Universal Orlando Announces Operational Changes and Closures Due to Hurricane Milton

Universal Orlando Resort has announced closures due to the imminent threat of Hurricane Milton.

UPDATE – October 10th, 2024:

  • Universal Orlando Resort will resume normal operations on Friday, October 11th – including theme parks, CityWalk, Halloween Horror Nights and Early Park Admission.

Previously – October 8th, 2024:

  • As Hurricane Milton is set to make its way through the Central Florida area early Thursday, Universal Orlando has made some operational changes for Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th.
  • Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk will remain open until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and will be closed entirely on Thursday.
  • They note that hours of operation on Wednesday are subject to change based on forecast alterations, and some attractions and experiences may be limited.
  • Volcano Bay will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Halloween Horror Nights has been canceled on both Wednesday and Thursday.
  • The hotels of Universal Orlando will remain operational as they focus on taking care of guests.
  • At this time, the resort anticipates a full reopening on Friday, October 11th, pending the outcome of storm impacts. Halloween Horror Nights is currently planned to go ahead as scheduled on Friday.
  • For up-to-the-minute information on the impacts of Hurricane Milton on Central Florida theme parks, click here.
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Luke Manning
Luke is a fan of all things theme parks and self-proclaimed #1 fan of Joffrey’s Coffee, who lives in Kissimmee, FL