As Hurricane Ian continues on its path toward Florida, Disney World is making preparations ahead of the storm. Cancelation policies have changed for Disney World tickets and vacation packages, certain hotels are going to be closed, and some attractions will shut down as well.
Dark Clouds over Disney World
Now, Disney has announced that a popular experience will be canceled this week due to the incoming hurricane.
Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel will be closing ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival. Disney announced that the voyages departing Tuesday, September 27th, and Thursday, September 29th, have been canceled “due to the potential impact on the guest experience.” They instructed people who had reservations for those dates to call (407) 939-5209 in order to reschedule.
As of writing, it looks like Disney is planning to reopen the ‘Star Wars’ hotel after those dates (on October 1st), but this has not been confirmed. Reopening plans will likely depend on how long the extreme weather lasts.
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
The Galactic Starcruiser is a Star Wars-themed hotel and immersive experience. It’s a 2-day, 2-night stay that includes eating space-themed food, visiting Batuu (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios), and participating in the storyline on board as part of the Resistance or the First Order.
Star Wars Hotel Atrium
Most of the experience takes place inside the hotel itself, with only the excursion to Galaxy’s Edge happening outside. The closure of the hotel could indicate that Disney is preparing to shut down the theme parks in the event that the weather is too extreme. We will of course be watching for updates and will let you know if we see any news about the parks closing.
Storm Clouds
We’ll continue to watch for more news about Hurricane Ian and its impact on Disney World. Check out the links below for more information:
- 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
- Orlando Airports CLOSING in Preparation for Hurricane Ian
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