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Cold Weather Advisory Closes Disney and Universal Water Parks in Central Florida

Wind chills near 27°F early December 31 trigger short-term shutdowns as regular theme parks continue to operate.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service advisory runs from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on December 31 for Orange and Osceola counties, with the coldest conditions at daybreak.
  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is closed December 30 through January 1 due to cold weather, with operations slated to resume January 2 per the park calendar.
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay is closed Wednesday for inclement weather and was already closed Tuesday for a previously scheduled seasonal day.
  • Officials and park-focused outlets urge guests to dress in layers with hats and gloves and to plan indoor breaks, noting heightened exposure at transportation areas and rope drop.
  • Seasonal plans remain in place: Blizzard Beach is set to reopen February 15, 2026, Typhoon Lagoon is scheduled to begin its seasonal closure February 14, 2026, and the hotel check-in water-park perk returns only for summer 2026.