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

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 Florida getting over five inches — it was hit with frigid temperatures during the early hours of Wednesday, Jan. 22. 

A cold weather advisory was issued for a number of Central Florida counties from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. local time by the National Weather Service, according to the unofficial Disney blog, Walt Disney World News Today. 

While the weather advisory is no longer in effect, the cold temperatures are expected to last through the morning of Thursday, Jan. 23, according to WESH 2, an affiliate of NBC.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.

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 to WDW 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’s official 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.

How Guests Should Prepare for Low Temperatures

When visiting during a cold front, Disney World guests are advised to dress in layers, per planDisney. 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 at Animal Kingdom and Epcot, per unofficial Disney blog, WDW Magic.

Despite having to bundle up for the cold, planDisney points 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.  

Should Guests Expect Snow at Disney World?

While the Florida Panhandle saw record-breaking snowfall this week, the Orlando area did not experience any during Winter Storm Enzo. 

At the beginning of January, many forecasters didn’t think snow would fall at all in Florida despite 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.