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Despite Hurricane Melissa veering out to sea, the storm's indirect effect has caused a notable drop in park crowds. Attendance metrics reveal that both Disney and Universal are experiencing unprecedented lows, reminiscent of pandemic-era restrictions. Experts Vash Sky and Jonas J. Campbell analyzed recent data from various sources, highlighting just how quiet the parks have become.
Sky noted, “These numbers are some of the lowest we've seen in years, almost reaching levels from late 2021, when parks were closing due to COVID-19.” This decline is especially evident during what would normally be peak seasons, such as October, which typically sees increased visitation due to Halloween events and fall festivities.