Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other theme parks in Orlando, Florida, are monitoring storm conditions ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall.
As Hurricane Milton churns through the Gulf of Mexico and approaches Florida, Orlando's theme parks are keeping a close eye on the storm's development and making operational changes.The National Hurricane Center noted in an advisory that "while fluctuations in intensity are expected, Milton is forecast to remain an extremely dangerous hurricane through landfall in Florida.
Starting at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Disney will shut down Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Then, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET, Disney will close Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and nearby Disney Springs. Walt Disney World Transportation will also halt service following theme park and Disney Springs closures. The Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party event at Magic Kingdom that was originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10, will also be canceled. Event tickets will be refunded, Disney said.
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