Disney World Florida closing at 5:00 PM today

United States
October 6, 2016 12:49pm CST
Due to the weather that is anticipated in Florida, Walt Disney World in Orlando will be closing at 5:00 PM today and will remain closed all day Friday. Disney World in Florida has been around for 45 years and in all that time this will only be the 5th time it closed. It is far better to be safe for the visitors and employees alike. I am sure Walt Disney would agree. This is a very dangerous storm and all precautions should be taken. Photo is from Pixabay.
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@AmbiePam (120723)
• United States
6 Oct 16
I bet the employees wish they hadn't opened at all.
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• United States
6 Oct 16
I Know I would be nervous.
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• United States
7 Oct 16
I was so surprised when I saw that Disney was closing but I guess the hurricane takes priority and certainly the safety of the tourists and employees are the most important.
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• United States
7 Oct 16
It looks like lots of places have closed and its better all around to do so.
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 16
Better to be safe than sorry, I think it's good they closed.
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• United States
6 Oct 16
I agree, maybe should close a little sooner.
@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Oct 16
I pray all people will protect themselves during this storm and non will die.
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• United States
7 Oct 16
So far it doesn't seem to have been as bad as they predicted, but its far from over.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
7 Oct 16
We know of two couples who are vacationing in South Carolina. One couple has chosen to head home. The other couple is staying. I think they are being a bit irresponsible and inconsiderate of their hosts.
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• United States
7 Oct 16
We had though about going to SC and the week we thought about was this week....glad we decided against it.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Oct 16
It's good that they are closing it. I can't imagine anyone wanting to visit if there is a hurricane lurking.
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• United States
7 Oct 16
I think all the parks, etc. in Orlando closed. Best to be safe.
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
9 Oct 16
i am glad that they closed down as there is no use to take any chances thjat hjurricane ios really bad
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
6 Oct 16
Glad that Disney World is using common sense.
• United States
6 Oct 16
Yes they are and so many people probably aren't.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
17 Oct 16
pretty bad when THEY close, as they never do
@mom210 (9170)
• United States
7 Oct 16
Wow this is serious if they are closing down. I hope it passes by quickly with nobody harmed.
• United States
7 Oct 16
I haven't watched the weather in a few hours, not sure how bad it is right now.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
7 Oct 16
Yeah, I can't quite picture being on a roller coaster when the storm hits @AbbyGreenhill .