Disney has been doing its due diligence to keep travelers and agents up to date on its plans regarding Hurricane Irma. The latest weather update was released late yesterday afternoon to Disney Travel Agents, and below are where things currently stand with Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line as of 5:30 p.m. EST on September 6.
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is operating under normal conditions. We continue to monitor the path of Hurricane Irma and are taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of our Guests and Cast Members.Please visit Walt Disney World > Frequently Asked Questions > General Questions to view the Hurricane Policy for Walt Disney World Resort.
Please note the Disney Reservation Center is currently experiencing heavy call volume. If you need to service a reservation for arrival between now and Sept. 13, 2017, we encourage you to stay on the line. If you need to service a reservation for arrival after Sept. 13, 2017 we recommend using your online booking tool, or call back at a later time.
Disney Cruise Line
Based on the projected path of Hurricane Irma, including its expected impact on the Caribbean and Bahamas, Disney Cruise Line is making the following adjustments to itineraries:Disney Fantasy
The September 2 cruise of the Disney Fantasy is currently sailing a modified Western Caribbean itinerary and is expected to return to Port Canaveral two days earlier than planned on Thursday, September 7. Guests on this sailing will be refunded two nights of their voyage fare and provided a 25 percent discount on a future cruise, which may be booked by calling 1 855-347-2784 or 407-566-7054 from September 18, 2017, through October 18, 2017.The September 9 sailing of the Disney Fantasy is cancelled. Refunds will automatically be processed back to the original form of payment used for the cruise booking. Travel Agents and Guests are invited to book a future cruise at a 25 percent discount by calling us at 1-855-347-2784 or 407-566-7054 from September 18, 2017, through October 18, 2017.
While we always strive to deliver magical cruise vacations, nothing is more important to us than providing a safe experience for our guests and crew. We will continue to closely monitor Hurricane Irma and provide updates as necessary.
Disney Dream
The September 4 cruise of the Disney Dream is sailing a modified Bahamian cruise itinerary and will return to Port Canaveral one day earlier than planned on Thursday, September 7. Guests on this sailing will be refunded one night of their voyage fare and provided a 25 percent discount on a future cruise, which may be booked by calling 1-855-347-2784 or 407-566-7054 from September 18, 2017, through October 18, 2017.The September 8 and September 11 sailings of the Disney Dream are cancelled. Refunds will automatically be processed back to the original form of payment used for the cruise booking.Travel Agents and Guests are invited to book a future cruise at a 25 percent discount by calling us at 1-855-347-2784 or 407-566-7054 from September 18, 2017, through October 18, 2017.
While we always strive to deliver magical cruise vacations, nothing is more important to us than providing a safe experience for our guests and crew. We will continue to closely monitor Hurricane Irma and provide updates as necessary.
There’s been speculation that Disney may close Walt Disney World for at least one day this weekend, as they did with Matthew last year, but it all depends on the trajectory and intensity of the storm. Here is what happens at Walt Disney World during a hurricane.
Stay tuned to The Kingdom Insider for the latest updates on Hurricane Irma and its impact on Walt Disney World.
[Source: Disney]
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