Overview
- The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Cold Watch/Warning for Central Florida with lows near 20°F and wind chills near 7°F, plus gusts up to 35–45 mph.
- Water parks across the resorts are closed, including Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon through early next week, Universal’s Volcano Bay through the weekend, and SeaWorld’s Aquatica for multiple days.
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom is opening at 11 a.m. from January 31 through February 2 to allow temperatures to rise before operations begin.
- Dozens of attractions experienced weather delays or temporary closures on Sunday, including outdoor rides and some indoor offerings such as Festival of the Lion King and Journey Into Imagination with Figment.
- Parks deployed cold‑weather safeguards like covering plants and salting bridges, while experts noted that low temperatures can alter coaster wheel performance and require stricter test thresholds before rides can run.