We hope you’ve got a strong center of gravity in Disney World today, because from what it sounds like, nearly every single person is going to need it.
Wind whipping flags in EPCOT
Keeping a close eye on the weather in Disney World is part of our job, considering unexpected storms, colder or warmer weather than usual, or other abnormalities can quickly affect your vacation in not-so-great ways. If you were in the parks yesterday, you may have noticed that it was windier than usual, and that’s continuing today, so be ready to brace yourself and push through the wall of wind coming your way.
The U.S. National Weather Service has now extended the wind advisory for Orlando, Florida, through today, Tuesday, October 27th, at 8 PM. The warning began on Monday, October 26th at about 12:36 PM, according to AccuWeather, meaning the warning will have been in effect for about 32 hours, as long as it does indeed end at around 8 PM today.
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Northeast winds sitting at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph are expected in Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. It’s expected that gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, so you’ll want to make sure all your items you’re walking around with in the parks are secured, especially if you’re leaving a stroller at stroller parking. It’s also possible that tree limbs could come down, which could result in power outages.
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These high winds can also make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, such as 18-wheelers and other large trucks. If you’re driving in this weather, exercise additional caution and ensure your attention is solely on the road and the movement of your car. If you’re taking Disney World transportation, especially the buses, you may notice that they may be driving a bit slower than normal. It’s also possible the Skyliner may close if gusts get too intense. You can ask Cast Members around the park to ask if the Skyliner is running before walking all the way over to the station, or can also check for updates on the My Disney Experience App. Even if it is open, we warn you (from personal experience) that even if you’re not prone to motion sickness, the Skyliner on windy days can be brutal, so proceed with caution.
Disney Skyliner
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