Tropical Storm Helene is expected to slam Florida as a Major Category 3 Hurricane, bringing severe weather throughout Central Florida, forcing many Central Florida theme parks and attractions to close, or adjust its operations.
Potential Hurricane Helene is rapidly intensifying and expected to come ashore in Florida as a Major Category 3 Hurricane causing significant disruption throughout the state, with severe weather expected here in Central Florida;
As we keep a close eye on the massive storm and the impacts that it will have here in Central Florida, we will provide updates and information on closures and updates on operations from the area Theme Parks, Attractions, and Water Parks.
Central Florida Theme Park & Attraction Closures And Updates
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World has issued its first weather alert for potential disruption to resort operations in the days ahead.
The brief statement from Disney reads, "Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members."
Walt Disney World Severe Weather Policy
If a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area — or for your place of residence—within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you may reschedule or cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company Disney Resort hotel packages and most room-only reservations (booked directly with Disney) without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney. Most room-only and vacation packages can be modified, or canceled online, including changes to travel dates.
If you have products and services provided by third-party suppliers included in your vacation—such as air transportation, hotels, car rental agencies or travel insurance companies—you will continue to be responsible for any non-refundable payments, as well as cancellation or change fees assessed by those suppliers. The policy does not apply to certain special events or dining experiences.
For more information: click here.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort has updated guests as they closely monitor the storm, commenting that at this time, park operations and hours are continuing as normal.
Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations Severe Weather Policy
In the event that a hurricane or tropical storm warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center or a state of emergency is declared for the Orlando area or in your place of residence, within seven days of your arrival, you can contact Universal in advance to reschedule or cancel your Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations Package, hotel room only accommodations and Universal Orlando theme park tickets booked directly with Universal Orlando, without any cancellation or change fees imposed.
If you have purchased airline tickets as part of your Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations package, you may still be subject to cancellation and change fees assessed by those airlines
.If you have purchased Universal Orlando products and services through third-party suppliers, travel agents or tour operators please contact them directly for information regarding their cancellation or change policies and procedures.
The policy does not apply to certain special events, dining experiences or group related bookings.We want you to feel safe and will work with you directly to best accommodate your needs. I
f you have additional questions or need to change or cancel your travel plans, please contact a member of the Universal Guest Contact Center team by calling 800-711-0080.
For more information and FAQs, visit here.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will remain closed on Thursday, September 26 due to predicted severe weather as a result of Tropical Storm Helene. The zoo say that they plan to reopen for regular business hours at 9 am. on Friday, September 27.
Also, the previously-scheduled Lemurs of Madagascar event Thursday has been cancelled, together with Friday evening's Sunset at the Zoo event has been postponed to a later date of Thursday, October 10.
Ticketholders will be contacted soon wth details on the rescheduled event.
For more details: https://www.centralfloridazoo.org.
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