PHOTOS: EPCOT Plants Covered to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

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A cold front will be moving through Central Florida starting this evening, and the National Weather Service has instituted a wind chill advisory for 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday. A freeze watch is in place through Sunday morning, as temperatures could get down to near 25 degrees. With freezing temperatures liable to kill or … Read more

Universal’s Volcano Bay Closing Saturday and Sunday Due to Weather

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Universal’s Volcano Bay water park will be closed tomorrow, January 22, and Sunday, January 23, due to cold weather conditions in Central Florida. It was also closed January 16 – 18 and closed due to weather multiple times in November.

Universal’s Volcano Bay Closing November 28 Due to Inclement Weather

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Guests looking to enjoy Universal’s Volcano Bay on the last day of Thanksgiving weekend are out of luck. The water park will be closed Sunday, November 28 due to inclement weather. Volcano Bay previously closed due to bad weather November 20. Sunday’s weather forecast for Orlando shows temperatures not escaping the 60s.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Closing November 23 Due to Cold Weather

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For the seventh time this month, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be closed due to cold weather. The water park will not open Tuesday, November 23. Temperatures at Walt Disney World will reach highs in the mid-60s Tuesday, with lows near 50. Blizzard Beach will close for its annual refurbishment after Christmas. Disney’s Typhoon … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First-Ever Snowfall at Universal Studios Beijing Closes Outdoor Attractions

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Universal Studios Beijing is covered in its first-ever layer of fresh snow. The winter weather has closed the park’s outdoor attractions. This is the first snowfall at Universal Studios Beijing since it opened September 20, 2021. Twitter user Roller Coaster Dream shared snowy images from Universal Studios Beijing. Hogsmeade and Hogwarts look great robed in … Read more

Volcano Bay to Remain Closed on Saturday, November 6, Due to Inclement Weather

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Volcano Bay — which did not open today due to inclement weather — will remain closed tomorrow, Saturday, November 6. Universal Orlando Resort shared the news on Twitter. The water park will likely reopen on Sunday, when the storm is expected to have mostly passed over Central Florida.

Severe Weather Expected for Central Florida on Thursday, October 28

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According to the Melbourne, Florida office of the National Weather Service, Central Florida should expect strong weather on Thursday, October 28, 2021. A strong cold front will be moving through Central Florida, with the I-4 area of Orlando under threat of severe weather. Damaging wind gusts of 50 – 60 mph, tornadoes, heavy rain, and … Read more

Tropical Storm Elsa Expected to Grow Stronger Before Hitting Florida, Flood Watch Issued for Walt Disney World

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News of Tropical Storm Elsa has been changing each day. As of a few days ago, the storm was weakening, but it is now expected to grow stronger before reaching Florida. According to the National Hurricane Center as of 7am EDT this morning, Elsa is just West of Key West and is expected to strengthen. … Read more

Tropical Storm Elsa Upgraded to Hurricane

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Yesterday we reported that the Orlando area is in the “Cone of Uncertainty” of the storm path of Elsa. As of 7:45AM EDT this morning, Elsa has strengthened from Tropical Storm to a Hurricane. This is the first official hurricane of the year. Its five-day projection continues to include a projected landfall in Florida on … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Heavy Rains Bring Flooding to Disneyland Paris, Closing Most Attractions and Dumping Sand In Paths

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A strong storm system is dumping rain on the recently reopened Disneyland Paris. The heavy rains caused flooding in areas of the resort. The storm brought thunder and lightning to Disneyland Paris. The weather closed nearly every attraction ahead of tonight’s 8pm close. In addition to attraction closures, the storm caused paths to flood. The … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Walt Disney World Currently Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Dangerous Storm Alert

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Walt Disney World continues to be battered by wind and rain this weekend. If you’re spending time in the parks or resort hotels this afternoon, please be aware that the weather can rapidly deteriorate as we’re currently witnessing at Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World resides in both Orange County and Osceola County, which are both … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Inclement Weather Rips Through Disney’s Animal Kingdom Knocking Down Trees, Guests Become Stuck on Kilimanjaro Safaris

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Inclement weather today in the Orlando area brought heavy winds to Walt Disney World. Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were in for a surprise when the gusts caused trees around the theme park to fall, even causing some guests to become stuck on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Katie Alvarez (@thetinydisneydetails) sent us an image of a large … Read more

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Closed Due to Weather on April 2nd

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Blizzard Beach reopened earlier this month after a lengthy closure, but will close again, at least for one day, on April 2nd. The weather is supposed to dip down into the 50’s this week in Orlando and the closure is due to the expected cold front. As of now, the water park is still scheduled … Read more

Universal’s Volcano Bay Closed This Weekend Due to Weather

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After reopening just last week, Universal’s Volcano Bay is closed once again due to weather. From March 6th to March 7th, the water park will be temporarily closed due to inclement weather expected this weekend. For park updates, guests can call 407-817-8317. Universal’s Volcano Bay is expected to resume normal operations on Monday, March 8th.

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/10/21 (Mystery, Intrigue, and General Construction)

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Welcome foolish mortals to the…Magic Kingdom, the fog was so thick this morning we honestly thought the mansion had taken over the park or the villains were taking over the park again…too soon?

UPNT Weekly Recap: Super Nintendo World Details, Capacity Closures, Cold Temperatures, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from December 21 to December 27, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Get in the holiday spirit … Read more