As Floridians prepare for Hurricane Milton, Disney World in Orlando is staying open — for now. Both Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando remained open Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 8.
Orlando International Airport announced it will close Wednesday morning, with the Category 4 storm forecast to hit Florida’s west coast that night.
According to a statement on Disney’s website, the theme park is currently operating under normal conditions.
“Looking ahead, we are making adjustments based on the latest weather forecast and some areas with unique environments,” the statement reads.
Disney will close its Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Disney’s online reservation system showed no vacancies for the rest of the week.
Universal Orlando, on the other hand, will shut down Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk at 2 p.m. Wednesday, remaining closed on Thursday. Volcano Bay will also be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Other theme parks across Florida are closing as well. Busch Gardens Tampa announced it would be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. SeaWorld Orlando said it would close Wednesday and Thursday, while Legoland will also close Wednesday and Thursday.
Those with plans to Disney World this week won’t automatically receive a refund. According to Disney World’s website, customers can reschedule or cancel if a hurricane warning is issued for the Orlando area or where they live within a week of the scheduled arrival date.
