Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando's tourism machine shut down. Disney says it is operating under normal conditions but plans to close its campgrounds and rental cabins in wooded areas.
Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921.
The Orlando area is the most visited destination in the United States due to Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and other theme parks, attracting 74 million tourists last year alone. While Disney rarely shuts its doors — save for dangerous hurricanes in recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Sept. 11 attacks — its hotels are often havens for coastal residents fleeing impending storms. A check of Disney World’s online reservation system on Tuesday morning showed no vacancies.
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