Storms cause power outages at Universal’s Islands of Adventure … – WFTV Orlando

by: James Tutten Updated: Aug 5, 2017 - 9:51 PM

ORLANDO, Fla. - Universals Islands of Adventure and portions of UniversalsCityWalkexperienced power outages due to storms Saturday afternoon, according to a park official.

The power issues happened around 5:45 p.m. and were weather related, according to spokesman TomSchroder.

Portions ofCityWalkand all of Islands of Adventure were affected and crews worked to restore power soon after.

Several rides, including Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, were stopped and guests had to be removed.

The Orlando Fire Department said they had several units called in to assist and no injuries were reported.

"Often times, we askOFDfor assistance out of an abundance of caution,"Schrodersaid. "Tonight, they were on stand-by as we assisted guests off all attractions on our own.

Schroderconfirmed power had been completely restored around 8:20 p.m. and all guests were safely off all attractions.

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