Universal Orlando is closing down CityWalk and resorts through March amid coronavirus
Universal Orlando is closing down Universal CityWalk at midnight Monday and all hotels at Universal Orlando Resort will close as of 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20, the company said Monday afternoon in a statement.
All closures will be in effect at least through March 31, in response to growing concerns of community spread of COVID-19 and warnings from federal officials to avoid crowded spaces.
“We are working hard to take care of the needs of our guests and team members,” Universal Orlando said in an email. “We will continue to monitor this ongoing situation and follow the guidance of the appropriate health agencies.”
Guests who have already booked travel packages or tickets can call 877-801-9720 for more information.
Earlier Monday, Walt Disney World also announced it was shuttering Disney Springs and all Disney-owned hotels. Disney Cruise Lines was also suspending all four cruise ships through the end of March.
Both companies announced last week they were closing their theme parks on Sunday night.
This story was originally published March 16, 2020 at 6:47 PM.
