Universal Resort Orlando Flooded, Jurassic Park Ride Damaged By Hurricane Ian; Phased Reopening To Begin Friday

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Hurricane Ian unleashed 14 inches of rain and winds up to 60 mph in Orlando on Wednesday night and this morning the damage from that onslaught was clear at Universal Resort Orlando.

News reports and photos posted to social media showed many areas of the park under several feet of water, including the Incredible Hulk Coaster the lower tracks of which are normally suspended over the park’s lagoon, but this morning they were submerged in the lagoon, which had obviously risen with the deluge.@Attractions pic.twitter.com/UDJdCWhX3g Flood waters also inundated the walkway to the resort’s CityWalk and Portofino restaurant, the entrance to the adjacent Double Tree by Hilton hotel and the I-4 Express near the park.

Some flood photos at @UniversalORL Portofino Resort and walkway to CityWalk. https://t.co/1fXqe9x0sKThis WAS the entrance to the Double Tree by Hilton hotel at Universal Studios.

And those cars across Major Blvd used to be working cars. Likely not anymore. @MyNews13 #HurricaneIan#flooding pic.twitter.com/CpoHyAqeQDWHOA: #IAN: I-4 Express westbound lanes flooded at Kirkman Rd near Universal. #News13Orange pic.twitter.com/o7NkbaP23a The most noticeable impact from Ian may have been the giant hole blown in the side of the giant building that houses Jurassic Park River Adventure.