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Altruistic Boy Surprised with Dream Trip After Using Money Saved for Walt Disney World Vacation to Feed Hurricane Evacuees
Jermaine Bell’s story captivated America, and Mickey Mouse made a surprise visit on Jermaine’s birthday with an invitation to visit Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2019) – Six-year-old Jermaine Bell of Jacksonville, Fla., spent more than a year saving money for his birthday trip to the Walt Disney World Resort…
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Hurricanes, Muppets, and More! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. This week was a VERY busy week in the world of Disney and geek news. With Hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida and Walt Disney World, the parks are being closed. The Muppets are playing at the Hollywood Bowl, Mr. DAPs shares about that. There are also stories…
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Precautions Walt Disney World Is Taking For Hurricane Matthew
According to Orlando Sentinel, tonight’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has been cancelled in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew. Besides the party cancellation, Fort Wilderness is being evacuated as it is a campground vulnerable to the weather. Alternative lodging is being made available for the Polynesian Bungalows guests and Saratoga Springs Treetop Villas guests. It…
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Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Helps Rescue Animals from Hurricane Sandy and Other Disasters
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2012—The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) recently provided $250,000 to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), whose animal rescue team was among the first to help save hundreds of animals after Hurricane Sandy. In addition to providing immediate supplies to help equip a disaster response…
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Florida visitors take hurricanes in stride
VALERIE STRYKER, HER husband and their three kids watched as Hurricane Frances bore down on Florida and their Walt Disney World vacation in September 2004. The family spent most of those nervous hours in their Orlando hotel with drawn shades and storm reports from Disney staff slipped under their door or by voicemail. When it…
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Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Walt Disney World Resort Area
The area around Walt Disney World Resort has been issued a Tropical Storm Warning. A Tropical Storm Warning is issued when Tropical Storm conditions, including winds of 39-73 mph, are EXPECTED in a specified coastal area within 36 hours or less. This comes as Tropical Storm Idalia continues to gain steam and get closer to becoming…
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UPDATED: Walt Disney World Under Tropical Storm Watch as Idalia Heads Toward Florida
Walt Disney World Resort is under a tropical storm watch as Tropical Storm Idalia heads toward Florida. The storm has led to hurricane warnings for large portions of Florida’s West Coast. Orange and Osceola Counties, where Walt Disney World Resort are both currently under a tropical storm watch. At this time, it appears that Hurricane…
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Orlando International Airport to Resume Limited Operations Tonight
After closing yesterday afternoon ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole, Orlando International Airport is set to resume limited commercial operations tonight at 8:00 PM ET. These flights will only be domestic and only arrivals. On Friday, November 11th, international and domestic flights will resume. The announcement came via social media from Orlando International…
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Here’s an Updated Look at Walt Disney World Resort’s Reopening Times As Tropical Storm Nicole Departs
Nicole is once again a tropical storm after making landfall in Florida overnight as a Category 1 Hurricane. While Tropical Storm Nicole continues to move North, Walt Disney World Resort is reopening its theme parks, hotels, and also Disney Springs. At the hotels, different restaurants are opening at different times. What would normally be character…
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Orlando International Airport to Close Due to Tropical Storm Nicole
Orlando International Airport will be closed to commercial traffic on Wednesday evening at 4:00 PM. The news comes as the storm continues to gain strength and head toward Central Florida, which is now under a Tropical Storm Warning. It is currently expected that Tropical Storm Nicole will become a Category 1 Hurricane before making landfall.…
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Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Walt Disney World Resort Area as Nicole Gains Strength
The weather report continues to get worse as Nicole continues to churn towards Florida. What was once a subtropical storm, Nicole has now been upgraded to a tropical storm. With the development of the storm came a Tropical Storm Warning for both Orange and Osceola Counties, where Walt Disney World Resort is located. “Nicole is…
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Walt Disney World Resort Closes Water Park and Miniature Golf Locations Ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole
