Disney and Universal Water Parks Temporarily Close Due to Freezing Florida Weather
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Florida’s theme parks, including Disney World and Universal Orlando, are facing temporary closures this week due to an unexpected cold snap. Central Florida has seen temperatures drop into the 20s and 30s, with afternoon highs barely reaching the upper 50s to low 60s, significantly below the seasonal average of 72 degrees, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando.
This cold weather is expected to worsen as the weekend approaches, with major cities, including Miami, potentially experiencing their lowest temperatures in 16 years on Sunday, according to FOX Weather.
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A water slide is pictured at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Google Maps / Google Maps)
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park in Lake Buena Vista is closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The park is set to reopen on Friday, only to close again on Saturday and Sunday, as indicated on the Walt Disney World website.
Universal’s Volcano Bay, located at Universal Orlando Resort, is also closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to adverse weather conditions, as announced by the park.
A street view of Universal Volcano Bay in Orlando, Florida. (Google Maps / Google Maps)
“Universal Volcano Bay will be closed Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, due to inclement weather,” the official account for Universal Orlando Resort announced on X.
Despite these closures, Disney’s main parks in Florida, including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, are operating normally.
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Guests walk past Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 2, 2025, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service / Getty Images)
Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe, and Universal CityWalk remain open, as confirmed by the Universal Orlando Resort website.
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As of now, Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort have not responded to FOX Business’ request for comment.
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Florida’s theme parks, including Disney World and Universal Orlando, are facing temporary closures this week due to an unexpected cold snap. Central Florida has seen temperatures drop into the 20s and 30s, with afternoon highs barely reaching the upper 50s to low 60s, significantly below the seasonal average of 72 degrees, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando.
This cold weather is expected to worsen as the weekend approaches, with major cities, including Miami, potentially experiencing their lowest temperatures in 16 years on Sunday, according to FOX Weather.
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A water slide is pictured at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Google Maps / Google Maps)
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park in Lake Buena Vista is closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The park is set to reopen on Friday, only to close again on Saturday and Sunday, as indicated on the Walt Disney World website.
Universal’s Volcano Bay, located at Universal Orlando Resort, is also closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to adverse weather conditions, as announced by the park.
A street view of Universal Volcano Bay in Orlando, Florida. (Google Maps / Google Maps)
“Universal Volcano Bay will be closed Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, due to inclement weather,” the official account for Universal Orlando Resort announced on X.
Despite these closures, Disney’s main parks in Florida, including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, are operating normally.
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Guests walk past Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 2, 2025, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service / Getty Images)
Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe, and Universal CityWalk remain open, as confirmed by the Universal Orlando Resort website.
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As of now, Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort have not responded to FOX Business’ request for comment.
