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Study: Disney brought $40B to Florida
Disney on Tuesday released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion as it battles Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees over their takeover of the district that governs the entertainment company’s massive theme park resort in central Florida.
ORLANDO, Fla. - While you're planning your Thanksgiving getaway, you might want to consider visiting Central Florida's major theme parks for a change.
Yes, they're open!
Here's a look at Thanksgiving Day hours for 2023:
Is Disney open on Thanksgiving?
Yes!
Here's a look at park-by-park hours for Thursday, Nov. 23:
- Animal Kingdom: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Hollywood Studios: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Fantasmic! at 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m.; Wonderful World of Animation at 8:45 p.m.)
- EPCOT: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (EPCOT Forever at 9 p.m.)
- Magic Kingdom: 8 a.m. to midnight (Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at noon, 3 p.m., Happily Ever After at 8 p.m.)
- Disney Springs: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Disney's Blizzard Beach: Closed
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2 news shows at Disney's Jollywood Nights
There is so much to do when it comes to holiday fun at Orlando-area theme parks. We spoke with Michelle Atwood at The Main Street Mouse for a breakdown of two new shows at Disney's "Jollywood" Nights.
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Is Universal Studios open on Thanksgiving?
Yes!
Here's a look at park-by-park hours for Thursday, Nov. 23:
- Universal Studios: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Islands of Adventure: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Volcano Bay: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- CityWalk: 8 a.m. to midnight
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Celebrating the holidays at Universal Orlando
David Martin gives a preview of what guest can expect at Universal Orlando's Christmas events.
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Is SeaWorld Orlando open on Thanksgiving?
Yes!
SeaWorld Orlando is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23.
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