Hurricane Ian is currently a Category 3 hurricane located in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to make landfall along the west coast of Florida on Wednesday, September 28th. In preparation, Florida officials have issued mandatory evacuations in some counties and various extreme weather watches and warnings throughout the state.
Disney World has responded to the incoming storm by closing some hotels and attractions, updating their cancelation policy, and limiting available hotel reservations. If you were planning to fly in or out of Florida (for a Disney vacation or otherwise), there’s a major airport update you should be aware of.
According to the Orlando International Airport’s website, this airport will be closed beginning at 10:30AM on Wednesday, September 28th.
They have not yet announced when the airlines will resume operation. Presumably, the airport will remain closed until weather conditions calm so that it’s safe to fly again.
Operational Update – Hurricane Ian
Commercial operations at MCO will cease at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 09/28/22. Entry to all parking facilities will be closed at that same period. Please contact your airline for flight updates. pic.twitter.com/P75DooP2EA— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) September 27, 2022
In addition, the Orlando Sanford International Airport will close Tuesday afternoon after the final flight out, which is going to depart at 4PM EST (Wesh 2).
If you need more information about your specific flight to or from Florida, you should contact your airline directly.
If you want more information about this storm, check out the following posts:
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World
- Hurricane Watch in Effect for Disney World as Hurricane Ian Approaches
- Disney Cruise Line Comments on Potential Impacts of Hurricane Ian
- The Latest News and Updates on Hurricane Ian
We’ll continue to watch for more updates about Hurricane Ian, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news.
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