Hurricane Helene Hits Florida Theme Parks: Peppa Pig Park Closes, Disney World Updates Expected

Hurricane Helene is currently impacting Florida's theme parks as it approaches landfall, anticipated to hit as a Category 3 hurricane. In response, several major attractions in Central Florida have adjusted their operations to ensure guest safety.

Universal Orlando Resort has announced the cancellation of its Halloween Horror Nights event scheduled for September 26, along with the closure of its Volcano Bay water park. The park plans to close at regular hours, with Universal Studios shutting its doors at 5 PM and Islands of Adventure at 8 PM. Universal CityWalk will also close early at 8 PM, although the hotels on-site will remain open​

Walt Disney World has implemented similar measures. The resort closed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and canceled the scheduled Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for the same day. While the Magic Kingdom extended its operating hours until 8 PM, various experiences and tours have been suspended​

. A statement from Disney emphasized their commitment to monitoring the situation and prioritizing safety​.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando are also closing for the day, citing their protocols for severe weather. Busch Gardens activated its Named Storm Policy, while ZooTampa has announced its closure for September 26​.

For more detailed updates on specific park closures and operational changes due to Hurricane Helene, you can check local news sources and the official websites of these attractions.