Wind Advisory Issued for Walt Disney World Area
Published October 26, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory covering Orange and Osceola Counties — the counties that contain all four Walt Disney World theme parks — in effect until 8 p.m. Monday, according to reports. Northeast winds of 20 to 25 mph are forecast through the day, with gusts of 35 to 40 mph.
As of Monday, October 26, the advisory is active. Reports note that scattered squalls moving onshore could push isolated gusts to 40 to 50 mph — that higher number is tied to squalls in specific spots, not a resort-wide forecast.
Afternoon temperatures are expected to sit near 80°F, but the wind will make it feel cooler than the thermometer suggests.
The advisory also carries driving guidance: extra caution on the roads, with high-profile vehicles such as trucks, RVs, and large SUVs described as most at risk in these conditions.
Winds are forecast to ease in the evening, dropping to around 10 mph overnight, with breezy conditions continuing into Tuesday. Those are forecasts, and forecasts change.
What we know
Updated 1:42 PM ET, Monday, October 26 with new reporting.
- Gusts — 35 to 40 mph in the day’s forecast; isolated gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible with scattered onshore squalls
- Afternoon temperature — near 80°F, feeling cooler in the wind
- Overnight — winds easing to around 10 mph, breezy into Tuesday
- National Weather Service Melbourne — issued a Wind Advisory for Central Florida.
- Orange and Osceola Counties (home to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando) — added to the advisory after it was first issued for coastal areas.
- Gusts — around 40 mph expected.
- Other counties named — Brevard, Martin, and Indian River, among others.
- Advisory start and end times — not included in the coverage available.
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not announced any attraction, show, or parade changes tied to the advisory, and the reporting does not say how the resort is responding or describe conditions at any individual park. The advisory’s own impact list is phrased as possibilities — “could,” “possible,” “may” — and does not state that anything has happened or name specific attractions. Whether the advisory gets extended or modified has not been announced.
What our data shows
- SupaPark’s forecast model puts Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland’s typical predicted wait around 19 minutes across the day (checked 2026-10-26).
- Measured average wait over the last 7 tracked days: about 0 minutes.
What it means for your trip
If you have a park day today, front-load indoor and sheltered attractions in the afternoon when gusts peak: the dark rides in Fantasyland, the EPCOT pavilions in World Showcase and World Celebration, and the Animation Courtyard and Sunset Boulevard theaters at Hollywood Studios hold up fine in wind. Save open-air coasters and the high-up stuff for the morning or after 8 p.m., when winds are forecast to drop near 10 mph.
Skip the balloon purchase and the hats that don’t cinch — 35 to 40 mph gusts take both. Bring a light layer even though it hits 80°F; standing in wind for a 25-minute parade route feels meaningfully colder than walking.
If you booked an outdoor table — the Animal Kingdom patios, the EPCOT World Showcase waterfront spots — ask to move inside when you check in rather than after the food lands. And if you’re driving in an RV or towing anything, the advisory singles out high-profile vehicles, so build in extra time between your resort and the parks.
For rides that go down and come back in weather like this, SupaPark’s ride-status alerts ping you the moment one reopens, so you’re not walking across a park to find out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Wind Advisory in effect at Walt Disney World?
The advisory runs until 8 p.m. Monday, October 26, according to reports. Winds are forecast to ease to around 10 mph overnight, with breezy conditions continuing into Tuesday.
Are Disney World rides closed because of the wind?
Disney has not announced any ride, show, or parade closures tied to this advisory, and the reporting does not name any specific attraction as affected.
How strong are the winds expected to be at Disney World today?
Northeast winds of 20 to 25 mph are forecast with gusts of 35 to 40 mph, and isolated gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible where scattered squalls move onshore.
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