Universal Orlando Resort has decided to close on Wednesday due to the impending storm, Hurrican Ian. The closure will also take place through Thursday and the reopening will take place on Friday.
"Regardless of where the storm goes exactly, this will be a flooding event. We could see some areas receive up to 15 inches of rain," said Seminole County director of the office for emergency management Alan Harris.
In a statement, the resort said the following:
Due to Hurricane Ian, Universal Orlando Resort, including CityWalk, will close on Wednesday, Sept. 28. We will remain closed on Thursday and anticipate reopening on Friday, Sept. 30 as conditions permit. Our hotels are currently at full capacity and will remain operational as they focus on taking care of our guests.
Also, our Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Florida will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29. We anticipate reopening the event on Friday, Sept. 30 conditions permitting.
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