Universal Orlando Resort closing early as Hurricane Nicole approaches

FILE-In this Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 file photo, park guests relax and cool off with a water mist under the globe at Universal Studios City Walk in Orlando, Fla. Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld are the latest theme park resorts in Florida to again ask visitors to wear masks indoors, with Universal also ordering its employees to wear face coverings to protect against COVID-19, which has been surging across the state. All workers at Universal’s Florida park on Saturday, July 31, 2021 started being required to wear masks while indoors as the employees returned to practicing social distancing. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Posted: Nov 9, 2022 / 12:37 PM EST

Updated: Nov 9, 2022 / 12:37 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Universal Orlando Resort, including Citywalk, will close early on Wednesday as Hurricane Nicole approaches Florida.

The theme park will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, according to its website. Hotels will remain operational to take care of guests.

Universal’s Volcano Bay water park is closed on Wednesday.

A phased and delayed reopening is anticipated on Thursday once conditions are assessed. Updates will come via the Universal website.

Those with an existing hotel reservation for arrival through Friday who would like to cancel or modify should call the Guest Contact Center at 800-711-0080.