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Hong Kong Disneyland is once again facing the impact of a tropical storm, with Super Typhoon Yinxing causing operational disruptions today, November 9.
The typhoon has prompted a No. 3 warning signal for the region, leading to the suspension of several outdoor attractions at the park. Although the storm is not expected to make landfall, the warning will remain in effect until at least 10 a.m. HKT tomorrow as Yinxing moves south of Hong Kong.
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This follows a challenging year for Disney resorts weather-wise, as tropical storms have affected multiple locations. In September, Hurricane Helene forced the closure of Typhoon Lagoon in Florida and caused the cancellation of key events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Weeks later, Hurricane Milton impacted Central Florida, causing park closures and minor flooding at Disney resorts. While the season appeared to be winding down with Hurricane Rafael veering away from the U.S., storms are still impacting other Disney parks, particularly in Asia.
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13 Ride Closures Announced
Today, Hong Kong Disneyland has warned guests of an “Inclement Weather Arrangement” via its official app and website,. The park remains open, but all outdoor attractions have been temporarily closed due to the storm. The affected rides include:
- Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars
- Cinderella Carousel
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad
- Jungle River Cruise
- Mad Hatter Tea Cups
- Main Street Vehicles
- Orbitron
- Rafts to Tarzan’s Treehouse
- RC Racer
- Slinky Dog Spin
- Toy Soldier Parachute Drop
- Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs
For those still visiting the park, indoor attractions like Hyperspace Mountain, Iron Man Experience, and “it’s a small world” remain open, with relatively short wait times.
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Typhoon Conditions at Hong Kong Disneyland
The longest wait at the time of writing was for the Frozen Ever After ride, at 50 minutes, which is typical for this popular attraction. Guests also flocked to meet-and-greet sessions with Duffy and Friends, especially LinaBell, the pink fox, where wait times reached 75 minutes.
While most outdoor activities have been suspended, the park’s “Momentous” Nighttime Spectacular is still scheduled for 8:30 p.m. However, the show will proceed without fireworks due to the adverse weather conditions.
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This disruption could be a sign of more storms to come, as another typhoon is expected to hit the region next week. If this storm triggers another warning, it will mark the first time since 1954 that Hong Kong has experienced two typhoons in November. For now, guests at Hong Kong Disneyland are advised to check the park’s official app for updates on ride availability and show schedules.
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