Universal Orlando Resort has announced that it is to close due to the potential for Hurricane Milton to tear through the resort with hurricane force winds, heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes all possible.
Universal Orlando Resort has today, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, announced that the resort is suspending operations and closing ahead of a potentially devastating hit from Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record, with the National Hurricane Center warning that Milton poses a "extremely serious threat" to Florida with life-threatening impacts.
Their is growing fear 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 Universal Orlando Resort.
With Central Florida under a Hurricane Warning and the potential impacts from Hurricane Milton growing more real by the hour, Universal Orlando Resort has been left with no option but to close.
Universal Orlando Resort is making the following operational changes for Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10.
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk will be open until 2 p.m. and will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 10.
(*Note: Hours of operation are subject to change based on forecast alterations and some attraction and experience availability may be limited on Wednesday as we prepare for an early closure)
Universal Volcano Bay will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is canceled for Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10.
Our hotels remain operational as they focus on taking care of our guests.
We anticipate a full reopening of our destination, including Halloween Horror Nights, on Friday, Oct. 11 at our normal operating hours pending the outcome of storm impacts.
Universal Orlando Resort is not the only attraction to close ahead of what could be a devastating strike from Hurricane Milton, already SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, LEGOLAND Florida, The Orlando Eye, Fun Spot America, Gatorland and more have 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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