SeaWorld Orlando is closing and getting ready to weather the storm as Florida faces up to the prospect of the biggest hurricane threat in more than 100 years.
Today, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, SeaWorld Orlando has announced that SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove is to close ahead of a potentially devastating hit from Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes in history, with the National Hurricane Center warning that Milton poses a "extremely serious threat" to Florida with life-threatening impacts.
The fear is that the storm could slam into the Tampa Bay area before tearing through the I-4 corridor with the potential to bring hurricane force winds and extreme flooding rain to the heavily populated Central Florida including SeaWorld Orlando and the International Drive tourist district.
With Central Florida under a Hurricane Warning and the threat of of severe weather tearing through the area, SeaWorld Orlando has announced that SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove will all be closed Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10
SeaWorld Orlando remains OPEN on Tuesday, October 8th. We will be CLOSED on Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th.
Aquatica Orlando remains OPEN on Tuesday, October 8th. We will be CLOSED on Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th.
All date-intended tickets for closure days have been extended through December 31, 2024 and requires no action to be taken.
Discovery Cove remains OPEN on Tuesday, October 8th. We will be CLOSED on Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th.
SeaWorld's Named Storm Policy is in effect. Please contact Guest Services team, by emailing dco‑guestrelations@discoverycove.com or calling 407-513-4600. If emailing, please include your reservation number and “Hurricane rebooking” in the subject line of the email.
SeaWorld Orlando is not the only attraction to close ahead of Hurricane Milton, already Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, LEGOLAND Florida, The Orlando Eye, Gatorland and more have already announced closures.
Orlando International Airport is also closing, ceasing commercial operations at 9am on Wednesday, October 9.
Grocery stores are closing, including Publix with all Central Florida stores closing Tuesday, at 6pm, remaining closed until 6pm on Thursday.
As the situation becoming more dire, and Hurricane Milton continues to target Florida, state and local officials are warning residents that the time to prepare for the life-threatening storm is running out. Florida residents and visitors currently in the state should be finalizing preparations and action plans today,
We urge you to stay informed and stay safe as Hurricane Milton targets Florida.
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