Peppa Pig Theme Park Closes; Disney World opens

Hurricane Helene produced winds of up to 140 miles per hour and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned more deaths were likely after a driver was killed by debris overnight.

The hurricane, one of the strongest ever to hit the United States, was downgraded to a tropical storm Friday morning as it moved inland.

Other major theme parks in Florida were open as usual Friday, including Walt Disney World Resort. Drew Smith, a fan of the Disney parks, said attendance was low due to the storm.

On Thursday, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon closed while the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was canceled.

Universal Orlando Resort said it was welcoming guests after Thursday’s storm closed certain attractions, including Universal Volcano Bay.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Helene and we are grateful for the hard work of our team members during this time,” the resort said.