Disneyland Resort closes early over Tropical Storm Hilary, Universal Studios Hollywood open Monday
Due to Tropical Storm Hilary, Disneyland Resort theme parks close early
Disneyland Resorts in Southern California closed early Sunday, while Universal Studios Hollywood said it would be open Monday as Tropical Storm Hilary hammers the region.
Disneyland Resort closed at 10 p.m. Sunday, instead of 12 a.m and Disney California Adventure closed at 9 p.m. instead of 10 p.m., the park confirmed. The park's dining and shopping area, that usually closes at 1 a.m., closed at 11 p.m.
In a statement, Disneyland Resorts assured guests that they are closely monitoring Hilary and making adjustments based on the latest information from the National Weather Service.
The popular theme park said that resort hotels will remain open to continue to serve guests.
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Universal Studios Hollywood said that their parks are planning on remaining open, but they are continuing to monitor the incoming hurricane.
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"The safety of our guests and team members is our top priority, and while we currently expect to remain open, we suggest guests return to this website or call our hotline at 800-864-8377 for updates prior to visiting our destination," Universal Studios Hollywood said in a statement.
Southern California is experiencing flooding from a year's worth of rain in the drought-prone region.
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall Sunday morning in the Mexican state of Baja California, and Southern California should start seeing major rain all day Sunday, according to the FOX Weather Center.
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Millions of people in the state are under a tropical storm warning — the first ever issued in Southern California — that stretches from Los Angeles and San Diego, and the U.S-Mexico border and as for inland as Palm Springs.
Fox News' Brie Stimson contributed to this report.