Weather Warning Escalated For Disney World Guests
Guests visiting Disney World today are under a new weather warning. Find out what you need to know.
Fire Weather Watch
Yesterday, we shared that The National Weather Service has now issued a "Fire Weather Watch" for all of Walt Disney World Resort tomorrow, May 7, 2026, from noon until 8:00 pm.
Disney World is also expected to see summer-like conditions.
Due to added humidity, the heat index will reside in the mid to upper 90's both Friday and Saturday. There is a potential that the heat index will reach 100°.
Warning Escalated
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect and a Red Flag Warning has been issued. This warning is in effect for Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Brevard counties.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon to 8 PM today
When a Red Flag Warning is issued, it means that critical fire weather conditions are occurring now or will soon. This will include strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
What You Need to Know
According to Orange County Florida's website, a burn ban has been issued for all areas of Orange County protected by the Orange County Fire Rescue Department.
This burn ban does impact Disney World Guests as it prohibits campfires and charcoal grills.
Nighttime fireworks are anticipated to continue as the ban exempts permitted commercial firework displays.
The evening campfires are also expected to continue as these are considered controlled and run by trained Cast Members. Open fires or charcoal grills are not allowed, but a fire pit with a cover (approved fire pits for The Fort) are allowed.
We will update, if/when these warnings change.
Are you visiting Disney World right now? Let us know if any of these warnings or weather has impacted your vacation, and be sure to share this post with your friends!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!
