While government offices, schools and businesses across Central Florida close their doors and hunker down Thursday when Hurricane Helene nears Florida, Walt Disney World is doing something different. Disney is offering extended hours at the Magic Kingdom.

Due to Hurricane Helene, Port Canaveral has temporarily closed and Disney Wish will now arrive in port later than initially scheduled.Port Canaveral ClosedEarlier today, Port Canaveral announced via X that the port “is closed and has ceased all waterside and vessel shoreside Port operations until further notice.

Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando have made some operational changes in response to Hurricane Helene. The Category 3 storm is headed for the Big Bend area of Florida.