Popular theme parks and tourist destinations in Florida will close in anticipation of the potentially catastrophic Hurricane Milton.
Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove have all announced modified hours and closure dates with the storm expected to make landfall in the Tampa area sometime Wednesday evening into Thursday morning., Disney World said "Based on the latest projection, we are making additional operational adjustments for the safety of our Guests and Cast Members beginning Wednesday, October 9."
On Wednesday, Disney's theme parks and Disney Springs will close in phases beginning at 1 p.m. According to the parks, it is "likely" the parks will remain closed on Thursday. The "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party" scheduled for Thursday will also be canceled, with event tickets refunded.
beginning Wednesday at 2 p.m. and will be closed Thursday. This includes the water park, Volcano Bay, as well as the "Halloween Horror Nights" event set to take place both days.SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove, will also close on Wednesday and Thursday. In addition, Thursday's "Howl-O-Scream" event will be canceled, with tickets able to be used for any of the remaining dates.
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