Disney World has closed several of its theme parks and Disney Springs as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the Florida coast.

The Category 5 storm is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area Thursday morning, with tropical storm-force winds expected after noon Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Orlando-based Disney World said it was making additional operational adjustments “to allow our Guests and Cast Members sufficient time to safely return to their resort hotels or homes hours before stronger winds are expected to reach Central.” “Florida.”

What is closed at Disney World?

On Wednesday, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are scheduled to close at 1 p.m. ET, while Epcot and Disney Springs close at 2 p.m

Disney said it was likely the theme parks would remain closed Thursday, but added that it would consider opening Disney Springs late Thursday afternoon “with limited offerings.”

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, scheduled for Thursday, has been canceled. The company said those who had tickets to the event received a refund.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will also be temporarily closed, likely from 11 a.m. Wednesday through Oct. 13.

Walt Disney World Transportation is scheduled to suspend operations Wednesday after the theme parks and Disney Springs close. However, Walt Disney World Resort guests will still have access to limited taxi service from Minnie Van and Mears, the company said.

Other closures include Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, Winter Summerland mini golf course and Fantasia Gardens mini golf course.

Disney World also announced that it would not enforce its cancellation policy for experiences such as dining.

Anyone who prepaid a bookable experience should receive an automatic refund within seven to 10 business days.

What has changed in the last 24 hours?

Walt Disney World Resort’s Monday update said the park was operating “under normal conditions” but was “making adjustments based on the latest weather forecast and specific areas with unique environments.”

Those adjustments have already included the closure of several of the park’s recreation areas, lodges, villas, spas and resorts.

What is closed at Universal Orlando Resort?

On Wednesday, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk will be open until 2 p.m. and closed on Thursday, the resort said in an update on Tuesday. Added that operating hours may change depending on the weather forecast.

Additional closures affect Universal Volcano Bay on Wednesday and Thursday, while the Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Florida is canceled both days. Hotels remain open.

The venue said it expects to fully reopen, including Halloween Horror Nights events, on Friday. Normal operating hours are expected to resume that day “pending the outcome of storm impacts.”

Those who have paid for certain activities and experiences can postpone many of them or use the booking for another, specific day.

Universal’s general severe weather policy states: “In the event that the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane or tropical storm warning or a state of emergency is declared for the Orlando area or your place of residence, within seven days of your arrival: You You can contact our team in advance to rebook or cancel your Universal Parks & Resorts vacation package, hotel room only accommodations and Universal Orlando theme park tickets booked directly with Universal Orlando without any cancellation notice – or change fees may apply.”