Guests were evacuated to the upper floors of one Disney resort last night amid an official tsunami warning.Disney’s resorts worldwide are no strangers to natural disasters. In particular, Walt Disney World Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland have faced recurrent closures over the years due to hurricanes (or, in the case of the latter, typhoons), while Tokyo Disney Resort and Shanghai Disneyland have also weathered their fair share of severe storms in the past.Credit: Tokyo Disney ResortEarthquakes have also shuttered parks in the past. Tokyo Disney Resort’s two theme parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, famously shuttered for over a month in 2011 after the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami left much of Japan in a state of upheaval. Last year, Tokyo Disney Resort was also hit by a “megaquake” warning that fortunately did not come to fruition.Yesterday saw another earthquake impact the area surrounding multiple Disney resorts.Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings Spark Responses at Multiple Disney ResortsA powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. With waves of up to 4 meters (13 feet) recorded in the region, tsunami warnings were issued in several countries, including Japan, the Philippines, and several parts of the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, and California.Credit: DisneyWhen it comes to Disney properties, Aulani was hit with a particularly strong warning.Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, is a beachside destination that overlooks Kohola Lagoon on the island of Oahu. The resort blends Hawaiian culture with Disney charm. Opened in August 2011, it sits on 21 lush acres along a white-sand lagoon. Guests enjoy zero‑entry pools, a private snorkeling reef called Rainbow Reef, and the Laniwai Spa, plus authentic dining and cultural experiences.Tsunami waves were projected to reach Hawaii – and, subsequently, Aulani – shortly after 7.15 p.m. local time (1.15 a.m. ET) last night, with destructive impacts likely, as per Oahu Emergency Management. Sirens sounded statewide every hour for several hours as part of the warning system.As tsunami waves can wrap around islands, the National Weather Service warned that all shores were at risk.Credit: DisneyGuests at Aulani were moved to higher floors, with the Disney hotel issuing the following notice to all residents:The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a Tsunami Warning for our area. A tsunami means that potentially destructive tidal waves are approaching which could cause damage to the coastal areas of the island of Oahu.The estimated time of wave arrival for the first wave is at 7:10 p.m. The safest place for your family is floors 3 and above. Guests who are in floors 1 – 2 should move to floor 3 and above. Additional floors could be evacuated as we get additional information.Some visitors took to social media to share their experiences within the resort, where the beach and pool were evacuated.1st wave at any time. It feels a bit eerie.#Tsunmai #aulani1st wave at any time. It feels a bit eerie. #Tsunmai #aulani pic.twitter.com/zx99TL8vEd— Andy French (@AndyFrench1) July 30, 2025One guest claimed that the onsite gift shop had sold out most food as fellow visitors stocked up on supplies. They also noted that Disney appeared to have decided to “[write] off its luau supplies” as they were left outdoors ahead of the potential incoming wave.We are at Disney’s Aulani Resort riding out the #tsunami.All of the restaurants and nearby markets are closed and the gift shop has sold out of most food.The roads were backed up about an hour ago with people evacuating. It’s calm as people wait for the storm to arrive.We are at Disney’s Aulani Resort riding out the #tsunami. All of the restaurants and nearby markets are closed and the gift shop has sold out of most food.The roads were backed up about an hour ago with people evacuating. It’s calm as people wait for the storm to arrive. pic.twitter.com/s5w3hsKoDO— Andy French (@AndyFrench1) July 30, 2025Hawaii Lowers Tsunami Warning to AdvisoryFortunately, Disney Aulani has since informed guests that, as authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning to an advisory, guests are no longer required to take shelter. It issued the updated message to all guests:Mahalo for staying safe during this event. The State has downgraded to a tsunami advisory, so it is now safe to leave your sheltered areas and move about the resort. Please continue to use extreme caution when near the water.While 16-foot waves reportedly hit the Kuril Islands, Hawaii has only been hit by considerably smaller waves. The same is true for California and Japan, with the latter also downgrading its tsunami warning to an advisory.Were you impacted by yesterday’s tsunami warnings?The post Tsunami Update: Disney Guests Rushed to Upper Floors Over “Potentially Destructive” Waves appeared first on Inside the Magic.