At this point, almost all Florida locations and transportation suppliers have updated their websites with the latest Hurricane Idalia changes. Please visit their sites directly for the latest information.
As of August 29, 2023, SeaWorld Orlando has issued an update for their park operations due to Hurricane Idalia approaching Florida.
Busch Gardens Tampa will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will also be closed on Wednesday, August 30. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, August 31.
Adventure Island will be closed Tuesday, August 29 through Thursday, August 31. Normal operations will resume on Friday, September 1.
SeaWorld Orlando will open at noon on Wednesday, August 30.
Aquatica Orlando will be closed on Wednesday, August 30. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, August 31.
All date-intended tickets for closure days have been extended through August 31, 2024, and require no action to be taken.
Discovery Cove will operate normal hours on Tuesday, August 29, and will be closed on Wednesday, August 30. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, August 31. Rest assured, our Guest Services team is prepared to assist you with shifting your date to a surrounding date. Please contact our Guest Services team, you may email dco-guestrelations@discoverycove.com. Please include your reservation number and “Hurricane rebooking” in the subject line of the email.
As usual, any of this can change as the hurricane gets closer. Visit the SeaWorld Orlando Weather page for the latest updates and details on their Weather-or-Not Assurance program.
If you are in the path of the storm, I hope you stay safe. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.
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