Update: 6:00pm – Curfew was lifted at 2pm and Disney Springs opened at 5pm with limited locations and primarily to give resort guests something to do tonight. Update: 12:45 pm – Just heard that all four Walt Disney World parks are now scheduled to open… Read More »Walt Disney World and other attractions dodge worst of Hurricane Matthew
Now tracking the impact of Hurricane Matthew on Walt Disney World in new post. Update: 9pm – Now that everyone is out of the parks and stuck in Disney resorts for the night, we’re getting reports of hotels running out of food. Even the candy… Read More »Hurricane Matthew to bring severe storm to Walt Disney World
Update: 10pm – Hearing that tomorrow night’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled, but Disney is still planning to keep the parks open on Thursday. Sounds like they’ll play it by ear on Friday based on how much, if any, damage there is. Taken… Read More »Walt Disney World Hurricane Matthew Update
Update: 7AM Wednesday – Here’s the latest update on Hurricane Matthew and its expected impact on Walt Disney World. Update: as of 5pm Tuesday, storm is scheduled to pass by just east of Central Florida overnight on Thursday. Depending on how far west the eye… Read More »Hurricane Matthew cone shifts, advice for those traveling to Orlando
With the threat of the mosquito born Zika virus looming in Florida, Walt Disney World has been taking proactive control measures to help prevent the spread of the virus. Guests in resort rooms will have complimentary repellent and guests in the parks and other public… Read More »Disney ramps up mosquito control measures
The plan to expand Disney’s Hollywood Studios required a few infrastructure changes to fit both Toy Story Land and a Star Wars themed land in the back half of the park. Included in those were a new drainage plan that shuttles excess rain water across… Read More »Firework shell explodes on roadway at Walt Disney World
The tourism business is a fickle one. Travelers select an Orlando vacation destination, at least in part, because they want a stress free experience. If suddenly they have to worry about a disease like the Zika virus, one we are still learning how to prevent… Read More »Walt Disney World to combat Zika carrying Mosquitoes with free repellent
Guests were evacuated from the Beauty and the Beast themed Be Our Guest restaurant at the Magic Kingdom earlier tonight. Twitter user Brian Carey captured the moment on video: https://twitter.com/BrianCarey_/status/765316899525816320 Although some reported smelling smoke, it turns out it was just a false alarm and… Read More »Be Our Guest evacuated after smoke reported, possible fire