Disney Cruise Line Updates Potential Itinerary Changes Due to Hurricane Ian

Disney Cruise Line has updated their website with the potential itinerary changes due to the effects of Hurricane Ian. Due to the weather conditions most recently forecasted for Port Canaveral and Central Florida, and the impact that the weather might have on port operations, below is a list of anticipated itinerary modifications. Disney Wish The Friday, September … Read more

Minnie Van Service at Walt Disney World to Stop Operations This Afternoon Due to Hurricane Ian

As previously reported, Minnie Van service at Walt Disney World will cease operations this afternoon due to Hurricane Ian. Other transportation services closed yesterday, but Minnie Vans were operating this morning to service guests with existing breakfast reservations only. Minnie Vans will no longer be available beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET this afternoon. Service is … Read more

Hurricane Ian Grows to Category 4, Tornado Watch in Effect For Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando Resort

Hurricane Ian has grown in strength to a Category 4, nearly a Category 5, as it approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast this morning. As the storm grows closer, weather conditions are worsening in Central Florida, and Orange County is now under a tornado watch. Hurricane Ian has reached wind forces of 155 mph, just 2 mph … Read more

Lobby Closed as Construction Continues on Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort has issued a notice detailing changes affecting guests due to the ongoing transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel to Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel. The main entrance is now closed. Guests are required to enter via the hotel’s rear entrance. The lobby is also closed. The check-in process has been relocated to the Pacific … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Theme Parks & Disney Springs Closing Due to Hurricane Ian

Walt Disney World has announced that the theme parks and Disney Springs will be closing due to Hurricane Ian. The parks are scheduled to be closed on Wednesday and Thursday at this time, but the schedule is subject to change. Disney Springs will be closed on Wednesday with a decision to be made later regarding … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Orlando Resort Closing Due to Hurricane Ian

Universal Orlando Resort has just announced their theme parks and CityWalk will be closing due to Hurricane Ian. All three locations will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The closure affects Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park, and Universal CityWalk Orlando. At this time, the resort hotels are … Read more

BREAKING: Two Halloween Horror Nights Dates at Universal Orlando Resort Canceled Due to Hurricane Ian

Two dates of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort have been canceled due to Hurricane Ian. The event will not take place on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The current forecasts expect the hurricane to arrive in Central Florida on Thursday, with weather conditions worsening as it approaches.

BREAKING: Orlando International Airport Closing Due to Hurricane Ian

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is closing due to Hurricane Ian. The airport will be closed from September 28 through September 30. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a “closed except emergency” order for MCO. The airport will close at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday and will reopen at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, though the schedule … Read more

UPDATE: Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort Now Under Hurricane Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for Orange County, Florida, where both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are located. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane-force winds are possible in the next 48 hours. The peak wind forecast is 55-65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph between Wednesday and Friday … Read more

Disney After Hours Events Returning to Walt Disney World in January

Walt Disney World has just announced the return of Disney After Hours events in January 2023. These fan-favorite experiences are scheduled to kick off January 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and January 9 at Magic Kingdom Park. They offer an incredible way to experience even more Disney magic during the last months of “The World’s … Read more

UPDATE: Simu Liu and Daymond John Announced as Candlelight Processional Narrators at EPCOT

The previously released list of Candlelight Processional narrators at EPCOT for 2022 had a couple ”to be announced” spots, but the missing narrators have now been confirmed. Simu Liu is best known as the titular star of “Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings.” He will narrate the processional on November 25 and 26. Daymond John of … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Cruise Line Will No Longer Require Vaccinations

Disney Cruise Line has just announced they will no longer require vaccinations. Beginning Oct. 14, 2022, for Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish sailings and Nov. 7, 2022 for Disney Magic sailings, Disney Cruise Line will no longer require guests to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of sailing, however, it is highly recommended. All guests ages 5 … Read more

Holiday Cookie Stroll Returning for 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

The holiday cookie stroll is returning for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. To participate, guests use their festival passport to collect stamps for select cookie purchases. This year’s cookies are listed below. Guests can purchase their choice of five cookies from the options to qualify. Nochebuena Cocina: Alfajores – Vanilla Shortbread Cookie … Read more

Full List of Food Booths Coming to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

The full list of holiday kitchen food booths for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has been announced. See the lineup below. American Holiday Table – American Adventure Pavilion Enjoy a seasonal salute—dig into traditional dishes reminiscent of grandma’s cooking at the American Adventure Pavilion. Bavaria Holiday Kitchen – Germany PavilionWillkommen—help yourself to … Read more

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closed Due to Hurricane Ian

Walt Disney World Resort has announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel will be closed through September 30 due to Hurricane Ian. The hurricane is expected to arrive in Central Florida on Thursday. This is the first time a closure has occurred since the Starcruiser opened in March. Disney will be contacting guests affected … Read more

Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando Resort Now Under Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Ian Approaches Florida

The National Weather Service has upgraded Central Florida to a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Ian heads toward Florida’s west coast. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm-force winds are expected within 36 hours, but the National Weather Service is predicting the storm conditions to begin late today. Winds are forecast to reach 25-40 … Read more