News Disney World Faces Rare Hard Freeze - January 31 2026

[KatiebugFan]

Coming from Ohio and Cedar Point, there may be delayed openings for Everest and the Universal coasters due to the temps and any wind.

That said, I'd rather be at the parks in this cold than the Orlando summer heat.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Coming from Ohio and Cedar Point, there may be delayed openings for Everest and the Universal coasters due to the temps and any wind.

I was about to say this. Coming from Hershey Park.

This will depend on the rollercoasters manufacturing operating instructions. They can stall on the track if it's too cold/windy.

My bigger concern is actually SDD because there's a spot where it slows going over a hill, and it's entirely outside. Seems like a prime spot to stall.

I'd anticipate it will be too cold for MANY of the rollercoasters at Uni and Sea World to open at all.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

That said, I'd rather be at the parks in this cold than the Orlando summer heat.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I tend to agree. I've been in Epcot during extreme cold. I think I would rather be wearing lightweight clothing during the summer than the head to toe thick layers in below freezing temps.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

It's just a little chilly weather. Will kill the . mosquitoes.

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But ...but... they're an endangered species. The entire planet is a protected wildlife preserve being used to rebuild the population.

 

[Timekeeper]

It will be interesting to see the weather’s impact on attraction wait times.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

It will be interesting to see the weather’s impact on attraction wait times.

I would not believe the wait times via the app. When I was in Epcot the other night, Guardians was listed as 95 minutes. It took me ten minutes to get to the preshow room. Remy's was listed at 30 and was actually 10. IDK why they were inflated.

 

[Dead2009]

This is karma for all those who go "Im going to Florida to get away from all the cold" lol.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

This is karma for all those who go "Im going to Florida to get away from all the cold" lol.

It was 72 yesterday, so mission accomplished.

 

[Touchdown]

Folks this Halloweekends weather at Cedar Point and Christmas at Dollywood weather. You just need pants, a t-shirt, zip up hoodie during the day and add a light jacket for the evening. It’s very pleasant to be in a theme park with this weather, so long as you don’t get wet.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Welcome to the most popular shop in WDW currently! Besides maybe Starbucks.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

It’s very pleasant to be in a theme park with this weather

 

[Gringrinngghost]

 

[MisterPenguin]

Two and three nights ago at the After Hours events, it was cold, but a winter jacket and layers made it all OK. It wasn't windy.

Yesterday, in comparison, was downright balmy.

Right now, there is high sustained winds and huge gusts. It is downright bitter out even though it's 45 degrees. I'm not venturing out even though I have the equipment for it. If you can't cover your hands and face... you shouldn't be outside.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Current UOR Closures/Delays (Excluding Brief Delays)
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls: CLOSED
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges: CLOSED
Dragon Racer's Rally: CLOSED
Fyre Drill: CLOSED
Fast & Furious - Supercharged: CLOSED
Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure: EXTENDED DELAY
Pteranodon Flyers: WEATHER DELAY
The Incredible Hulk Coaster: WEATHER DELAY
Stardust Racers: WEATHER DELAY
Yoshi's Adventure: WEATHER DELAY
Trolls Trollercoaster: WEATHER DELAY

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

If you can't cover your hands and face... you shouldn't be outside.

I’m in the Dino queue - if I end up frozen solid tell the world my story!!!!

 

[Tom P.]

Folks this Halloweekends weather at Cedar Point and Christmas at Dollywood weather. You just need pants, a t-shirt, zip up hoodie during the day and add a light jacket for the evening. It’s very pleasant to be in a theme park with this weather, so long as you don’t get wet.

See, but I don't want Christmas at Dollywood weather when I am at Disney. If I need a zip-up hoodie layered with a jacket, I don't want to be doing a Disney theme park.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

I’ve been told that Fantasmic and luminous
have been canceled for the evening.

 

[gerarar]

I'm at epcot and Luminous is being shown without fireworks. I hopped from HS after Fantasmic was canceled there.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I'm at epcot and Luminous is being shown without fireworks. I hopped from HS after Fantasmic was canceled.

I saw illuminations once like that - it is crazy windy tonight! A rare sight!