Hurricane Milton Could Cost Walt Disney World $200 Million

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Walt Disney World could lose $200 million due to Hurricane Milton, which is projected to hit the theme park in the coming days. Hurricane Milton to Cost Disney Millions Goldman Sachs analysts stated in a report released on Tuesday that closures and disruptions from the storm could cost Disney between $150 million and $200 million … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Prepares for Hurricane Milton

Covered market stalls with green tarps are cordoned off with yellow tape, reminiscent of a scene from a recent Walt Disney World photo report after Hurricane Milton swept through, located on a paved area near trees and a body of water.

As Orlando prepares for the oncoming storm, Walt Disney World has begun preliminary storm preparations while the park operates as normal. We visited some of the parks to see what is being done to prevent damage during the intense weather. EPCOT Flags have been removed from the flagpoles at the entrance to EPCOT, surrounding Spaceship … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Announces Theme Park Closures for Hurricane Milton

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Ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall this week, Walt Disney World has announced closures related to the incoming storm. Walt Disney World Hurricane Milton Closures According to the resort, the following closures and operational changes have been announced for Walt Disney World Resort:    •    On Oct. 9, the theme parks and Disney Springs will be closed in … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Orlando Announces Closures Ahead of Hurricane Milton

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Ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida this week, closures have been announced for Universal Orlando Resort. Hurricane Milton Closures at Universal Orlando The following closures and operational changes have been announced for Universal Orlando Resort: On Saturday, October 5, a State of Emergency was issued for Universal Orlando Resort. The next day, on October … Read more

First Christmas 2024 Pins & Other New Releases Today at Walt Disney World

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Happy Pin Tuesday! This week is extra special, as it marks the first appearance of this year’s Christmas pins. We found these at Pin Traders – Camera Center and Creations Shop in EPCOT. New Disney Pins Christmas Thor Pin – $16.99 This Marvel series pin features a small, cartoony rendition of The Mighty Thor, hanging … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Friday Departure has Been Canceled Due to Hurricane Milton

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With the Category 5 storm imminently approaching the Orlando area on Thursday, Disney has announced the cancelation of the Friday embarkation aboard the Disney Wish, which was set to depart from Port Canaveral on October 11. Disney announced a message to affected guests, explaining the weather conditions forecasted in the area and why it necessitated … Read more

Hurricane Watch Issued for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, Milton Forecast to Become Category 5 Storm & More: Daily Recap (10/7/24)

Four-panel image for a daily recap: 1. Hurricane map showing predicted path. 2. Hotel interior with atrium and balconies. 3. Zoo exhibit of an animal habitat. 4. Entrance sign for "Port Orleans Riverside.

Orlando International Airport suspended commercial operations due to Hurricane Milton starting Wednesday, Jungle Cruise reopened from a $600,000 refurbishment at Disneyland with steel framework up at the tiger ruins scene, and Walt Disney World extended the changes and cancellation hurricane policy due to Milton — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, … Read more

Reflections Lodge Site Construction Begins at Walt Disney World

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Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) permitted Disney to construct a 10-story hotel at the Reflections Lodge site. Today, we discovered that dirt has started moving for the project. Possible Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge Construction Dirt has started moving near Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort in preparation for what we expect to be Reflections – A Disney … Read more

Disney Magic Cruise Ship Itinerary Changed Due to Hurricane Milton

Disney Magic has made changes to its itinerary due to Hurricane Milton. Disney Magic Itinerary Changed The following message was shared with Disney Magic passengers today regarding itinerary changes due to Hurricane Milton: At this time, no other changes have been made to Disney Cruise Line itineraries. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in … Read more