Will Universal Studios close for Hurricane Ian?


Will Universal Studios close for Hurricane Ian? The closure comes a day after Disney announced Monday it will close some of its hotels and resorts for the hurricane. Universal Orlando announced Tuesday afternoon that it will close its Florida theme parks and CityWalk on Sept. 28 and 29 in anticipation of Hurricane Ian's impact on the state.


How many times has Disney closed for hurricane?

Since opening in 1971, Disney World has only been forced to close eight times as a result of a hurricane, according to the unofficial Disney blog Inside the Magic. The most recent closure happened in 2019 as Hurricane Dorian approached.


Is Kissimmee safe from Hurricane Ian?

Hundreds of Kissimmee residents have been rescued from floodwaters by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and the Florida National Guard. And over at Pebble Pointe in Kissimmee where there are 600 homes, Osceola deputies rescued people of all ages using airboats.