Orlando

Hurricane Ian dumped large amounts of rain on central Florida overnight, causing what the National Weather Service described as life-threatening and ...

Hurricane Ian -- which is now a tropical storm -- caused massive flooding across Central Florida. Rescue efforts are underway in several counties. One man ...

As Tropical Storm Ian continues to bear down on areas across Florida, there is a new danger—massive flooding.

Tourists in Orlando, Florida, surveyed the damage caused by Hurricane Ian on Thursday after the storm moved across northeast Florida.

Hurricane Ian, which downgraded to a tropical storm, brought historic rain to Central Florida, causing Lake Eola in downtown Orlando to overflow.

[Ian: County-by-county impacts in Central Florida](https://www.clickorlando.com/weather/2022/09/26/hurricane-ian-county-by-county-impacts-in-central-florida-as-of-now/) [SATELLITE, TRACK, MODELS: Tropical Storm Ian aims for Atlantic after swamping southwest Florida](https://www.clickorlando.com/weather/2022/09/28/satellite-track-models-hurricane-ian-brings-severe-weather-to-florida/) “You cannot even walk around Lake Eola right now.

Lake Eola has overflowed into the surrounding street in downtown Orlando after Tropical Storm Ian dropped torrential rain on the area, causing massive ...

A massive utility truck helped carry people and pets to safety after significant flooding in Kissimmee, Florida. As the system made its way toward Central Florida, it eventually weakened into a tropical storm. Ian dropped historic amounts of rain on Florida after making landfall on Wednesday as a powerful Category 4 hurricane.

Orange County Fire Rescue says they had to rescue about 100 residents at Avante at Orlando after flood waters poured into the facility. Most of the residents ...

"They did prepare, but there was more water than what they anticipated.” Orange County Fire Rescue says it had to rescue about 100 residents at Avante at Orlando after floodwaters poured into the facility. ORANGE COUNTY, Fla.

Currently, the city is receiving multiple reports of flooded roadways. We are urging residents to continuing shelter in place and stay off the roadways. There ...

There are reports of flash flooding at multiple locations, including the following: Currently, the city is receiving multiple reports of flooded roadways. September 29, 2022– ORLANDO, FL – The City of Orlando would like to share some important information on Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Ian pummeled Orlando with "historic flooding" and Mayor Buddy Dyer said the city is forced to wait for it to recede naturally.

Orlando Fire Department firefighters and Orlando Police officers continue to assess area flooding and conduct residential rescues as needed. Both agencies are ...

The Citizen Information Line – 407-246- HELP (4357) - remains open and operational. Businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian to complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey at The City of Orlando experienced historic flooding throughout the city due to the amount of rain. The City of Orlando Transportation Engineering staff continues to work to restore power at impacted traffic lights. Survey responses will allow the state of Florida to expedite Hurricane Ian recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses. Residents can help expedite the yard waste collection process by doing the following:

Universal Orlando Resort remains closed today, September 29, and has issued a new statement regarding Hurricane Ian.

[WDWNT](https://wdwnt.com/category/parks-resorts/). As always, the safety of our guests and team members is our top priority. [wdwnt.travel](https://wdwnt.travel).

Disney World and Universal Orlando will reopen their resorts in “phased approaches” starting Friday after Hurricane Ian closed both Wednesday and Thursday.

After Hurricane Ian left "historic" damage in Florida, the state's biggest theme parks are planning for their reopenings.

All tickets for Wednesday and Thursday have been extended through the end of the year. This offer gives complimentary admission for up to three children, between the ages of 3 and 11, per one purchased adult ticket. "All attractions, exhibits, programs and the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour will be open for regular operating hours," according to its website. Guests should check Disney Parks' Twitter page [@DisneyParks](https://twitter.com/DisneyParks) and [website](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/weather-updates/) for updated hours of operation. Annual pass member guest tickets expiring Friday through Sunday have been extended through Oct. The park said it will begin "a phased reopen of portions of our destination for our hotel guests only" starting Friday. The park is contacting those with current and upcoming reservations on this matter. Those who used a travel agent or third-party travel seller will need to contact their seller for details. Dining options at these resorts will vary and people will not need reservations. Guests who have not used any portion of tickets intended for those days are directed to contact Disney to modify their travel plans. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/DisneyParks/status/1575557970443780098/photo/1) Tuesday that it was closely monitoring weather conditions and assessing the impact of the hurricane on its property. Guests with partially used multi-day theme park tickets will be able to use their remaining ticket days through Sept.

As Tropical Storm Ian continues its path through Florida, several Orlando theme parks will remain closed through September 30.

[SeaWorld Orlando](https://insidethemagic.net/2022/09/hurricane-ian-another-major-orlando-theme-park-close-ea1/) has decided to remain closed through September 30, ensuring that all animals and employees are safe and unharmed after the initial strike of the now tropical storm. The statement added that once safe to do so, crews would begin removing fallen branches and other debris from the Park grounds. While some assess the damages and needs for a phased reopening, a group of theme parks in Orlando has decided to extend their closure through Friday, September 30. “Once safe to do so, our crews will begin removing fallen branches and other landscape debris from park grounds now.” [flooding](https://insidethemagic.net/2022/09/disney-hurricane-more-than-foot-rain-ab1/) with over a foot of rain and the [Contemporary Resort](https://insidethemagic.net/2022/09/contemporary-resort-suffers-damage-disney-hurricane-ab1/) receiving damage to [Universal Orlando dealing with severe flooding](https://insidethemagic.net/2022/09/hurricane-ian-universal-orlando-area-under-water-ea1/) that has put one of the Park’s most [iconic attractions underwater](https://insidethemagic.net/2022/09/universal-coaster-under-water-after-hurricane-ian-ab1/). SeaWorld says all animals and employees are safe and unharmed.

Although Hurricane Ian is preparing to leave Florida, the catastrophic impact of the storm remains in and around the entire state.

Fire ants will evacuate their homes and form an "ant boat" where they cling to each other to hold their breath and keep the ant ship afloat. But, with the storm surges that bought floodwaters to Florida's coastline as well as the Orlando metro area, there is a far bigger threat — really tiny creatures who also evacuated in the midst of Hurricane Ian. Between the buildings that were destroyed, the cars that have sunken, it seems as if the threat is gone.