Hurricane Ian is currently barreling through Cuba with winds of more than 125 miles per hour and has its sights set on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Ian is expected to hit the Gulf Coast in the next day or so as a Category 2 or Category 3 storm. Once it hits land, the storm will decrease in strength, but it is ...
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Orlando Airports Close Ahead of Hurricane Ian — Open For Emergencies Only
Early this morning, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cuba with sustained winds of more than 125 miles per hour after being upgraded from Tropical Storm Ian. It is still on track to hit Florida in the next day or so as a Category 2 or Category 3 storm. By the time it hits Orlando, it is expected to be a ...
Read More »Disney World Announces Closures Ahead of Hurricane Ian
We have another update to report on as Tropical Storm Ian becomes Hurricane Ian makes its way through the Caribbean and Cuba and prepares to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast in the next day or two. Earlier today, Walt Disney World Resort said that they were monitoring the situation closely and were not planning to close any Parks or parts of ...
Read More »Disney Announces 2022 Candlelight Processional Narrators and a ‘Frozen’ Star Is On The List!
In just a couple of months, Walt Disney World Resort will begin celebrating the holiday season, and one of the biggest events that will happen at The Most Magical Place on Earth is EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays. EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays features a number of food booths set up around the World Showcase Lagoon and allows ...
Read More »Disney Heiress Calls On Company to Prove They Paused Florida Political Donations
For years, The Walt Disney Company has been sparring against someone who has incredibly close ties with the company — Abigail Disney. Abigail Disney is the daughter of Roy E. Disney and the granddaughter of Roy O. Disney — Walt’s brother and the force behind the Walt Disney World Resort after Walt died. Years ago, Ms. Disney gave up a ...
Read More »Disney World to Remain Open as Florida Prepares For Hurricane Ian
Last week, the National Hurricane Center announced the formation of Tropical Depression Nine. The storm moved through the Caribbean quickly and soon formed into a Tropical Depression as it made its way to the Gulf. Just this weekend, the Tropical Depression formed into Hurricane Ian, and it is gaining in strength as it makes its way to the Gulf Coast ...
Read More »Head To Amazon For This New and Adorable Carousel of Progress Merch!
There are some attractions at Walt Disney World Resort that do not have the biggest crowds and the longest waits, but they are iconic. Magic Kingdom rides that fall into that category include attractions like “it’s a small world”, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. All of these rides have been at the Magic Kingdom ...
Read More »Orlando Airport Celebrates the Return of Figment to EPCOT
Just a couple of weeks ago, The Walt Disney Company hosted its ultimate fan event — the D23 Expo — in Anaheim, California, just steps from the Disneyland Resort. The Expo celebrated all things Disney and there were a ton of fun events and happenings, including the Disney Legends awards, exclusive merchandise and shopping opportunities, and panels that shared more ...
Read More »Bob Iger Was Made An Honorary Knight By Queen Elizabeth Before Her Passing
On September 8, 2022, it was announced that England’s longest-ruling monarch — Queen Elizabeth II — had passed away after 70 years on the throne. While news of her passing was not unexpected — she was 96 years old — it was still a shock to many Britons, who had known her as the only ruler for their entire lives. ...
Read More »Celebrate 40 Years of EPCOT With Yummy New Food Offerings!
As many people are aware, for the past year, Walt Disney World Resort has been celebrating its 50th Anniversary. While all Parks are celebrating with special shows, merchandise, and food offerings, it’s really only the Magic Kingdom that is 50 years old. Disney’s MGM — now Hollywood — Studios didn’t open until 1989 and Disney’s Animal Kingdom wasn’t around until ...
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