Tropical Storm Nicole – Disney World and Orlando Closures

As Tropical Storm Nicole approaches, businesses and schools are updating their plans. Some places are closing and we encourage our readers to watch for the latest reports. We will continue to update when we can and as announcements are made.

Important Note – Please be careful! Roads will have debris and other dangerous conditions. If a road seems flooded, turn around. Do not touch downed power lines. Please be very careful there.
Please continue to monitor the latest weather information.

Closures from Tropical Storm Nicole Orlando

Disney World Closures

All Disney and Disney Springs theme parks are working on a phased reopening on the afternoon of Thursday, November 10.
Walt Disney World Water Parks and Miniature Golf locations are temporarily closed on Thursday, November 10:

  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
  • Miniature Golf Winter Summerland
  • Fantasy Gardens
  • Mini-golf on the fairways

by Disney Typhoon Lagoon is closed on Thursday 10 November. (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is currently closed for seasonal renovations).

Typhoon Lagoon Drawbridge
Typhoon Lagoon Secret Spot Mountain Trail – Brian Kirkwood @briantreks

Universal Orlando Theme Parks – Reopening

Universal Orlando theme parks and CityWalk are gradually reopening Thursday afternoon. November 10. Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, November 9 and 10.

SeaWorld Orlando Parks – Closed

SeaWorld Orlando parks will close early Wednesday, November 9 and will remain closed Thursday, November 10.

Orlando International Airport – Closed

Commercial operations will cease at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9 at Orlando International AirportMCO.

Orlando Sanford Airport – Closed

The Orlando Sanford Airport to close Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. For more information on flights, contact your airline.

SunRail Services Suspended

SunRail service will be suspended on Wednesday 9/11 as SunRail will begin work to prepare the corridor and make it safe before the impending storm.

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens – Closed

The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens will be closed from Wednesday November 9 to Friday November 11.

Florida State Park Closures

Several Florida state parks will close on or about Wednesday, November 9 due to Tropical Storm Nicole, including Wekiwa Springs State Park and nearby De Leon Springs State Park. Get updates on floridastateparks.org/StormUpdates.

Leu Gardens – Closed

Les Jardins de Leu will be closed on Thursday 10 November. Please check their website for updates.

Wekiva Island – no announcement

Wekiva Island closed during Hurricane Ian last month. Currently, no closure announcement for Nicole has been made. Please check their website for updates.

Image credit: Wekiva Island

Seminole County Closures

Many businesses near the St. Johns River and related lakes have just finished dealing with flooding from Hurricane Ian. Flooding from Tropical Storm Nicole is expected. Please keep this in mind for DeBary businesses, Sanfordand nearby, as well as local parks in the area.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – Closed

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be closed Wednesday, November 9 and Thursday, November 10 due to expected severe weather from Tropical Storm Nicole.


Please stay safe during Tropical Storm Nicole, Orlando. As announcements are made, we will provide updates where possible.

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