Seminole County Confirms Local Dengue Case Near Disney
Published October 22, 2026
Florida health officials confirmed a locally acquired case of dengue fever in Seminole County on Wednesday, October 21, prompting a mosquito-borne illness advisory for the county. According to reports, the resident was infected by a mosquito bite within the area rather than while traveling elsewhere, and officials have not identified where in the county the exposure happened.
That follows a separate count in Orange County, which is where Walt Disney World sits. On October 12, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County said its total of locally acquired dengue cases had reached five. County health officials are coordinating with mosquito control on expanded surveillance and treatment, including planned aerial spraying in affected communities.
Dengue spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito. Reported symptoms include fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint aches, nausea and rash, typically appearing within two weeks of a bite. Most people recover in roughly a week.
What we know
- Seminole County — one locally acquired dengue case confirmed; mosquito-borne illness advisory issued Wednesday, October 21
- Orange County (home to Walt Disney World) — five locally acquired cases confirmed as of October 12
- Orange County mosquito control — increased surveillance and treatment, with aerial spraying planned for affected communities
- CDC guidance — EPA-registered repellent, loose long sleeves and pants where practical
- Walt Disney World — the health department reports do not mention Disney property, and none of the cases have been tied to a specific location
What’s not confirmed
Nothing here comes from Disney. Disney has not issued a statement about the advisory, has not announced any operational change, and has not confirmed any case connected to its parks or resorts. Officials have not said where in Seminole County the infection occurred, and no specific dates or locations for the planned Orange County aerial spraying were included in the coverage available.
What it means for your trip
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Pack an EPA-registered repellent in your park bag and reapply it through the day, not just at night — a sunrise rope-drop line counts.
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Lightweight long sleeves and pants are more realistic on an October Florida day than in August — a loose long-sleeve sun shirt also helps with the afternoon sun.
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Officials have not announced any travel guidance tied to these cases. If someone in your party develops a fever within two weeks of your trip, tell the healthcare provider you were recently in Central Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has dengue been reported at Walt Disney World?
No case has been linked to Walt Disney World property in the reporting available. The confirmed locally acquired cases are in Seminole County and Orange County more broadly.
How many dengue cases have been confirmed near Orlando?
Orange County health officials confirmed five locally acquired cases as of October 12, and Seminole County confirmed one on Wednesday, October 21.
What are the symptoms of dengue fever?
Fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea and rash, usually within two weeks of an infected mosquito bite.
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