Orlando's tourism machine began grinding to a halt with at least one major theme park and the main airport announcing closures ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected hit as a major storm in Florida.

Walt Disney World previously announced it would temporarily close some areas due to Hurricane Milton, which briefly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, on Monday, Oct. 7. Universal Orlando Resort,

Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, has closed for weather and 2 national emergencies only 11 times in its 53-year history.