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Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches

Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 2 developments

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tourism in Orlando is coming to a standstill ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida. At least three major theme parks and the airport were set to cease operations on Wednesday.

Local News 8's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Disney World, other Orlando theme parks to close in anticipation of Hurricane Milton

    Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh ·

  2. Newest

    Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

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63 articles, oldest first.

  1. Local News 8

    Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens Local News 8)

    Published

    Local News 8's feed description

    Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando’s tourism machine shut down.

  2. ABC 13 Houston

    Disney World, other Orlando theme parks to close in anticipation of Hurricane Milton (opens ABC 13 Houston)

    Published

    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Disney World said its parks will close in phases Wednesday afternoon as Hurricane Milton approaches.

  3. Variety

    Disney World, Universal Orlando Theme Park to Close as Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, two major theme parks in Orlando, are preparing to close as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton.

  4. NBC New York

    Disney World and Universal Orlando closing parks due to Hurricane Milton: What to know (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Universal Orlando Resort announced Tuesday that it will close Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk at 2 p.m. Wednesday. At the...

  5. Lebanon Express

    Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld will all close ahead of Milton (opens Lebanon Express)

    Published

    Lebanon Express's feed description

    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 arrival.

  6. FOX Business

    Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando closing for Hurricane Milton (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are shutting their gates in preparation for Hurricane Milton, which is barrelling toward Florida and is expected to hit the state on Wednesday.

  7. Forbes

    Walt Disney World Still Open Ahead Of Hurricane Milton—As Storm Projected To Take $150 Million Toll (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The resort has not announced any theme park closures yet as of Tuesday afternoon.

  8. Insider

    Disney World is shutting down as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Disney World will close early on Wednesday, joining other Orlando amusement parks shuttering in preparation for Hurricane Milton.

  9. FOX Business

    First major Orlando-area amusement park announces closure ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    The first major amusement park in the Orlando metro area announced closures ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to sweep over the area this week.

  10. Fortune

    Disney World and Universal are staying open even though Hurricane Milton is barreling towards them and the rest of Orlando is shutting down (opens Fortune)

    Published

    Fortune's feed description

    Theme parks will continue to monitor the weather.

  11. Gizmodo

    Disney World, Universal Will Close Ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are closing early in anticipation of the dangerous storm.

  12. WSVN Miami

    Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld will all close ahead of Milton - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando’s tourism machine began grinding to a halt Tuesday with at least three major theme parks and the main airport announcing

  13. CBS News

    Disney World joins theme park closures ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Hurricane Milton's approach has Disney World readying to close its doors along with other theme parks across Florida.

  14. Tampa Bay Times

    Disney World remains open while Universal Orlando will close ahead of Milton (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    The hurricane threatened to ruin the vacations of tens of thousands of tourists at Disney World.

  15. Newsweek

    How Disney World is preparing for Hurricane Milton (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Limited parts of Disney World in Orlando have been closed due to Hurricane Milton.

  16. Local News 8

    Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches (opens Local News 8)

    Published

    Local News 8's feed description

    Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tourism in Orlando is coming to a standstill ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida. At least three major theme parks and the airport were set to cease operations on Wednesday.

  17. The Hill

    Walt Disney World, other theme parks to close ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    Hurricane Milton is heading toward central Florida and several of Orlando’s theme parks are set to close before it makes landfall.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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