Category: Disney Experiences
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Walt Disney World Resort to Close Theme Parks and Disney Springs Due to Hurricane Ian
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced that it will be closing its theme parks on Wednesday and Thursday. Disney Springs will be closed on Wednesday with a decision to be made about Thursday being made later. This comes as Hurricane Ian continues to bear down on Florida and looks to be a once-in-a-lifetime storm.…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Cancels Cruises Due to Impact of Hurricane Ian on Walt Disney World Resort
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is canceling two voyages due to the threat of Hurricane Ian on the guest experience. In an update on the Walt Disney World Resort website, guests were notified of the cancellation. The cruises that are departing on September 27, 2022 and also on September 29, 2022. The following post was shared…
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Travel to Walt Disney World Limited as Orlando International Airport Announces Closure Ahead of Hurricane Ian Arrival
Orlando International Airport has announced that it will be suspending operations starting at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, due to Hurricane Ian. The airport made the announcement this morning that all commercial operations will stop starting at that time. Parking will also be closed at the same time. The announcement came after the…
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Disney Cruise Line Again Updates COVID-19 Policies
The Disney Cruise Line continues to modify its COVID-19 policies as the pandemic continues to evolve. In a sign that things continue to get better, the Disney Cruise Line has updated its vaccination policy for passengers going aboard the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Wish, and Disney Fantasy. The updated policy allows unvaccinated guests to…
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Disney Cruise Line Provides Update Ahead of Arrival of Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida, questions continue to mount about the status of travel to both Walt Disney World Resort and also for those traveling with the Disney Cruise Line. As this one-in-a-lifetime storm approaches Florida, Walt Disney World has provided operational updates that involve some minor closings but the theme parks and…
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Hurricane Ian is Now Category 2 as it Heads Towards Florida and Walt Disney World
Hurricane Ian is now a category 2 storm and continues to move closer to Florida, and with it, Walt Disney World Resort. As it continues on track towards Florida, the effects of the storm could begin being felt by the state as early as Tuesday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said in a statement that tropical-force…
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Walt Disney World Resort Provides First Updates on Operational Changes Ahead of Arrival of Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian looms closer and is expected to impact all of Florida, Walt Disney World Resort has provided the first updates on operational changes because of the storm. The updates can be found at disneyworld.com/weather and as of Monday afternoon were as follows: Weather Updates & Information Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating…
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Walt Disney World Reveals Lineup of EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional Narrators
An annual tradition is returning again this year to EPCOT. The Candlelight Processional’s history dates back to the days of Walt Disney at Disneyland. This tradition began at Walt Disney World in 1971. At EPCOT, the tradition includes celebrity narrators, the Voices of Liberty acapella ensemble, a 50-piece live orchestra, and glorious massed choirs coming…
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Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure Arriving at EPCOT Before End of the Year
Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will be arriving at EPCOT before the end of the year it was confirmed today. Announced initially in December 2019, not a lot had been heard about it recently leading many to believe that the project might be canceled. This, however, changed this morning when Kartika Rodriguez, Vice President, EPCOT…
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Tropical Storm Ian Set to Become Major Hurricane as it Heads Towards Florida and Walt Disney World
Ian, now a tropical storm, continues to make its way through the Caribbean and toward Florida. As of Sunday night, Tropical Storm Ian was gaining strength as it passed Cuba. The National Hurricane Center expects Ian to become a hurricane on Monday and a major hurricane by Tuesday. Current models haven’t nailed down where exactly…
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Terminal C Walt Disney World Store Now Open at Orlando International Airport
The new Walt Disney World Store in Terminal C at Orlando International Airport is now open. Cast members came together this last week for a celebration of the grand opening. The opening celebration included a lot of happy moments including the traditional ribbon cutting. This marked a culmination of months of hard work for cast…
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Florida and Walt Disney World Under State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Hurricane Ian Arrival
