Universal Orlando
Universal’s Volcano Bay water park reopened to the general public Friday. Otherportions of Universal Orlando Resort reopened only to guests staying on property. The resort’s hotels were fully booked and operational throughout the storm.
Halloween Horror Nights will open to all guests with existing tickets at 5 p.m. Friday. Halloween Horror Nights and the rest of the resort will open to the general public on Saturday.
“Our hearts continue to be with all those impacted by Hurricane Ian and we are grateful for the hard work of our team members during this challenging time,” Universal Orlando said in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming back all our guests and team members.”
Guests are directed to Universal Orlando’s website and social channels for the latest information.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove will reopen Saturday and resume its Howl-O-Scream event, according to their parent company, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment on Friday. Below are Saturday’s operating hours for the properties:
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Adventure Island: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- SeaWorld Orlando: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Aquatica Orlando: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Discovery Cove: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Guests who had park tickets for dates impacted by hurricane may use those tickets through Dec. 31.
Tickets for Friday’s canceled Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld have been extended through Oct. 31.
Annual Pass Member guest tickets that were set to expire by Sunday have been extended through Oct. 16
LEGOLAND Florida
LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park will reopen at 10 a.m. and Peppa Pig Theme Park will reopen at noon on Saturday, according to its website on Friday. LEGOLAND Water Park and Beach Retreat remain closed until further notice.
LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel have resumed normal operations.
“We are grateful for the heroes who are working to rebuild our communities after Hurricane Ian, and our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the storm,” the resort’s website said
The resort’s hotels remain open to guests with existing reservations. People with park tickets through Sunday will have them automatically extended through Dec. 31.
More information on LEGOLAND Florida’s hurricane policy can be found online.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
While not a theme park, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a popular tourist destination that also shuttered for the storm. It will reopen on Saturday. “All attractions, exhibits, programs and the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour will be open for regular operating hours,” according to its website.
The visitor complex also extended its Future Voyagers offer to Sunday. This offer gives complimentary admission for up to three children, between the ages of 3 and 11, per one purchased adult ticket.
“As our neighbors and crewmembers throughout the state continue to assess damage caused by Hurricane Ian, we are keeping everyone in our thoughts,” said a statement on its website. “Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be here to support the community and our crewmembers as they begin to repair and rebuild.”T