Theme park resorts announce they're closing their hotels, most restaurants and shops

Families staying at Disney-owned hotels tell FOX 35 News they weren’t expecting the news they got Monday morning, that they need to be out of their hotels by 5 p.m. Friday.  

Disney and Uinversal hotels to close on Friday
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Both Disney and Universal on Monday announced it would be closing Disney Springs and CityWalk, respectively, at midnight on Monday. Guests at the resort hotels will be asked to leave no later than Friday.

Universal Orlando temporarily closing resorts, CityWalk

The Universal Orlando Resort announced on Monday that it is closing all of its resorts and CityWalk.

Walt Disney World donates food after coronavirus fears close parks, hotels, stores

This action was done as part of the ongoing Disney Harvest program, which was launched in 1991 and works to collect excess and unserved food from locations throughout Walt Disney World, delivering it to feeding programs across Central Florida.

Sunday is the final day to visit the theme parks before they close to fight the spread of coronavirus

The parks at Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Legoland, Busch Gardens, and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will shut down at the end of Sunday night, staying close throughout the rest of the month

Disney suspends college program, among others during COVID-19 outbreak

In the wake of Disney closing its theme parks across the world, including Walt Disney World in Florida, the "Mouse House" is also suspending its Disney College program, Disney Culinary program, Disney Cultural Exchange program and the Disney Academic Exchange program.

Theme parks promise to extend Florida resident annual passes amid coronavirus closures

If you're a Florida resident annual passholder to Walt Disney World and/or Universal Orlando, not to worry, you'll get those days back as both parks prepare to close on Monday.

Legoland closing for two weeks to prevent spread of coronavirus

Legoland announced Friday it will temporarily close its theme park and water park to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens closing on Monday through end of month

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment on Friday announced it would be suspending operations at its parks in Orlando and Tampa, effective March 16, through the end of the month.

Fun Spot America increasing cleaning, still open despite coronavirus pandemic

Fun Spot America said it is currently open for business despite mega theme parks like Disney and Universal announcing closures next week as a precaution to prevent the spreading of the coronavirus.

Investment firm suggests theme parks close amid virus outbreak

A new report from asset management and investment firm AllianceBernstein reveals that it's not a matter of “if" America’s theme parks will close but "when,” and for how long.

Universal Orlando Resort to suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month

Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced it would be suspending operations at its parks at the close of business on Sunday, March 15.  Universal Orlando’s hotels and Universal CityWalk will remain open.

How Walt Disney World is reacting to coronavirus concerns in Central Florida

The park is still open and welcoming guests but have implemented preventative measures in line with recommendations from both the CDC and state health officials.