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Hurricane Idalia: Which theme parks are closed and which have modified hours

By Gene Saladna, WFTV.com

Theme parks monitor Hurricane Idalia Orlando theme parks (WFTV.com News Staff)

By Gene Saladna, WFTV.com

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Hurricane Idalia approaches, Central Florida’s world-class attractions are closely monitoring the storm.

Channel 9 is keeping tabs on possible modifications at local theme parks.

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Walt Disney World

Tuesday morning, Walt Disney World Resort said it was operating under normal conditions.

Disney said it continues to closely monitor Idalia’s path and that the safety of guests and cast members is a priority.

READ: LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Idalia gains strength as Florida braces for impact of major storm

Resort officials said they will waive change and cancellation fees normally imposed by Disney for check-in dates of Aug. 28 through Sept. 4, 2023.

Guests currently staying at Disney Resort hotels whose travel has been affected by the storm may receive a discounted rate to extend their stay through the evening of August 31.

Guests should visit their hotel’s front desk for more details.

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Walt Disney World also noted that Florida residents who are forced to evacuate because of Hurricane Ida may be eligible to receive 50% off stays at Disney Resort hotels between Aug. 29 to Aug. 31.

First responders helping with storm-related recovery efforts may also qualify for the discount. Evacuees can call 407-W-DISNEY and first responders should call 407-828-3200 (Option 3) for details and availability.


Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay will be open and operate as normal on Wednesday. However, there will be no early admission for on-site hotel guests, annual passholders and other travel trade clients.

Click here to check for updates.


SeaWorld Parks

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has made some changes to its parks’ operating schedules.

SeaWorld will open at noon on Wednesday instead of its regular time.

Aquatica has announced it will be closed on Wednesday and resume normal operations on Thursday.

Discovery Cove will also be closed on Wednesday and reopen Thursday.

Adventure Island will be closed until Friday.

See below for a park update regarding Hurricane Idalia. More details: https://bit.ly/3qXaPJB

Posted by SeaWorld Orlando on Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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Legoland Florida

Legoland will remain open Wednesday as the park continues to monitor Hurricane Idalia.

“While LEGOLAND Theme Park, Water Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park and our LEGOLAND hotels will be open as planned, guests may experience limited park operations on Wednesday due to changing weather conditions,” the resort said on Facebook.

Click here for more information.

At this time, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort will remain open on Wednesday, August 30, as we continue to monitor Hurricane...

Posted by LEGOLAND Florida on Tuesday, August 29, 2023


Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

The Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour and the Apollo/Saturn V Center will not be operating on Wednesday. However, all other exhibits at the main visitor complex will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


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