Watch Now Escalated to a Warning for Disney World Guests
Walt Disney World Guests will want to prepare for this new warning issued for the Walt Disney World Resort property. Check out our tips to be prepared.
Disney World Warnings
Walt Disney World issues many warnings throughout the year to help keep Guests and Cast Members safe.
With a Theme Park located in Central Florida, most often the warnings we think of first are in regards to hurricanes and tropical storms.
Over the past several months, we have shared warnings for high winds, fire bans, filming locations throughout the Disney Parks, attraction closures, and even the dreaded refurbishment of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom.
Disney World Weather Warning
Yesterday, a Cold Freeze Watch was issued that would go into effect at 1:00 am on January 16.
The National Weather Service has now escalated this watch into a Freeze Warning affecting both Orange County and Osceola County, where Walt Disney World Resort is located
The temperature will be 27°, with a Cold Weather Advisory in effect, as wind chills are expected to reach 23°. The Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory will be lifted at 9:00 am on January 16, 2026.
Be Prepared
Guests visiting on January 15th and 16th will want to plan accordingly. You will want to bring a jacket and warm weather gear to the park. If you are driving, you may want to check the anti-freeze levels in your vehicle.
The National Weather Service has now escalated this watch into a Freeze Warning.
As a reminder, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed due to the cooler weather. At this time, Walt Disney World has not shared any further operational changes due to this freeze warning.
Have you visited Walt Disney World in freezing temperatures? What are your best tips? Share your thoughts with us, and share this news with your Disney pals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!
