Several social media users have criticized Disney’s decision to reopen its Florida theme parks just days after Hurricane Milton caused visitors to evacuate.
The reaction escalated just hours after Walt Disney World confirmed its theme parks would reopen during “scheduled operating hours” today. update.
The company added that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is expected to reopen to the public tomorrow.
What Disney may have thought would bring happiness to Floridians has led social media users to believe the reopenings were done out of greed.
“Disney being open today is reckless and greedy,” one X user wrote this week.
Walt Disney World is again under fire following its decision to quickly reopen theme parks days after Hurricane Milton caused devastation in Florida
Several social media users insisted that Walt Disney World decided to reopen its theme parks out of greed.
‘Disney is so greedy even at the cost of people’s lives. They stayed open too long and opened too quickly,” tweeted one X user.
‘Encouraging people to travel when all the road flooding closes downed power lines is totally irresponsible! It’s no surprise!’
Another X user wrote: ‘Disney World needs to close, it’s yet another greedy corporation that cares about profits over worker safety. I would sue them if I worked there. They have no idea how bad this storm will be.
More than one X user recalled fantastic memories they had visiting the park, but that Disney World’s decision has made them think differently about the popular tourist attraction.
‘Disney is a greedy, money-grabbing corporation! There was a time when it WAS a magical place and my husband and I got engaged at Disney World in 2001. I’m glad I have my memories!’, an X user. wrote.
Others insisted that Walt Disney World start thinking about the safety of its employees.
Several X users insisted that Disney World think more about the safety of its employees than money
Walt Disney World had already come under fire this week after some people on social media insisted that the parks care more about money than the safety of their employees.
‘Will the Disney corporation choose “magic” over the margins of Hurricane Milton?’ wrote one person on X. ‘Will the most “magical” place on earth bow to the fury of nature?’
Another wrote: ‘Cat 3 when it arrives in Tampa and they are still talking about opening. Smh…Disney doesn’t give a damn.
‘Disney World needs to close, it’s another greedy corporation that cares about profits over worker safety,’ one X user wrote shortly before Hurricane Milton hit Orlando.
‘I would sue them if I worked there. They have no idea how bad this storm will be.
Disney World has closed fewer than a dozen times due to hurricanes and national emergencies since it opened in 1971.
Magic Kingdom guests break out ponchos at Cinderella Castle as Hurricane Helene’s weather stripes move through Walt Disney World on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Guests already at the sprawling resort have been warned that severe weather could cause certain experiences to be delayed, rescheduled or cancelled.
Mickey’s not-so-scary Halloween party was canceled during Hurricane Helene, for example.
Despite event cancellations, the company decided to keep Walt Disney World Resort open under normal operating conditions.
People who have reservations to go to Disney World this week and want to avoid high winds and possible travel delays have the opportunity to cancel or reschedule their trip.
‘If the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane warning for the Orlando area, or for your place of residence, within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you may reschedule or cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company hotel packages Disney Resort and most rooms. reservations only (booked directly with Disney) with no cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney,” according to an FAQ on Disney’s website.
Disney World has closed fewer than a dozen times due to hurricanes and national emergencies since it opened in 1971. Florida today reported.
It last closed in September 2022 due to Hurricane Ian, which crossed the northern tip of Cuba and then hit Tampa and Orlando before stopping in North Carolina.
Disney World also closed during the Covid-19 pandemic from May 15, 2020 to July 11, 2020.
