Walt Disney World Reverses Decision, Fort Wilderness Campground and Other Resort Areas Not Scheduled to Close Due to Tropical Storm Nicole

In a surprising move, Walt Disney World has reversed their earlier decision to close Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground as well as other resort areas due to the impending Tropical Storm Nicole. Previously, an announcement on the website and to travel agents read, “For the safety of our Guests and Cast Members, Disney’s Fort … Read more

Walt Disney World to Close Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in Advance of Tropical Storm Nicole

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UPDATE: The Walt Disney World Resort has announced the following will also be closed on Thursday, November 10: Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Fantasia Gardens Fairways Miniature Golf As fast as Tropical Storm Nicole is moving and changing, so are the updates from the Walt Disney World Resort. Now, Disney has announced that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon … Read more

Walt Disney World Suspends New Park Reservations as Subtropical Storm Nicole Shifts to Central Florida

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Yesterday, we reported that The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm watch for Orange and Osceola Counties — which included Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Today, the National Hurricane Center projected the path of Subtropical Storm Nicole has shifted north with a landfall closer to Brevard County late Wednesday or early Thursday. … Read more

New ‘The Imagineering Story’ Book by Leslie Iwerks Released Today

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For casual and hardcore Disney fans alike, the Disney+ series “The Imagineering Story” was a massive hit. Chronicling the long and storied history of Walt Disney Imagineering from the 1950s to today (and beyond), the series received glowing reviews and two Emmy nominations. Now, a new “The Imagineering Story” book brings the stories and information … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch In Effect for Walt Disney World, Florida Cast Member Union Plans To Protest, Cast Members Receive Access to PhotoPass Lenses, and More: Daily Recap (11/7/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. 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 Daily Recap for Monday, November 7, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Work Continues on the TRON Lightcycle Run Pathways in Tomorrowland

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We recently took a ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover to see what’s been happening over at the TRON Lightcycle Run attraction. On our last trip, we saw workers putting a yellow protective wrap around these curving barriers. It appears it was a type of vapor barrier used to protect the concrete slab from … Read more

Marvel Kitchen Collection Debuts at Disneyland Resort

Avengers Assemble! An all new Marvel themed kitchen collection was spotted at the Super Store featuring Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Marvel Oven Mitt and Pot Holder – $19.99 These two hot pan holders come as a set. The pot holder is made of silicone. The front features a white background and different Avengers … Read more

‘Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Cast as Hermes in Disney+ Series “Percy Jackson & The Olympians’

Multi-Award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda, best known as the creator of the Tony-Award-winning musical “Hamilton,” will have a guest starring role as Hermes in the upcoming Disney+ series, “Percy Jackson & The Olympians.” The series is based on the best-selling novels by Rick Riordan. The main protagonist,  Perseus “Percy” Jackson, is a boy who discovers he is … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Previews New Holiday Treats and Grinch & Minion Popcorn Buckets

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As Universal Orlando Resort continues to get ready for the holiday, starting this Saturday, November 12 and running daily through January 1, 2023, Universal Orlando Resort presents its destination-wide Holidays celebration, including new and fan-favorite holiday-inspired menu offerings and two unique popcorn buckets inspired by Dr. Seuss’s the Grinch and “Despicable Me.” Everyone loves the … Read more

UPDATE: Broken Lamppost Restored at Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

We reported yesterday that a lamppost broke and fell in the way of guests inside the entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The incident was reported by Brynn Walter-Schreader on a Facebook group for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. No one was injured, thankfully, from the broken glass or falling post. Today, however, less than 24 … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Member Union Plans To Protest Over Low Wages

After making little progress in negotiations with Disney, the Services Trade Council Union is planning a public protest, over low wages, for Cast Members on November 30. As stated in a Local 737 Facebook group, “Yesterday and today we made very little progress in our negotiations with Disney. We continued to emphasize that a $1 … Read more

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