Orlando International Airport shared a tweet giving travelers an update on current conditions due to Hurricane Ian. Commercial flight operations are still halted for today and a damage assessment is taking place throughout the airport and facilities. All roads leading into Orlando International Airport are closed due to flooding at this time. What’s Happening: Orlando […]
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As Hurricane Ian loses power over central Florida, the National Hurricane Center has downgraded it to Tropical Storm Ian.
Ian made landfall yesterday at Cayo Costa, Florida, as a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds. It has since dropped back down through lower hurricane categories to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 65 mph.
Ian could be upgraded to a hurricane again as it regains power over the Atlantic Ocean before turning back to land. For now, it is projected to remain a tropical storm, and be downgraded to a tropical depression before dispersing over the Carolinas.
Most of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort remain closed today, September 29, with some flooding and damage.
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Guests hoping to stay at a Disney World Resort may find it impossible to do so. Disney World has extended the pause on new resort reservations. Hurricane Ian Late last week, we began our coverage of Hurricane Ian. It has officially hit Florida and the Orlando area, and Disney World has been taking precautions for […]
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As Hurricane Ian hit Orlando last night, Walt Disney World now issues a statement. Hurricane Ian Late last week, we began our coverage of Hurricane Ian. It has officially hit Florida and the Orlando area, and Disney World has been taking precautions for the last few days in preparation. First, the parks and Disney Springs were closed […]
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Walt Disney World has issued an update about Hurricane Ian (now Tropical Storm Ian), which is making its way across Florida right now.
The update reads:
We are thinking of our neighbors across Florida. We will get through this together and will be there to help our cast members and community.
As we keep safety in mind, our theme parks and other operating areas remain closed today while crews assess the impact of the storm and clear debris. Thank you to all of our cast members who continue to care for the thousands of guests currently staying at our Disney Resort hotels.
The theme parks, Disney Springs, and mini golf courses remain closed today. Park Pass reservations are not available for tomorrow, but at this time, the parks are expected to reopen. Stay tuned for further updates.
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Walt Disney World Resort is not allowing new hotel reservations through Monday, October 2, 2022, due to Hurricane Ian (now Tropical Storm Ian).
Previously, reservations had been suspended through Saturday, October 1. Guests can now make reservations beginning on October 3.
Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs are closed today, September 29.
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Are you traveling in or out of Central Florida in the next several days? The Orlando Airport released some new information regarding when we can expect to see operations return to normal. Read on for all the details. Orlando International Airport Closure Orlando International Airport (also known as MCO) ceased all operations on Wednesday September […]
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Hurricane Ian has hit Florida and caused major impacts in the Orlando area, among others.
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Ahead of the storm, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, as well as the airports in Orlando, all shut down. Grocery stores closed, people hunkered down in hotels, and a state of emergency was declared as a hurricane warning and tornado warnings were in effect. Now, as Hurricane Ian has moved across Florida, severe flooding is being seen around the Orlando area.
Right now, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Orange County, Florida, which is where the majority of Disney World is located, as well as Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and the Orlando International Airport, according to WESH. The Flash Flood Warning has also been issued for Lake, Seminole, and Volusia Counties and will last until 12:15PM. Heavy rain is producing the flash flooding, which is considered life threatening.
FIRST WARNING: Flash Flood Warning issued for Lake, Orange, Seminole & Volusia Counties until 12:15 PM; Life Threatening Flash Flooding. Heavy Rain Producing Flash Flooding.. Track at https://t.co/py64C7xkPG #WESHwx
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) September 29, 2022
Here’s a look at the areas that are under the warning and some more details.
Let’s just take a minute to review- this WHOLE area is under a Flash Flood Warning.
The deep green area in the Wekiva River area is for the Little Wekiva river.
It’s 1ft above it’s ALL TIME RECORD.
Major flooding widespread in Central Florida;
Oh, and winds are running 60mph pic.twitter.com/UpO4s50g7J
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) September 29, 2022
During a press conference from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, we found out more details about impacts from the storm. Right now, over 2 million customers are without power across the state of Florida. Rescue crews have also been deployed from 26 different states to help in the hardest hit areas.