Walt Disney World Resort is beginning to make operational changes ahead of the arrival of Subtropical Storm Nicole this week. Today, Walt Disney World shared that it would be closing the one water park it has open along with its miniature golf locations as well. The following update was posted on the Walt Disney World…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Issues State of Emergency for Much of Florida Including Walt Disney World Resort
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a State of Emergency for 34 of Florida’s 67 counties on Monday afternoon. This includes Orange and Osceola Counties, where Walt Disney World Resort is located. The state of emergency comes as Subtropical Storm Nicole continues to move toward Florida and there are concerns of flooding and other impacts for…
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Disney Cruise Line Ships Alter Course as Subtropical Storm Heads Toward Florida
Subtropical Storm Nicole isn’t just potentially impacting Florida, but also the waters around the state. Due to this, ships of the Disney Cruise Line fleet have been forced to alter their course. This will be changing itineraries for the fleet as the storm forces ships to skip Castaway Cay. This comes as Florida has a…
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Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Walt Disney World Resort
The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for areas in Florida that include Walt Disney World Resort. This includes both Orange and Osceola Counties. This is ahead of the arrival of Subtropical Storm Nicole later this week. This watch is active as of 10:00 AM EST on Monday but the bulk of…
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EPCOT Celebrates its 40th Anniversary With Special Event, Ceremony, and Beautiful Beacon of Magic
On this day 40 years ago, what was then known as Epcot Center opened at Walt Disney World Resort. This was a park that celebrated the magic of possibility. Over the next four decades, the park has grown and changed. In fact, it is currently in the midst of a massive transformation. However, it celebrates…
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Walt Disney World Releases Theme Park and Disney Springs Hours for Phased Reopening
After being closed for two days due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, the parks and Disney Springs will be reopening on Friday, September 30, 2022. The reopening will be different than normal operating days. There is a longer early entry time for guests of the Walt Disney World Resort and then all guests can…
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Into the Eye of the Storm – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #627
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! In this episode, Mr. Daps is in Florida at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort ahead of Hurricane Ian. He gives a tour of part of the resort during this show. The Geeks also talk about the arrival of The Incredible Hulk at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. There is a new…
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CHOC Walk in the Park Sees Thousands Experience a Magical Morning Making a Difference at Disneyland Resort
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, nearly 6,000 supporters of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County arrived before the sun at the Disneyland Resort for the 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park! This included approximately 300 teams! The morning was a beautiful one, in stark contrast to last year when the rain was pouring down from…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases List of Major Disney Shareholders and Influential Business Figures Who Support Disney CEO Bob Iger and Board of Directors
As the ongoing proxy fight ramps up to its conclusion at the Disney annual shareholder meeting on April 3, The Walt Disney Company has released a list of Major Disney Shareholders and Influential Business Figures who have come out in support of Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney’s Board of Directors. Many of these supporters…
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Joins Growing Chorus of Support for Current Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney’s Board of Directors
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has jumped into the fray of the ongoing proxy fight that is predominantly between Disney CEO Bob Iger and Nelson Peltz (and his Trian Group). This fight is over the future of The Walt Disney Company and the Board of Directors that will lead it. Disney has laid forth its…
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CHOC Walk Season Kicks Off at Disneyland Hotel Special Event Ahead of Day at Disneyland Resort to Support CHOC!
On Friday, March 15, 2024, the CHOC Walk season, as 2024 CHOC Walk Ambassador Kara calls it, kicked off during a special event at the Disneyland Hotel. This year’s CHOC Walk will be taking place on July 21, 2024. The event had some delicious snacks (including all the churros one could eat), representatives of CHOC…
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Making the Most of Disneyland in the Rain: Your Ultimate Guide
Are you planning a magical trip to Disneyland (or Disney California Adventure), only to find rain clouds threatening to dampen your spirits? Don’t worry! A little rain shouldn’t keep you from experiencing the magic of the Happiest Place on Earth. In fact, with a bit of preparation and the right mindset, it can be a…