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Extreme Cold Watch Triggers Orlando Water Park Closures and Disruptions

The National Weather Service warns of wind chills near 7 degrees, prompting Disney and Universal to adjust operations.

Overview

  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will operate Friday, January 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. before closing January 31 through February 2 due to forecast cold.
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay is closed Wednesday and Thursday, January 28–29, with updates directed to the resort’s website and social channels.
  • An Extreme Cold Watch spans Saturday evening, January 31, through Sunday afternoon, February 1, with temperatures near 20°F and wind chills potentially as low as 7°F.
  • Main theme parks remain open, but cold-sensitive rides may see delays or modified operations, and experts note some attractions cannot run below roughly 40–50°F. Blizzard Beach is in seasonal refurbishment, and officials advise checking official apps for real-time changes as forecasters also note a slight chance of brief, non-accumulating flurries along parts of Central Florida’s east coast.