Disney World to close Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Ian

Walt Disney World Resort will resume theme park operations on a phased-in basis starting Friday, the company said in a statement Thursday, as Hurricane Ian

Walt Disney World Resort will resume theme park operations on a phased-in basis starting Friday, the company said in a statement Thursday, as Hurricane Ian moves north.

The Disney Springs shopping area will also reopen tomorrow, the company said.

"We continue to closely monitor weather conditions as we assess the impact of Hurricane Ian on our property," the company said. "While theme parks and many operating areas remain closed to guests [Thursday], we anticipate weather conditions to improve this evening." 

Additional updates can be found on Disney's website.

The park and Disney Springs were closed Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Ian tore through Florida. Guests staying at a Disney resort were told to shelter in place.

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