# Severe weather disruptions at Walt Disney World > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/severe-weather-disruptions-at-walt-disney-world > Updated: 2026-08-27T11:00:07.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Severe thunderstorms at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, have caused widespread operational disruptions and exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities. The storms, characterized by intense lightning, heavy rainfall, and strong winds, led to the temporary closure of numerous outdoor attractions, including Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Slinky Dog Dash, Expedition Everest, and Test Track. In addition to ride closures, heavy rainfall caused flooding at the Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Recent reports have highlighted specific issues at EPCOT, where footage from the ‘Living with the Land’ attraction showed rainwater pouring through the ceiling and into the indoor boat ride. This incident has raised concerns regarding the structural integrity of older pavilions at the park, some of which have been in operation since 1982. While Disney protocols require closures during lightning and thunder, visitors have noted that outdoor rides often continue to operate during rain. No injuries have been reported following these weather events. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Walt Disney World infrastructure faces issues during severe storms Severe thunderstorms at Walt Disney World have caused flooding and infrastructure issues, including significant leaks inside EPCOT’s “Living with the Land” attraction. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-world-infrastructure-faces-issues-during-severe-storms ### 2026-08-02: Walt Disney World restores missing lightning effect on EPCOT's Living with the Land Disney is restoring the long‑missing lightning effect in EPCOT’s Living with the Land ride, sparking excitement among fans after a video showed brief flashes in the storm scene. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-world-restores-missing-lightning-effect-on-epcots-living-with-the-land --- Cite as: Severe weather disruptions at Walt Disney World. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/severe-weather-disruptions-at-walt-disney-world