at home so why stay in