Walt Disney World Theme Parks to reopen at 8am on Saturday

Oct 07, 2016 in "Severe Weather impacts to Walt Disney World"

Posted: Friday October 7, 2016 12:58am EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has updated its Hurricane Matthew status with the news that all four Walt Disney World theme parks will reopen on Saturday October 8 at 8am.

Blizzard Beach Water park, Disney Springs, and mini golf will have normal operations on Saturday.

Here are the full details.

All 4 Walt Disney World theme parks are closed through Friday, October 7, 2016. Theme parks are scheduled to open at 8:00 AM Saturday, October 8, 2016. Posted closure times remain the same.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park will open for Extra Magic Hours at 7:00 AM ET on Saturday, October 8, 2016 for Resort Guests only.
EPCOT World Showcase will open at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Frozen Ever After will open at 8:00 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is closed through Friday, October 7, 2016. Operating hours will resume as scheduled on Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is closed through Friday, October 7, 2016. Operating hours will resume as scheduled on Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Disney Springs is closed through Friday, October 7, 2016. Operating hours will resume as scheduled on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Characters in Flight at Disney Springs is closed through Sunday, October 9, 2016.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled for tonight, Friday, October 7, 2016. For re-booking, refunds and other options, please call (407) 939-7818 beginning at 9:00 AM Eastern Time on Monday, October 10, 2016. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground—including Campsites and Cabins—is closed through Friday, October 7, 2016. All performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and Mickey's Backyard BBQ through that date have been canceled as well.
Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort has been canceled through Friday evening, October 7, 2016.
Select spa locations—including La Vida Health Club at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Senses - A Disney Spa at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Senses - A Disney Spa at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness—are closed through Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Events scheduled through October 8, 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex—including the Disney Cross Country Classic 2016 and Baseball Canada National Team Fall Training sessions—have been canceled. Complex operating hours will resume as scheduled on Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf and Winter Summerland Miniature Golf will resume operating hours as scheduled on Saturday, October 8, 2016.

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LAKid53Oct 16, 2016

Yup, that would do it

21stampsOct 16, 2016

Probably because of screaming kids and complaining parents ;)

LAKid53Oct 16, 2016

OMG, he was spot on. Too funny. But why does Mickey look so sad?

LAKid53Oct 16, 2016

I was kind. I even gave your Canes some credit.

21stampsOct 16, 2016

Ha ha. Here's the article, I had shared it on fb a few years ago. It's an amusing (and frighteningly accurate) read. Lolhttp://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/the-ten-distinct-states-that-make-up-florida-6530661 @Tony the Tigger you may enjoy this. P.s. My heart is still pounding from the game.. Take it easy on my poor soul ;)

LAKid53Oct 16, 2016

Hey, it's only the Legislature that's dumb! You've made my day. Arguably the best maps of Florida ever. Wonder which town has all those cult-like football fans.... :hilarious: Just saw your post on football...getting ready to head over to that thread for some smack talking. Just warning you.

BaconOct 16, 2016

Remember the new jersey one saying it wasn't as bad but its still bad and im praying for them :( #prayformatthewvictums

peter11435Oct 16, 2016

Yeah... Over 1,000 people killed is nothing...

BaconOct 16, 2016

Im so done no one understands what i mean bye!

21stampsOct 16, 2016

Here are a few of my favorite Florida maps... ;)

LAKid53Oct 16, 2016

:eek:

LAKid53Oct 16, 2016

Very, very true. And depending on the part of North Florida, you are either in FloGeorgia (my part) or FlorBama (Crestview west to Pensacola). Yes sir, South Florida may be urban, international and cosmopolitan, but up here in redneck territory, we like our alcohol to be Bud, not Merlot......

21stampsOct 16, 2016

I still don't understand what Disney failed to do in this situation. The majority of personal accounts/articles/fb posts that I have read were praising Disney for how they handled the guests on Thursday and Friday. You're always going to have a few complainers who think they weren't coddled enough.

SorcererMCOct 16, 2016

I concur on this - there was a January 2016 reorg where each hotel was given a general manager. I'm fairly sure (as you said) that Disney would have an overarching emergency plan, but that some of the implementation went awry as managers misinterpreted, misunderstood, or lacked the 'institutional knowledge' (ie how it was followed historically). Each hotel might have their own contingencies as well (eg Fort Wilderness). Quote for emphasis. That's the problem - it shouldn't just be on the shelf. I would think that dragging out the binder would happen in May during Natl Hurricane Preparedness Week.(?) ie recurrent as you said.