Katie Francis 
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 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for September 19 – September 25, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort After … Read more
