ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tourism in Orlando rapidly came to a standstill Wednesday with the main airport and at least three theme parks and other businesses set to shut down, leaving Florida residents and visitors fleeing Hurricane Milton to hunker down in area hotels.

Due to the threat of Hurricane Milton, Universal Orlando has announced park closures and other operational changes for the next couple of days. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure,

Theme parks in Orlando remain open as Category 5 Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, keeping an eye on guest safety and operational changes.