Overview
- The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on December 31 for Orange and Osceola counties, with wind chills near 27°F. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Universal’s Volcano Bay are closed December 30–31 due to the cold, with both targeting a January 1 reopening per operator updates.
- SeaWorld’s Aquatica and Discovery Cove also suspended operations, with closures through Wednesday and further assessments for Thursday.
- Disney’s four main theme parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios—remain open and operating normally.
- Forecasters and officials advise guests to wear layers, hats, and gloves and to monitor official channels, and reports claiming full theme‑park closures are not supported by operator guidance.