ALL WDW Parks Close Their Gates as Hurricane Matthew is Approaching Central Florida with 250 Km/h Winds - Edited: Florida Could Now be Hit TWICE by Hurricane Matthew!

That's it, folks, due to the arrival of Hurricane Matthew, all parks of WDW will close today Thursday at 5pm and of course will be closed all tomorrow Friday and are supposed to reopen on Saturday 8. Hurricane Matthew is not only approaching Orlando as a Category 4 Hurricane but he will even get STRONGER when he'll comes up from Miami with expected winds of 145 mph ( 235 Kmh ) and up to 170 mph ( 275 kmh ). The latest advisory says hurricane-force winds will extend 60 miles from Matthew's eye, while tropical storm force winds will impact areas 160 miles from the eye. It is potentially the strongest hurricane that Florida has seen in 118 years and definitely the strongest storm that the Orlando area has experienced since years and a very very serious "killer" storm that WILL damage a lot all around, so there is nothing else to do than to stay safe indoor and wait until the Hurricane move up north. 

Below, some WDW official information about what will be closed ( basically everything ). As for Universal Orlando Resort parks they're also closing at 5pm today and all tomorrow Friday.

SeaWorld announced they would close today at 2pm. Discovery Cove will be closed early today, and SeaWorld’s Aquatica won’t open it’s gates this morning. Tomorrow all three of SeaWorld Entertainment’s properties will remain closed. Legoland is doing the same with its gates closing early today and tomorrow as well. 

Editing: Unbelievable. The latest forecast from National Hurricane Center indicates that Florida and Bahamas could be hit TWICE by Hurricane Matthew as this one will turn after he reaches Saturday South Carolina and will come back next week to hit again Bahamas first, and next eventually again Florida! See new NHC map below and CNN report HERE.

And now, the WDW official release about what will be closed starting Thursday 5pm: 

Treehouse Villas and Bungalows unavailable: With severe weather expected over the next few days, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Bungalows have been evacuated and will be unavailable beginning Thursday afternoon in an abundance of caution. The safety of our Guests and Cast is always our first priority. Guests staying in these select rooms will be offered alternate accommodations. 

Any customary cancellation fees will be waived for early departures As the Emergency Management Team continues to monitor Hurricane Matthew, the Walt Disney World Resort is taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of our Guests and Cast Members. 

Due to potential weather impacts in Central Florida, Walt Disney World Resort will be implementing the following operational changes: 

THEME PARKS, WATER PARKS & RESORTS: 

The following locations will close at 5:00pm, Thursday, October, 6:
Magic Kingdom 
Epcot 
Hollywood Studios 
Animal Kingdom 
Typhoon Lagoon 
Blizzard Beach (Closed all day
ESPN Wide World of Sports 
Disney Springs 
Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf 
Winter Summerland Miniature Golf 

The following locations will be closed Friday, October, 7: 
Magic Kingdom
Epcot 
Hollywood Studio
Animal Kingdom 
Typhoon Lagoon 
Blizzard Beach 
ESPN Wide World of Sports 
Disney Springs 
Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf 
Winter Summerland Miniature Golf 

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is cancelled for Thursday night. Guests may call 407-566-4985, option 5, to make alternate plans, anytime from 9:00am to 11:00pm EDT 

Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is closed now through Sunday. This includes all Thursday and Friday performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ 

The Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Bungalows will be unavailable beginning Thursday afternoon. Spirit of Aloha dinner shows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be cancelled Thursday and Friday evenings 

Select spa locations, including La Vida Health Club at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Senses a Disney Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, and Ship Shape Massage, Salon and Fitness at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, will be closed beginning Thursday at 12:00pm through Saturday evening. 

ENTERTAINMENT, AMENITIES & OTHER OFFERINGS 
Characters in Flight at Disney Springs is closed now through Sunday. 
The Baseball Canada game scheduled for Thursday at 1:00pm at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has been rescheduled for 10:00am the same day. Select weekend events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex have been canceled including the 2016 Disney Cross Country Classic and Baseball Canada’s Friday and Saturday games/practices