Disney World in peril as hurricane Milton shutters resort.
Disney World might be the happiest place on Earth, but not this week.
Hurricane Milton has barrelled through Florida, leaving destruction in its wake.
The storm has forced Disney World to close its gates—a rare and costly move.
Disney shuts doors due to hurricane Milton.
Disney began shutting down its Orlando parks in phases starting at 1 pm on October 9.
According to CBS News, the closure is expected to last at least two days.
Guests at the park were quickly evacuated, with some left sharing footage of the storm from their hotels.
Financial ramifications of Disney closure exposed.
This isn’t just a logistical nightmare for Disney; the financial fallout is huge.
Forbes reports Disney could lose between $150 to $200 million this quarter alone.
Hurricane Milton has put a serious dent in Disney’s attendance and operations.
Visitor numbers are predicted to drop by 6%, as storm damage and closures wreck vacation plans.
Financial analysts say this could be the biggest hit to Disney since Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Irma, the previous storm champion, cost Disney around $100 million in lost revenue.
Effects of Hurricane Irma for Disney detailed.
Back in 2017, Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on Florida, with winds reaching up to 130 mph.
Disney closed its parks for two days during Irma, resulting in massive financial losses.
The storm even forced the cancellation of multiple Disney cruises, further impacting the bottom line.
Fast forward to 2024, and Hurricane Milton seems set to surpass Irma’s devastation.
Homes and businesses across Florida have been obliterated by the storm.
Reports suggest over two million homes and businesses are without power.
Shocking footage of hurricane Milton destroying Disney World revealed.
In some heartbreaking footage, guests shared videos of the storm sweeping through Disney’s once-magical grounds.
Winds howled, rain poured, and the magic took a backseat to Mother Nature.
Social media lit up with posts showing drenched streets and damaged areas.
Guests evacuated as Disney tries to minimize storm impact.
Disney quickly deployed a ‘hurricane team’ to assist guests stranded at the park.
According to reports, lunch boxes were provided as food options dwindled.
Visitors posted about the eerie, deserted feel of the parks as the storm rolled in.
Hurricane Milton halts Orlando’s tourist hotspots.
Meanwhile, Universal Orlando Resort faced similar devastation.
They closed early on Wednesday and will remain shut until at least tomorrow.
Universal did offer some consolation, allowing guests to use their tickets up until December 18.
Elsewhere in Orlando, tourists were desperately stocking up on essentials.
One British woman shared how she struggled to find torches as stores ran out of supplies.
She said the message from her hotel was clear: “You’re on your own.”
Disney remains silent as hurricane Milton brings havoc.
Despite the chaos, Disney has yet to issue a formal comment on the storm’s impact.
Guests and park lovers wait anxiously for updates on when, or if, the magic will return.