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Theme Parks Reopen Friday: Where Mickey and Company Weathered the Storm!

Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld are back in action after Hurricane Milton! Get the scoop on what went down and what’s next at the happiest place on earth!

After a turbulent couple of days courtesy of Hurricane Milton, the magical gates of Disney World and other Orlando theme parks are ready to swing wide open this Friday. The heavy rains and fierce winds had the parks reeling but they are back on track to delight millions of visitors. Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld – all are set to welcome guests once again, as reports indicate minimal damage and a lot of excitement for park goers eagerly awaiting their return to fun and frolic.

As the storm subsided on Thursday, the park managers took quick action to assess any damages, ensuring safety and fun for their guests. Universal Orlando Resort let everyone know via social media that they expected to open their park as usual on Friday, reassuring fans that the superhero-filled rides, delicious butterbeer, and roller coasters are all set to thrill once again. The timely warnings and efforts from the media, local authorities, and the parks themselves seem to have paid off, as no significant issues arose that would prevent their reopening.

Meanwhile, the Orlando International Airport has also resumed its commercial flights following a brief pause during the storm. On the ground, more than 78,000 customers were left without power, but local utility companies have been actively working to restore electricity. A handy tip for those in need of assistance? Report any outages by sending a text message with the word “CORTE” to 69682. It’s all hands on deck in Orlando as wizardry and under-the-sea adventures await.

Fun fact: Did you know that Disney World covers approximately 25,000 acres, making it roughly the size of San Francisco? That’s a lot of magic space! Also, before he became a Disney icon, Mickey Mouse was initially inspired by a pet mouse that Walt Disney had in his childhood. So whether you're diving with dolphins at SeaWorld or riding the Star Wars roller coaster at Disney, just remember that a little creativity goes a long way!