Hurricane Nicole: When do theme parks close and when do they reopen?
Central Florida’s theme parks are gearing up for Tropical Storm Nicole.
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Some attractions and resorts are changing their operational hours this week as the storm’s impact remains uncertain.
See a breakdown of updates to Florida theme parks below:
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Disney theme parks are operating under normal conditions. However, extended evening hours scheduled for Wednesday at Magic Kingdom have been canceled.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Winter Summerland Miniature Golf, Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf will be temporarily closed on Thursday. Blizzard Beach is already closed for the season.
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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT
Volcano Bay will be closed Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Nicole.
Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk operations will continue as normal as the resort monitors the weather.
Update from Universal Orlando Resort:
For more information and FAQs, visit https://t.co/8mwm7e5604 pic.twitter.com/yA4ZM1nDKz— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) November 9, 2022
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SEAWORLD
SeaWorld Orlando has not made any announcements on operations impacted by Tropical Storm Nicole.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will remain open Wednesday, but will not operate bus tours due to the approaching tropical storm.
The visitor complex will be closed Thursday.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will remain open, Wednesday Nov 9. However, due to the approaching tropical storm, no bus tours will operate. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be closed Thursday, Nov 10. For more information visit: https://t.co/Vm8tqWIKqq pic.twitter.com/z5kBjylO72
— Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (@ExploreSpaceKSC) November 8, 2022
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LEGOLAND
Legoland Florida has not made any announcements on operations impacted by Tropical Storm Nicole.
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