Disney World and Universal Studios Close On Weekends

Due to hurricane Irma that hit some areas in Florida with the brunt of waves as high as 7 meters

The Friend of Mickey Mouse, Disney Orlando, Florida - Image Credit Emmanuella Widi

Hurricane Irma struck a vast area along the Caribbean ocean region, as reported on CNN Indonesia, today, Irma's has seriously proved capable of damaging the center of the archipelago in central Cuba on Saturday, September 9 with wind speeds reaching 256 kilometers per hour.

Despite Irma's strength weakening from Category 5 to Category 4 (also tend to Cat 3, and 2) on Saturday morning local time, but worries continue to plague residents in the area around Florida, given the damage that affects the locals.

Inevitably a number of entertainment areas in Florida have been considered in depth, quoted by Travel and Leisure on Sunday, September 10, forcing them to close on this weekend, and the closure will last until the atmosphere back conducive.

Walt Disney World has issued an official statement related to the impact of hurricane Irma.

"Based on recent weather forecasts, Walt Disney World will not operate temporarily until Hurricane Irma passes. Nevertheless, the hotel will still operate."

For visitors who have been in the tourist park area, of course the tourists who are in the tourist area can be patient for a while, because the magnificent playground is expected to re-open on Tuesday, September 12.

"Disney World has 215 emergency personnel will help hotel guests during Hurricane Irma lasts."

Indeed, nothing more can be done now, the Walt Disney World started preparing for Hurricane Irma by closing all its location on Saturday, September 9 at 09.00 local time.


Notice from Universal Orlando - Image Credit Universal Orlando

They were not too surprised by the situation given the similar incident in the face of Hurricane Matthew last year, despite the loss to Walt Disney World reached US$ 40 million.

The same thing also experienced by Universal Studios Orlando, also do the same anticipation, and they together with the Walt Disney have imposed a replacement payment of tickets that tourists have purchased during the closing period.

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Source: Ardita Mustafa - CNN Indonesia, Travel and Leisure
Image: Emmanuella Widi, Universal Orlando