Ahead of the arrival of what is expected to be a Tropical Storm Hilary, the Disneyland Resort has announced that it will be closing its parks early on Sunday, August 20, 2023. The news comes as Hurricane Hilary continues to come closer to California. Southern California is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning.
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, Disneyland will be closing at 10:00 PM. On the same day, Disney California Adventure will be closing at 9:00 PM. The Downtown Disney District will be closing at 11:00 PM. Disneyland Resort Hotels will still be open to accommodate guests who are staying on property.
The news was shared on the Disneyland website and app. The following statement could be found:
Weather Update
We are closely monitoring Hurricane Hilary and making adjustments based on the latest information from the National Weather Service. Disneyland Resort theme parks will close early tomorrow, Sunday Aug. 20, with Disney California Adventure Park closing at 9 p.m. and Disneyland Park closing at 10 p.m.
The Downtown Disney District will close at 11 p.m. Our resort hotels will remain open to serve our guests staying with us on property.
You can find the latest information about park hours, entertainment offerings and other impacts at Disneyland.com. Please continue to check back on our website for any updates.
Currently, Hurricane Hilary is a Category 2 hurricane heading toward California. It is expected that the most intense part of the storm will be hitting the Disneyland Resort area tomorrow mid-morning. At this point, CHOC Walk in the Park is not being impacted by the storm.
The storm has already made for firsts in California and the Disneyland Resort. It is the first time that there has been a Tropical Storm Warning for the area. The storm is expected to cause damage from its rain and the flash flooding that could follow, along with the wind. California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a state of emergency due to the storm.
“Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for much of Southern California to support Hurricane Hilary response and recovery efforts as the state continues mobilizing and coordinating resources ahead of the storm’s forecasted impacts starting today,” Newsom’s office said in a statement on Saturday.
The Disneyland Resort always put safety at a premium. When the storm does arrive, please follow the instructions of the Cast Members. They will be tasked with guest safety while also still trying to continue sharing the magic with those at the Disneyland Resort. Kindness counts in these situations. Please be a part of the solution and not the problem if there are any unexpected happenings in the next couple of days in or around the Disneyland Resort. Help your neighbor, help those in need, stay calm, and bring a positive attitude to any potentially negative situations. This can make all the difference in the world.
Daps Magic will continue to follow the developments of Hurricane Hilary and share them when pertinent. Be sure to subscribe to Daps Magic’s mailing list for daily updates and social media for updates as they happen.
