(Bloomberg) -- Theme parks across Florida including Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios are closing as Hurricane Milton approaches the state.
Walt Disney Co.’s parks in Orlando will begin closing in phases starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, the company said on its website. The world’s largest theme park operator said the resorts would likely stay closed on Thursday. A water park, miniature golf facilities and campgrounds will also shut down.
United Parks & Resorts Inc., the parent of SeaWorld, is shutting its Florida theme parks. Busch Gardens in Tampa is closing Tuesday through Thursday, the parent company said in a statement. SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove will close on Wednesday and Thursday.
“Our weather preparedness plan is in place and extra precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of our animals during this time,” the company said.
Management advised guests to check its website and social media channels for reopening plans.
Comcast Corp.’s Universal resort is closing its Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and for all of Thursday, according to a post on X. The resort’s hotels will remain operational, and a full reopening is anticipated for Friday pending the outcome of the storm’s impact.
(Updates with Walt Disney World closure in first paragraph.)
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