Despite pandemic, Universal Studios, theme parks regularly hit capacity

#New #York – #Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, theme parks are seeing a sudden surge. #Universal #Orlando #Resort has hit capacity several times this holiday season before noon.

#For example, #Rachel #Turner captured this shot outside of the park on #Tuesday morning, #Universal #Orlando #Resort hit capacity less than an hour after opening at 8 a.m.

“#By the time we walked up to #Islands of #Adventure, which is supposed to open at 8 a.m. #We walked up at about 8:15 or 8:20 and they were already at capacity and we could not get in,” #Lisa #Nathan told FOX 35. #She is visiting with her family from #Michigan. “#As far as you could see, there were people in a standby line. #It was unbelievable.”

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#Universal #Orlando #Resort warns on its website that they could reach capacity on weekends and holidays in #December. They confirmed to us that they are doing the best they can during the busy holiday period and ask that guests remain patient and understanding.

Then on #Wednesday, traffic cameras captured huge lines just after 7:30 a.m. outside of the parking garage at the parks.

#Universal #Orlando #Resort tweeted that they hit capacity at both of their parks by 8:10 a.m. They anticipate reopening later in the afternoon.

#It appears some parkgoers were let in early, as lines for the #Spider-Man attraction at #Islands of #Adventure were lengthy by 7:50 a.m.

#At the other park, #Universal #Studios, crowds were just as congested.