ORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane Milton is predicted to strike Florida’s Gulf Coast later this week, with Orlando firmly in the crosshairs of the forecast track.
Ahead of Milton’s arrival, schools, airports and other attractions have announced closures to brace for the storm’s impact.
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Universal Orlando announced on Tuesday that the resort is making operational changes, including park closures.
- 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 on 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.
Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations’ severe weather policy is as follows:
“While an incredible vacation awaits at Universal Orlando Resort™, unfortunately we can’t make guarantees about the weather, but your travel plans can still be stress-free. 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 our team 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. If you have additional questions or need to change or cancel your travel plans, please contact a member of our Guest Contact Center team by calling 800-711-0080.”
Universal Orlando Resort Severe Weather Policy
As of now, Universal said it anticipates a full reopening, including Halloween Horror Nights, on Friday, Oct. 11 at normal operating hours pending the outcome of storm impacts.
For more on Universal’s severe weather policy, click here.
As of Tuesday, Milton is forecasted to make landfall on Florida Gulf Coast as a major hurricane.
In the meantime, WKMG-TV will provide extended coverage to help keep the Central Florida community informed and safe. Click here for the latest coverage.