Hurricane Milton Forces Closures of Major Florida Theme Parks including Disney World
As Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm, approaches Florida, major theme parks including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are set to close, marking a significant disruption for the tourism sector. Disney World is expected to close its parks as the storm approaches, affecting visitor attendance and potentially resulting in damages estimated between $150 million to $200 million. This closure comes after Disney World has operated during numerous storms, making it an unprecedented situation for this year. Other Florida attractions like SeaWorld have also announced closures as safety measures are enacted in anticipation of the hurricane's impact. Hotels have updated their cancellation policies and are no longer accepting new bookings as the area braces for the storm's arrival.
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