Hurricane Helene / Tropical Storm – What’s Open in Orlando, Disney World and Nearby
As Hurricane Helene (currently a tropical storm) approaches businesses and schools are updating their plans. Some places are closing, while others are open. We encourage our readers to monitor the latest reports.
We will continue to update when we can and as announcements are made. And if you have kids to take care of, here are the Orlando schools that are closed, plus review these Activities To Do with Kids.
Since it will be a rainy day, consider these indoor things to do in Orlando.
Hurricane Helene Orlando – What's Open
Disney World Theme Parks – Open
Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. They are closely monitoring the path of the storm.
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon – Closed
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is temporarily closed on Thursday, September 26 (Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is currently closed for the season).
Typhoon Lagoon Secret Spot Mountain Trail – Brian Kirkwood @briantreks
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Thursday Cancelled
Due to forecasted weather and the impact to our outdoor entertainment offerings, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Thursday, September 26 is cancelled. Guest tickets will be refunded.
Miniature Golf – Closed
Miniature golf courses at Walt Disney World Resort are temporarily closed on Thursday, September 26.
Disney Springs – Open
The vast majority of restaurants and shops at Disney Springs are open, including the AMC Movie Theater.
Universal Orlando theme parks – Varies
Universal's Volcano Bay will be closed on Thursday, September 26. They anticipate Volcano Bay reopening on Friday, September 27.
The rest of the resort, including their hotels, will remain operational while they continue to monitor conditions.
Halloween Horror Nights – Thursday Canceled
Halloween Horror Nights for Thursday, Sep. 26, 2024 is cancelled.
Universal CityWalk – Open until 8:00 p.m.
Most businesses, shops, and restaurants are set to stay open at Universal CityWalk until 8:00 p.m. including Universal Great Movie Escape.
Entrance to Universal's Great Movie Escape – Terri Peters
SeaWorld Orlando Parks – Closed
Sea World Orlando, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove are all closed. They plan to reopen during normal business hours on Friday, September 27.
Pointe Orlando – Open
Most Pointe Orlando restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues will be open including Regal Cinemas.
The Pointe Orlando Sign – Dani Meyering
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens – Closed
The Zoo will be closed Thursday, 9/26, due to expected severe weather. Sunset at the Zoo has been postponed to Thursday, October 10.
Leu Gardens – Closed
Harry P. Leu Gardens will be closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024 due to Hurricane Helene.
Wekiva Island – Open
Wekiva Island – Currently, no closure has been announced.
Image credit: Wekiva Island
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – Open
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – Currently, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will remain open. Due to anticipated impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour and Explore Tours will not be available on Thursday, Sept.26, 2024.
Orlando International Airport
No closure has been announced. Check with your airline for updates in regards to your flight. For airport status: https://nasstatus.faa.gov
Orlando Sanford Airport
The Orlando Sanford Airport – no announcements
Important note – Please exercise caution! Roadways will have debris and other dangerous conditions. If a road appears to be flooded, turn around. Do not touch any downed power lines. Please be extra safe out there.And, please continue to monitor the latest weather information
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