Walt Disney World guests have been sharing photos of the damage Hurricane Irma did to the Florida resorts.
The Orlando theme and water parks closed its doors early on Saturday, and remained shuttered for two days before reopening on Tuesday morning.
A Disney spokesperson said in a statement that the water parks will remain closed until later this week.
Some guests who braved the storm at Disney World resorts have been sharing updates, including photos of cast members who kept them entertained with character visits, board games and dance parties.
The behind the scenes look shows park employees getting ready for guests in the lead up to the storm – as well as some fan favourites like Donald Duck and Pluto lending a hand.
Big Al can't be bothered by Thriller#LiveFromWDW#IrmaWDW pic.twitter.com/63RacpXcjs
— BlogMickey.com (@Blog_Mickey) September 10, 2017
Games are being set up in the Wilderness Lodge lobby for #HurricaneIrma ride out#IrmaWDW#LiveFromWDW pic.twitter.com/gN47AJlFAs
— BlogMickey.com (@Blog_Mickey) September 9, 2017
Dancing Goofy at Beach Club #irmawdw pic.twitter.com/hXsMQF0rNP
— Parks.jp (@park_trip) September 10, 2017
Chip & Dale are now welcoming all guests to check in at Yacht Club #irmawdw #wdw pic.twitter.com/mXYeFcMBXd
— Parks.jp (@park_trip) September 10, 2017
Donald and Pluto are still here at Port Orleans French Quarter, helping out at the Concierge desk. 😊 #LiveFromWDW #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/4Sxh6Ciu8f
— CafeFantasia 💫 (@CafeFantasia) September 10, 2017
But recent social media updates from guests at the resorts are now showing damage done to the beloved park
As far as we can see, the wooded areas around Wilderness Lodge have held up very well. Some trees down#LiveFromWDW#IrmaWDW pic.twitter.com/FAZOhf2ldU
— BlogMickey.com (@Blog_Mickey) September 11, 2017
One of the street lights next to Doubloon Lagoon was blown down last night, damaging the railings. #HurricaneIrma #LiveFromWDW pic.twitter.com/HrfLd2QHLU
— CafeFantasia 💫 (@CafeFantasia) September 11, 2017
A look at Epcot this morning. Trees down and flooding, but it doesn't look like any major damage occurred#IrmaWDW pic.twitter.com/KRvy9Sqr51
— BlogMickey.com (@Blog_Mickey) September 11, 2017
Mostly tree damage here at the @Disney #PolynesianResort. @WDWNT @wdwmagic @WaltDisneyWorld @DisneyParks @Disney pic.twitter.com/00zk4HtsnT
— Chris Green (@ChrisGreenPics) September 11, 2017
Damage near Cinderella's Castle :( pic.twitter.com/Sg9q5UmETi
— Belle (@FiBelleFi) September 12, 2017
It’s the sixth time Disney World has been forced to shut down in its 45 year history – but the second time in less than a year.
Disney was forced to close the gates in October 2016 when Hurricane Matthew landed.
