Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain will close on Christmas Eve due to heavy rain as a powerful “atmospheric river” storm system moves through Southern California.
Knott’s and Magic Mountain will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 due to inclement weather, according to each park’s official website.
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The storm is expected to move through Southern California in waves on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the National Weather Service. Weather forecasters predict the storm will dump up to 4 inches of rain in Orange County on Wednesday and begin tapering off on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Unused Knott’s and Magic Mountain tickets can be used through Dec. 31.
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Knott’s already had plans to be closed on Christmas Day, Dec. 25 due to the holiday. Magic Mountain is scheduled to be open on Christmas Day.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will close an hour early on Wednesday due to inclement weather.
Disneyland will close at 11 p.m. and DCA will close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Disneyland website.
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At the time of publication, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego and Legoland California were all expected to remain open on Christmas Eve despite the inclement weather.