On Saturday, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all of Florida. This comes as Tropical Storm Ian gains strength and is expected to become a Hurricane sometime on Sunday. On Friday, Governor DeSantis issued a state of emergency for multiple counties ahead of the arrival of Ian. The initial state of emergency…
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Hurricane Potentially Headed Toward Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World could potentially be in the path of a hurricane. Currently, a tropical storm named Ian is in the Caribbean and appears to be headed to Florida where it could potentially impact Walt Disney World Resort. Potentially this could be a Category 3 hurricane. The storm is serious enough that Governor Ron Desantis…
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No Disney Merriest Nites for Disneyland This Holiday Season
With all of the announcements for the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort, one thing was absent from the list: Disney Merriest Nites. This after-hours hard-ticketed event was offered last year for fans looking to celebrate the holidays in a unique way at the Disneyland Resort. The party included A Christmas Fantasy Parade, holiday-themed characters,…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces New Ticket Option and Other Offers
Hong Kong Disneyland has introduced a new ticket option. The new ticket option is an addition to their multi-tiered ticket structure. The new ticket is called the “Peak Plus Days Ticket” which is being offered on the most popular days and seasons. The new ticket goes for HK$759 ($96.69 US) for general admission of guests…
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EPCOT 40th Anniversary Specialty Foods Announced
EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary is on October 1, 2022. The park that is all about possibility first opened its gates to guests on October 1, 1982. The day will include special 40th Anniversary merchandise and now it is known that it will also include special foods! Disney has shared what many of those foods will be.…
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Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade Float Updated at Disneyland
The Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade is looking better than ever! Yesterday, it debuted an updated float for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy in their new Halloween costumes at the end of the cavalcade. The updated float is the same float that has been in the cavalcade throughout the season. However, it…
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Disney Unveils EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary Merchandise
On October 1, 2022, EPCOT will be celebrating its 40th anniversary, Today, Disney previewed merchandise that will be available for this celebration. The collection will launch on October 1, 2022 at Creations Shop at EPCOT. Some items will also be arriving on shopDisney.com. Additional items will be released throughout the month. The collection also features…
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VIDEO & PHOTOS: The Incredible Hulk Arrives at Avengers Campus
The Incredible Hulk has arrived at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. His arrival was announced initially by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Marvel Studios President Keven Feige during D23 Expo 2022. During a presentation on the parks and resorts, the duo was joined by Hulk on stage in front of…
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My Top 5 Moments From Oogie Boogie Bash
For the Halloween season, the Disneyland Resort celebrates with Oogie Boogie Bash, a special ticketed event at Disney California Adventure Park. This party brings fans of all ages together to have a good scare and lots of fun! Here are my personal favorite moments of the party from when I attended at the beginning of…
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D23 Announces Gold Member Event to Celebrate EPCOT 40th Anniversary
D23 has announced a special Gold Member-only event on October 1, 2022 to celebrate EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary. The event begins at 7:30 AM, allowing D23 Gold Members to start EPCOT’s big day off in the right way. The event includes time to shop the EPCOT 40th Anniversary merchandise at Creations Shop, a continental breakfast D23…
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Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets Opens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland
A new retail shop opened this morning in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets is a beautiful little boutique found in New Orleans Square that is inspired by Princess Tiana’s dressmaking mother Eudora. The shop has a variety of different offerings that include books, home goods, apparel, and more.…
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Almond Sweet Corn Cake from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Geek Eats Disney Recipe
The Almond Sweet Corn Cake is a dessert that is currently being offered at Peco’s Bill’s Tall Tall Inn and Cafe during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. This party takes place on select nights through October 31, 2022. This is a dessert that is sweet and has subtle corn flavors that pair…
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MagicBand+ Details Revealed for Disneyland Resort Including Park Entry Ability
MagicBand+ will be arriving at the Disneyland Resort this fall. The wearable technology has been in use in different iterations at Walt Disney World Resort for years. They also could be used at Aulani to unlock the magic. The most recent iteration, MagicBand+, launched earlier this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. MagicBand+ is a…