Florida's Walt Disney World resort is closing theme parks and other attractions before raging Hurricane Matthew makes landfall in the state later on Thursday, the company said.

"Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney Springs, miniature golf courses, water parks and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be closed Thursday at 5 pm (2100 GMT) and will remain closed through Friday, October 7, 2016 due to the latest forecasts for Hurricane Matthew," the company said.