BREAKING: Walt Disney World Theme Parks Closing Early Today Due to Inclement Weather

The Walt Disney World Resort continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Nicole, which is proving to be a dynamic and evolving storm. While the resort is currently still operating under normal conditions, some adjustments will be made as early as tonight based on the latest information from the National Weather Service.

As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Walt Disney World Resort is planning to make the following operational adjustments:

THEME PARKS

Walt Disney World Resort theme parks will have a phased closure today, Nov. 9, beginning at 5 p.m. and will remain closed through tomorrow morning, Nov. 10. Resort Guests are encouraged to enjoy food and beverage options at the theme parks prior to returning to their Disney Resort hotel. Theme parks will likely not reopen at their regularly scheduled time tomorrow, Nov. 10.

• Magic Kingdom Park: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Be Our Guest Restaurant, The Diamond Horseshoe, Liberty Tree Tavern, and Cinderella's Royal Table will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m.
• EPCOT: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Monsieur Paul, Space 220 Restaurant, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. and Garden Grill Restaurant will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m.
• Disney's Hollywood Studios: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. with last dining reservations at 6 p.m.
• Disney's Animal Kingdom: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. with last dining reservations at 5 p.m.

WATER PARKS AND MINI GOLF

• Disney's Typhoon Lagoon will temporarily close tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 10. (Disney's Blizzard Beach is currently closed.)
• Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf and Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf will close early today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. and will remain temporarily closed tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 10.

DISNEY SPRINGS

Disney Springs will close early today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m., with last dining reservations at 6:30 p.m. and will remain closed through tomorrow morning, Nov. 10. Disney Bus transportation from Disney Springs will operate until 8 p.m. today, Nov. 9.

EVENTS & SPECTACULARS

As previously shared, extended evening theme park hours at Magic Kingdom will be canceled today, Nov. 9. To align with modified theme park hours, nighttime spectaculars will be canceled today, Nov. 9, including Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom Park, Harmonious at EPCOT, and Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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