What Happens When Freezing Temperatures Hit Disney World? How to Prepare as Resort Faces Another Cold Front

Mar. 15, 2025

Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World.Photo:Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty

Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty

Another cold front is hitting multiple counties in Central Florida, prompting many Disney World guests to have to bundle up amid the unusually cold temperatures during their trip.

While Walt Disney World didn’t experience any snow — despite other areas of Floridagetting over five inches— it was hit with frigid temperatures during the early hours of Wednesday, Jan. 22.

While the weather advisory is no longer in effect, the cold temperatures are expected to last through the morning of Thursday, Jan. 23, according toWESH 2, an affiliate of NBC. Central Florida reportedly experienced “feels like” temperatures in the 20s and 30s amid the cold front.

Except for Osceola and Brevard counties, every county in Central Florida was issued the advisory, per the outlet. This includes Orange County, where most of Disney World is located.

Blizzard Beach water park at Disney World.Wikimedia

What Happens During Freezing Weather at Disney World?

When Disney World experiences unusually cold temperatures, guests should prepare for some attractions to be closed.

Disney temporarily shut down its water park, Blizzard Beach, on Monday, Jan. 20 and Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to the inclement weather, according toWDW News Today. Last week, the outlet also reported closures at the water park from Tuesday, Jan. 14, through Thursday, Jan. 16, as a result of another cold front.

The water park remains closed until Thursday, Jan. 23, according to Disney’sofficial website. Disney World has another water park,Typhoon Lagoon, but it’s currently shut down for the season.

While most Disney resort pools are heated at 82 degrees all year round, it’s possible that water parks could face closures if temperatures start dropping below 70 degrees, according to the official Disney resource for helpful tips,planDisney.

Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort.Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty

Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty

How Guests Should Prepare for Low Temperatures

When visiting during a cold front, Disney World guests are advised to dress in layers, perplanDisney. It’s important to bundle up while walking around outside, however indoor rides are regulated so temperatures could feel warmer.

It’s best to opt for the many indoor attractions offered at the parks, as guests are especially susceptible to feeling cold and being exposed to winds in the open spaces atAnimal KingdomandEpcot, per unofficial Disney blog,WDW Magic.

Despite having to bundle up for the cold,planDisneypoints out that guests may be able to take advantage of shorter wait times for rides as the resort tends to be slightly less crowded during this time.

Snow falling down at the Florida Welcome Center.Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

Should Guests Expect Snow at Disney World?

While the Florida Panhandle sawrecord-breaking snowfall this week, the Orlando area did not experience any duringWinter Storm Enzo.

At the beginning of January, many forecastersdidn’t think snow would fall at all in Floridadespite the cold fronts. However, some thought there could still be a chance.

The last time the Orlando area saw snow was in 1977 when snowfall accumulated to less than one inch. Meteorologists were reportedly unsure if it might snow in Central Florida in January, but they didn’t rule it out,PEOPLE previously reported.

source: people.com