Tropical Storm Debby theme park updates and closures
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to impact central Florida this weekend. Here are updates for the theme park operations of Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Fun Spot.
Last updated: Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, 1:50 p.m. ET
This page is for storm updates as they relate to theme parks in central Florida. For real-time weather updates and safety information, consult the Weather Channel and/or your local news.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay updates for Tropical Storm Debby
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is open Monday, Aug. 5, until 9 p.m. The park opened at noon today, later than its usual 10 a.m. opening time.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is scheduled to be open during regular hours on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
This past weekend, the park closed early on Saturday, Aug. 3 and was closed all day on Sunday, Aug. 4.
Fun Spot America updates for Tropical Storm Debby
Both locations for Fun Spot America (in Kissimmee and Orlando) will open at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5. Both parks will remain open until midnight.
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, both Fun Spot America parks in central Florida will operate from 10 a.m. – midnight.
SeaWorld Orlando updates for Tropical Storm Debby
SeaWorld Orlando will close Monday, Aug. 5, at 3 p.m. The park opened today at 10 a.m., an hour later than usual.
The park is scheduled to operate Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
SeaWorld Orlando maintained its regular operating schedule this past weekend.
Universal Orlando updates for Tropical Storm Debby
Universal Orlando Resort issued a statement on Friday, Aug. 2, saying park operations are proceeding as normal and its personnel is “closely monitoring the weather.”
Universal Orlando hours for Monday, Aug. 5 and Tuesday, Aug. 6:
- Universal Studios Florida: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Universal Islands of Adventure: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Universal Volcano Bay: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Universal CityWalk: 8 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Universal Orlando maintained its regular operating schedule this past weekend.
Walt Disney World updates for Tropical Storm Debby
Walt Disney World Resort has not issued any statements about Tropical Storm Debby at the time of this writing.
Walt Disney World hours for Monday, Aug. 5 and Tuesday, Aug. 6:
- Magic Kingdom Park: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Epcot: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Disney Springs: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Walt Disney World maintained its regular operating schedule this past weekend.
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