LAKE MARY, Fla. – As Hurricane Ian is projected to affect Florida, it stays unclear simply the place precisely the storm will make landfall and the way it will observe throughout the state. Some space points of interest and theme parks, and different companies are holding an in depth watch on the forecast path earlier than asserting any closures or cancelations.
Based on the Nationwide Hurricane Middle, Ian will emerge over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, passing west of the Florida Keys late Tuesday, and approaching the west coast of Florida on Wednesday into Thursday. As we get particulars about closures or changes, we are going to put up the data under.
Newest Storm Updates
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort closed all of its theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 28 & 29, 2022.
- Magic Kingdom Park
- EPCOT
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Disney’s Hurricane Lagoon water park (Disney’s Blizzard Seashore water park is presently closed for the season.)
- Winter Summerland Miniature Golf
- Fantasia Gardens
- Fairways Miniature Golf
Moreover, Disney Springs shall be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and park officers anticipate Disney Springs shall be additionally closed on Thursday, Sept. 29.
Common Orlando Resort
Common Orlando Resort, together with CityWalk, will shut on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 28 & 29, 2022. Halloween Horror Nights may also be closed these days. The resort mentioned it anticipates reopening on Friday. Read more.
SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Discovery Cove
SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Discovery Cove shall be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 28 & 29, 2022. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shall be closed Tuesday, Sept. 27 to Thursday, Sept. 29.
“Precautions are in place following the parks’ complete climate preparedness plan to make sure the security of our animals and ambassadors throughout this time,” SeaWorld mentioned. Refund information.
LEGOLAND Florida
Legoland Resort shall be open till 5 p.m on Tuesday, Sept. 27, and closed on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 28 & 29, 2022, attributable to Hurricane Ian.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Tampa is predicted to really feel the impacts of Hurricane Ian as early as Tuesday night. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Monday introduced {that a} extreme climate preparedness plan is in impact and that “additional precautions have been taken to make sure the security of our animals throughout this time.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shall be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 28 by way of Thursday, Sept. 29. Visitors are inspired to test their web site or social media for updates throughout and after the storm.
ICON Park Orlando
In preparation for Hurricane Ian, The Wheel at ICON Park and Carousel on The Promenade shall be closed starting Sept. 27, park officers mentioned in a information launch. A reopening schedule shall be made obtainable at www.iconparkorlando.com.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens shall be closed Wednesday – Friday, Sept. 29 – 30, 2022.
Brevard Zoo
The Brevard Zoo shall be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 28 & 29, 2022, attributable to Hurricane Ian. The zoo expects to reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Friday.
Gatorland
Gatorland has not made any bulletins but.
Crayola Expertise
Crayola Expertise, positioned within the Florida Mall, shall be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29 in anticipation of Hurricane Ian’s affect.
Orlando Science Middle
The middle shall be closed attributable to Hurricane Ian on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29.
Lake County libraries
Six Lake County Libraries will start closing early on Monday, September 26, to accommodate the CIL. The next branches will shut at 5 p.m. till additional discover:
- Astor County Library
- Crossings Library (4 Corners)
- Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont)
- East Lake Mini Library (Sorrento)
- Marion Baysinger Memorial County Library (Groveland)
- Paisley County Library
Florida State Forest Campground and Recreation Space
All campgrounds and recreation areas on the next State Forests are closed attributable to Hurricane Ian:
- Belmore State Forest
- Carl Duval Moore State Forest and Park
- Cary State Forest
- Charles H. Bronson State Forest
- Deep Creek State Forest
- Etoniah Creek State Forest
- 4 Creeks State Forest
- Goethe State Forest
- Indian Lake State Forest
- Jennings State Forest
- Kissimmee Bend State Forest
- Lake George State Forest
- Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
- Little Huge Econ State Forest
- Matanzas State Forest
- Myakka State Forest
- Newnans Lake State Forest
- Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest
- Peace River State Forest
- Picayune Strand State Forest
- Ralph E. Simmons State Forest
- Ross Prairie State Forest
- Seminole State Forest
- Tiger Bay State Forest
- Watson Island State Forest
- Welaka State Forest
- Withlacoochee State Forest
Further State Forests could also be closed relying on the storm’s path.
“Pending harm assessments, the Florida Forest Service anticipates reopening the areas as quickly as attainable as soon as the storm passes,” officers mentioned in a information launch. “Refunds shall be issued mechanically for reservations through the closures. For reservation questions, go to FloridaStateForests.ReserveAmerica.com or name 1- 877-879-3859.”
Kennedy Area Middle Customer Advanced
The Kennedy Area Middle Customer Advanced shall be closed Thursday, Sept. 29 attributable to anticipated extreme climate from Hurricane Ian. Throughout this closure, visitors won’t be permitted onto customer advanced grounds.
LYNX
Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) is monitoring the impacts of Hurricane Ian to the world. As of Tuesday, LYNX mounted route, NeighborLink and LYMMO companies shall be offered as scheduled. ACCESS LYNX will solely be offering life sustaining medical journeys till additional discover.
“If sustained winds attain 35 mph from Hurricane Ian, the LYNX transit system will shut down quickly for security causes. LYNX employees will monitor the results of the storm and can maintain the neighborhood up-to-date because the hurricane passes by way of the world,” officers mentioned in a information launch.
SunRail
The Florida Division of Transportation (FDOT) is suspending SunRail service starting Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Publix grocery shops
Publix shops within the following counties will shut at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, and are anticipated to stay closed by way of Thursday, Sept. 29. Officers anticipate the shops to reopen on Friday, Sept. 30.
- Sumter
- Orange
- Lake
- #815 (717 N 14th Avenue, Leesburg)
- #447 (1120 Bichara Blvd., The Villages)
- Citrus
- Seminole
- Marion
- Osceola
- Volusia
