Halloween Horror Nights Orlando and Hurricane Preparation
Hurricane Idalia is expected to reach Florida Wednesday morning
Universal Orlando Resort has begun taking precautionary measures to safeguard Halloween Horror Nights from Hurricane Idalia, as the storm moves closer to Florida, according to reports from park guests.
The iconic Halloween Horror Nights sign, which hangs above the main entrance to Universal Studios during the event's duration, has been removed, park guests reported.
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| 2022 Halloween Horror Nights sign |
While the area near the haunts in the back of the park have occasionally flooded during storms in prior years, cleanup is immediate, leaving no trace of storm damage.
Halloween Horror Nights begins Friday, Sept. 30, 2023 and runs through Nov. 4, 2023.
Orlando is under a State of Emergency, and weather officials said the hurricane could be a Category 3 by the time it reaches Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday morning. Officials have said the Orlando area is not expected to bear the brunt of the storm, as of this time.
Universal Orlando Resort issued a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., saying that the park is expected to open and operate as scheduled Wednesday, Aug. 30, beginning at 9 a.m. Early Park Admission, however, has been canceled for Wednesday.
As of now, Halloween Horror Nights' Team Member Preview remains scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
