Why do hurricanes close Walt Disney World?

Disney World, which has closed only four other times in anticipation of hurricanes since its opening in 1971, is “currently operating under normal conditions and continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Irma, according to their website. read more

Walt Disney World has been well designed to handle excess water and avoid flooding but one of the most dangerous things about hurricanes is the wind. Most of the structures at Walt Disney World are built to withstand hurricane force winds but in such winds, many things we dont consider dangerous on a normal day can become deadly projectiles. read more