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Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

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Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they'll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.

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  1. Disney World and other major Florida tourist attractions closing ahead of Milton

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

  2. Newest

    Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

    Headline from ABC 30 Fresno ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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27 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX 13 Tampa

    Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday 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. KVIA El Paso

    Disney World and other major Florida tourist attractions closing ahead of Milton (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Michelle Watson and Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Milton is prompting closure of some of Florida’s biggest and most beloved tourist attractions, including all four of the main theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort.

  3. FOX 13 Tampa

    Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.

  4. FOX 35 Orlando

    Walt Disney World closing as Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Walt Disney World has announced that it will close its theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton remains on track for a direct hit over Florida.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Disney World and Universal Orlando to Close Ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing due to Hurricane Milton hitting Florida.

  6. KYMA Yuma

    Disney World and Universal Studios closing early as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Disney World and Universal Studios are closing early on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida.

  7. Deseret News

    Hurricane Milton disrupts Disney World vacations as park prepares for storm’s arrival (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The park will be closed Wednesday and Thursday due to the storm.

  8. Forbes

    Disney World Says Theme Parks Will Reopen Friday After Hurricane Milton (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The parks’ closure is expected to cost Disney as much as $200 million.

  9. FOX Business

    Disney, Universal eye Friday reopening after Hurricane Milton (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando are planning to restart operations at their Florida theme parks on Friday, now that Hurricane Milton has passed.

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    Disney World and Universal Orlando to Reopen Friday After Hurricane Milton Batters Florida (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Disney World and Universal Orlando to Reopen after Hurricane Milton shutdown both theme parks.

  11. Portland Press Herald

    Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Milton shutdown (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Some Halloween special events won’t be offered and they won’t necessarily be fully functioning Friday, but the public is welcome back, the parks said in statements.

  12. WSVN Miami

    Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld planned to reopen Friday after an assessment of the effects

  13. ABC 30 Fresno

    Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they'll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.

  14. BNO News

    Walt Disney World in Florida reopens after Hurricane Milton (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will reopen on Friday after crews completed their inspections of the theme parks and facilities in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the company says. “With the worst of the storm past Central Florida, our ride-out crews have completed their assessments of Hu…

  15. Fortune

    Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld reopen after 2-day Hurricane Milton shutdown (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Orlando International Airport planned to resume domestic arrivals on Thursday and departures Friday after mostly shutting down Wednesday.

  16. CBS News

    Disney World and other Florida theme parks reopen after Hurricane Milton (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Orlando theme parks reopened for business as usual Friday, after closing for Hurricane Milton.

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