There is major flooding in both Orange and Seminole Counties and floodwater will be rising throughout the day. This is considered a 500-year flood event — flood waters rose 4 feet in a matter of hours. Emergency crews are currently in 9 areas of widespread flooding in Central Florida and have been actively rescuing people all morning.
#IAN Flooding blocking I-4 east off-ramp to Epcot Center Dr (SR-536). #News13Orange #News13Osceola #DisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/IrGID43swQ
— Jerry Hume (@JerryHume) September 29, 2022
“I want to emphasize that this storm still poses a major threat in Central Florida,” said Kevin Guthrie, Director of Florida Division of Emergency Management. Emergency crews are asking people to stay at home and do NOT try to go out and see the damage — first responders need the roads. Do not drive through any water. You don’t want to become stranded and have to be rescued as well.
Rescue crews from Osceola and Kissimmee were helping rescue people from their flooded homes.
MORE RESCUES- Osceola and Kissimmee crews are rescuing families from their flooded homes. They are being taken to shelters. @WESH pic.twitter.com/wvhnNY8gTo
— Megan Mellado WESH (@meganmellado) September 29, 2022
All roads going to Orlando International Airport are CLOSED due to flooding from the storm.
Officials said all roads leading into Orlando International Airport are closed due to flooding from Ian. This includes all major and secondary arteries including Jeff Fuqua and Heintzelman Boulevard’s and Bear and Cargo Roads. (Video is of Wekiva Road in Altamonte Springs) pic.twitter.com/gXvbwh1rg6
— Spectrum News 13 (@MyNews13) September 29, 2022
Before 3AM Thursday, flooding was seen at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels.
DISNEY FLOODS | Flooding started picking up in Orlando Wednesday night at Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort. Viewer video shows what it looked like as Hurricane Ian moves over Central Florida. pic.twitter.com/Yop8HoM944
— WESH 2 News (@WESH) September 29, 2022
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Hurricane (now Tropical Storm) Ian has impacted various areas of Florida and its effects are still being felt.
Orlando International Airport
Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal have all closed for a short period of time, school closures have been announced, and other adjustments have been made. When it comes to travel, the Orlando International Airport announced that it would be closed starting September 28th and now we have an update.
According to the Orlando International Airport’s Twitter account, all “commercial flight operations are still halted for today,” September 29th. They noted that a damage assessment is taking place throughout the airport and the airport’s facilities to see what impacts Hurricane Ian (now Tropical Storm Ian) has had.
Orlando International Airport
Additionally, they pointed out that “all roads leading into Orlando International Airport are closed due to flooding at this time.” You can see a bit of flooding in the video below from Spectrum News 13.
Officials said all roads leading into Orlando International Airport are closed due to flooding from Ian. This includes all major and secondary arteries including Jeff Fuqua and Heintzelman Boulevard’s and Bear and Cargo Roads. (Video is of Wekiva Road in Altamonte Springs) pic.twitter.com/gXvbwh1rg6
— Spectrum News 13 (@MyNews13) September 29, 2022
This is not totally unexpected as the airport had previously indicated that operations would be expected to resume sometime on Friday, but now we’ve got further details.
©Orlando International Airport
Worried about missing your flight? Got a question for your airline about whether your flight will be moving forward? Be sure to call your airline directly to get all the information you need.
Orlando Airport
According to Eric Burris, at around 9:46AM on September 29th, there were gusts at MCO up to 60MPH.
MCO just gusting to 60mph, 64mph in Sanford…
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) September 29, 2022
One of the big concerns is widespread, life-threatening catastrophic flooding that is expected to continue today (September 29th) across parts of Central Florida.
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Disney World’s theme parks continue to be closed today, September 29th. We are on the lookout for any more updates on that situation.
For more hurricane news, see our posts below:
We are continually updating this post with more informationStay tuned for more information.
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