Tourism in Orlando is coming to a standstill ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected hit as a major storm in Florida.

Walt Disney World said on Wednesday its theme park in Florida would remain closed on Thursday, joining other major Orlando attractions preparing for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in the state on Thursday.

Hurricane Milton is prompting closure of some of Florida’s biggest and most beloved tourist attractions, including all four of the main theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort. Though it’s located southwest of Orlando in inland Florida,