NEWS: Universal Studios Hollywood Forced to Close a Second Day Due to California Fires

For the second day in a row, Universal Studios Hollywood, along with Universal CityWalk, will be closed today due to the weather conditions in Southern California.

Universal Studios Hollywood

While the park had initially planned to re-open today, it was announced that “out of an abundance of caution,” the park and shopping district would be closed on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, as well.

The company made the announcement on the X account @unistudios.

Out of an abundance of caution, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk will be closed on Thursday, January 9 as a result of the extreme winds and fire conditions. pic.twitter.com/1nYCi4iqDU

— Universal Studios Hollywood (@UniStudios) January 9, 2025

According to ABC 7 Los Angeles, “Firefighters are battling several wildfires across Los Angeles County, including in the Pacific Palisades, San Gabriel Valley, Sylmar, and the Hollywood Hills.” Red flag warnings are still in effect and will remain so until 6 PM on Friday, January 10th, 2025, for the Malibu coast, the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, the San Gabriel Valley, the San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the 5 Freeway and 14 Freeway corridors.

Universal Entrance in California

For the latest updates from Universal Studios Hollywood, they are encouraging guests to continue to check their website.

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Disneyland was open yesterday, and no announcements were made about the potential of being closed today as wildfires are further north of Anaheim.

Disneyland Park

We will continue to be on the lookout for any news regarding the operation of Southern California’s theme parks due to the wildfires and wind conditions.