Disney World and other major Florida tourist attractions closing ahead of Milton

Disney World and other

Disney World and other major Florida tourist attractions closing ahead of Milton

Hurricane Milton is prompting closure of some of Florida’s biggest and most beloved tourist attractions.

Including all four of the main theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort.

Though it’s located southwest of Orlando in inland Florida, Milton’s expected path across central Florida is forcing the resort to make a rare weather-related closure.

ET Wednesday, the company said on its website.

Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom will close at 1 p. m.

ET while Magic Kingdom.

It is likely the theme parks will remain closed on Thursday,” the company website said. Wednesday and are expected to remain closed until Sunday.

As of 1:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, this was the status of some other major attractions across the state:

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay was closed on Tuesday and is set to remain closed through Thursday. Howl-O-Scream is canceled for Thursday.

Universal Studios Orlando

Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk were to stay open until 2 p.m. Wednesday. All those venues will be closed Thursday.

Universal Volcano Bay will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios is canceled for Wednesday and Thursday. Universal’s hotels are slated to remain operational.

SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is set to be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

LEGOLAND (Winter Haven)

LEGOLAND Florida will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Hotel operations are slated to continue with limited capacity.

Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral)

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, located on the Atlantic Coast, is closed for Wednesday and Thursday.

Florida state parks

Almost 150 Florida state parks are closed ahead of the hurricane. Click here for the full, updated list.

Everglades National Park

In extreme South Florida, Everglades National Park remains open, but services are limited. Visitor centers are closed. Emergency response will be extremely limited, the park warns.

Visit the above attractions’ websites for details on refunds of previously purchased tickets along with the latest closing and reopening information.

You should check ahead for any tourist destination in or near the expected path of Milton before heading out.