What to know about Disneyland, Universal closures amid California fires
Fast-moving brush fires continue to tear through parts of Southern California for a third day as local businesses, including popular theme parks feel the impact.
Universal Studios remains closed Thursday after the theme park announced it would close Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk on Wednesday.
"Out of an abundance of caution, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, as a result of the extreme winds and fire conditions. As always, the safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority. We continue to assess the situation and are directing guests to visit our website for updates," a Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson told ABC News.
The Universal City-based theme park closure was first announced as tens of thousands were told to evacuate Tuesday after a brush fire erupted in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood near Los Angeles, which has since burned over 19,000 acres and is at 6% containment as of Thursday evening.
A second fire, the Eaton Fire, had broken out in Altadena, California Wednesday morning, which also prompted immediate evacuations. It then spread to over 13,000 acres and is also still at 0% containment.
A third fire, the Hurst Fire, northeast of San Fernando, California, had burned over 800 acres by Thursday morning but was at under 700 acres by the same evening, reporting 10% containment.
Two additional fires broke out later in the day on Wednesday, bringing the total outbreaks to five: The Lidia and Sunset fires added over 400 acres to the total area impacted. By Thursday morning, the Lidia Fire by the Angeles National Forest was 60% contained but sprawled over 300 acres, while the Sunset Fire above West Hollywood was contained.
On Thursday, the Woodley Fire was also brought under control and contained. However, a new blaze, the Kenneth Fire, which crossed through both LA and Ventura counties, was at nearly 1,000 acres with zero containment.
Is Universal Studios Hollywood impacted by the Los Angeles fires?
Both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk will be closed Thursday, "as a result of the extreme winds and fire conditions," the theme park said in a post on X.
The theme park is located in Universal City, north of Los Angeles and between Pasadena and the Pacific Palisades.
Universal first closed on Wednesday and said at the time in a statement on X, "We will continue to assess the situation and expect to open for business tomorrow. The safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority."
Is Disneyland impacted by the Los Angeles fires?
Disneyland has not announced any closures due to the fires.
Guests can check the Disneyland app for the latest updates, according to Disneyland officials, who added that operational adjustments may be implemented as weather conditions continue to change.
The Disneyland Resort area, which includes Disneyland, as well as Disney California Adventure Park, is located in Anaheim, about 50 miles south of the Pacific Palisades.
Are other theme parks in California closed due to fires?
Six Flags Magic Mountain in the Santa Clarita area reopened Thursday, a representative told "Good Morning America."
Six Flags Magic Mountain had previously announced it would close the theme park in Valencia on Wednesday.
"Due to high winds, Magic Mountain will remain closed today to ensure the safety of our guests and team members. All tickets purchased for today will be honored any other regular operating day through December 31, 2025," Six Flags Magic Mountain posted at the time in a since-deleted X post.
Meanwhile, Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park has not announced closures or delays due to the fires.
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