Disney and Universal Close Parks This Busy Weekend Due to Weather

It is a busy time at Florida theme parks right now. However, Disney and Universal are closing parks this weekend. Find out which parks will be closed.

Weather Update

If you are visiting Florida this weekend, you have already probably discovered it is chilly there. Most of the time, the weather in Florida is warm enough for theme parks to keep their water parks open all year round.

This weekend, Florida will see a cold spell. Maybe we can all channel our inner Elsa and “the cold won’t bother us anyway.” This cold weather looks to stretch into the beginning of next week.

With highs only expected to reach the upper 60’s, Disney and Universal have made some operational changes.

Volcano Bay

Yesterday, Universal shared that Universal Volcano Bay will be closed on Thursday, December 28, – Saturday, December 30. This is due to the inclement weather.

Universal Volcano Bay will be closed on Thursday, December 28th – Saturday, December 30th.

Guests are encouraged to check for park updates by calling 407-817-8317 or watch Universal Orlando’s social channels. With the cold weather expected to continue through the beginning of next week, be sure to check park hours before venturing out for the day.

Blizzard Beach

Disney has two water parks, however only Blizzard Beach is open for Guests during the winter months. Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed for refurbishment.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is closed Thursday, December 28th through Sunday, December 31st.

Guests will find on the My Disney Experience App in park hours, that Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is closed starting today December 28th through Sunday, December 31st. As of this writing, Disney’s Blizzard Beach is set to reopen to welcome Guests on January 1st.

What do you think of these water parks being closed this weekend? Were you planning to visit them during your vacation this weekend? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to share this post with a friend.