Disney under fire for keeping Orlando park open despite Hurricane Milton warnings [Video]

09:53 EDT 07 Oct 2024, updated 12:04 EDT 07 Oct 2024

Walt Disney World in Florida has remained open to the public as of Monday, prompting some online to criticize the theme park giant since Hurricane Milton is on a collision course with Orlando.

Disney World has taken some steps to prepare for the hurricane though, including barring people from making park reservations for Tuesday and Wednesday this week. 

Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday and is expected to slam into the western Florida coast on Wednesday morning, impacting many of the same communities that were devastated by Hurricane Helene just two weeks ago.

Governor Ron DeSantis has already issued a state of emergency in dozens of Florida counties, including Orange and Osceola counties – where Disney World is located.

Disney World has a track record of rarely closing, and so far, the company hasn’t indicated that the Magic Kingdom’s doors will shutter for Milton’s arrival.

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