In response to the approaching Hurricane Helene, Walt Disney World has announced the cancellation of the sold-out Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom for Thursday, September 26, 2024.
The decision was made due to the forecasted weather and the anticipated impact on outdoor entertainment offerings.
Official Statement from Walt Disney World
Disney released the following message regarding the closure:
"We are always looking to deliver a great and enjoyable experience for our guests. Due to forecasted weather and the impact on our outdoor entertainment offerings, we are canceling Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tomorrow, Thursday, September 26. Guest tickets will be refunded."
Extended Park Hours for Magic Kingdom
Although Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was set for Thursday evening, Magic Kingdom will remain open to guests until 8 pm (instead of the previously scheduled 6 pm closure) to provide additional park time ahead of the storm.
Guests with tickets to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will receive automatic refunds.
Other Closures Due to Hurricane Helene
In addition to the cancellation of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, several other experiences and locations at Walt Disney World have also been affected by the approaching storm:
- Typhoon Lagoon: Closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024, for the entire day.
- Savor the Savanna: Cancelled on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
- Up Close with Rhinos: Cancelled on Thursday, September 26, 2024
- Walking with Giants: Cancelled on Thursday, September 26, 2024
- Wild Africa Trek: Cancelled on Thursday, September 26, 2024
These closures were made in response to the Tropical Storm Warning for Central Florida, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and heavy rain expected across the region.
Hurricane Helene's Impact
While Hurricane Helene is forecasted to make landfall near Florida's Panhandle, the Walt Disney World area will experience tropical storm conditions, prompting the precautionary closures. Disney remains focused on guest safety, continuing to monitor the storm and adjust operations as necessary.
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