Universal Studios Orlando Are Closing Ahead Of Hurricane Ian

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Universal Orlando Resort, including CityWalk, will close on Wednesday, the company announced today. The closure will continue on Thursday — when the storm is expected to be at its peak in Central Florida— and be lifted Friday.

Universal’s move gives out-of-state guests a small window to get on a flight before Orlando International Airport ceases commercial operations at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Here is the full statement resort officials released to Deadline:

Due to Hurricane Ian, Universal Orlando Resort, including CityWalk, will close on Wednesday, Sept. 28. We will remain closed on Thursday and anticipate reopening on Friday, Sept. 30 as conditions permit. Our hotels are currently at full capacity and will remain operational as they focus on taking care of our guests.

Also, our Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Florida will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29. We anticipate reopening the event on Friday, Sept. 30 conditions permitting.

The resort’s neighbor, Walt Disney World, announced closures of some attractions yesterday, but has made no announcement of a closure before the storm’s arrival tomorrow.

“Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions as we prepare to make necessary adjustments based on the latest information from the National Weather Service,” according to the resort’s weather updates page.

https://deadline.com/2022/09/universal-orlando-resort-announces-two-day-closure-ahead-of-hurricane-ian-1235128398/

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Disney have posted this, so please check updates on links given in the post, if you are currently in Florida for Disney. 

 

[Karl 3,575]

I think Disney have only closed like 4 times ever since '71 so I wonder if they will follow suit 

Edit just seen above post, hope everyone stays safe.