The last major extended closure of the theme park occurred during the COVID pandemic in 2020. For the first time since the COVID pandemic in 2020, the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park will close amid the Los Angeles wildfires.

Universal Studios Hollywood will be closed Wednesday amid the wildfires and high winds that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.

Universal Studios Hollywood will be closed on Wednesday as wildfires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area.

Universal Studios Hollywood said “extreme winds and fire conditions" have prompted it to keep its theme park gates and Universal CityWalk closed Wednesday.

Tens of thousands in densely populated areas of Los Angeles have been evacuated and there is little containment. Universal was not the only amusement park to close. Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia also announced closure due to high winds.

Universal Studios Hollywood announced on Tuesday, Jan. 8, that it would close its doors amid a series of deadly wildfires throughout Los Angeles — marking the theme park's first closure since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk will be closed on Wednesday due to fires and extreme wind conditions in Southern California. “We will continue to assess the situation and expect to open for business tomorrow.