NEWS: Universal Studios Japan Temporarily Closing Due to Typhoon

Sometimes weather can put a damper on your theme park plans.

Whether the rain causes flooding, lightning causes rides to close, or a hurricane is headed towards the parks, Disney World has seen a lot of these weather issues. Now, though, an international park is closing due to an upcoming typhoon.

According to the official Universal Studios Japan Twitter page, the park will be open until 3PM on Monday, September 19th and closed all day on Tuesday, September 20th.

［Notice: Park response to the approaching Typhoon］
For the safety of our guests and crew members , Universal Studios Japan will be closed on Tuesday, September 20th.
In addition, the Park will close at 3:00PM (subject to change without notice) on Monday, September 19th.

— ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン公式 (@USJ_Official) September 18, 2022

This is to keep the park guests and Universal employees safe from the harsh weather. Universal did mention that ticket refund information would be posted on the website as soon as it was ready.

CNN states that millions have been told to evacuate due to Typhoon Nanmadol. The Japan Meteorological Agency calls the typhoon “large and very strong.”

We’ll continue to update you if there are any changes, so stay tuned to AllEars.