Universal Studios Hollywood remains closed Thursday due to fires; Disneyland remains open

Thursday, January 9, 2025 8:30AM ET
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.

Thousands of firefighters are battling at least five sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area, as well as several smaller blazes. Thousands of structures have been damaged or destroyed and more than 100,000 people evacuated as uncontrolled infernos spread.

Universal Studios remains closed Thursday after the theme park announced it would close Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk on Wednesday.

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.

Is Disneyland impacted by the Los Angeles fires?



Disneyland has not announced any closures due to the fires.

The Disneyland Resort area, which includes Disneyland 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 also announced Wednesday that the theme park in Valencia would close.



"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 on X at the time.





Meanwhile, Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park has not announced closures or delays due to the fires.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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