Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Will All Close Ahead of Hurricane Milton

Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Will All Close Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Calm weather greets tourists strolling past the various shops at the Disney Springs entertainment complex as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Oct. 8, 2024. John Raoux/AP Photo
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ORLANDO, Fla.—Orlando’s tourism machine began grinding to a halt Tuesday with at least three major theme parks and the main airport announcing closures ahead of Hurricane Milton ’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida.

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld will close their theme parks and respective entertainment facilities on Wednesday, with the latter two also closed on Thursday and Disney likely to remain closed.