Hurricane Helene Puts Disney World and Universal Orlando Under Tornado Watch

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A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of Central Florida, including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, due to Hurricane Helene. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Tornado Watch During Hurricane Helene The Tornado Watch is for Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, St. Lucie, and Volusia counties. Universal Orlando … Read more

Layoffs Underway at The Walt Disney Company & More: Daily Recap (9/25/24)

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Hurricane Helene approaching led to the cancelation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Disneyland opened late due to an oil leak, and Disney+ has launched a new program allowing customers to pay for extra people to have access as it rolls out anti-password-sharing measures — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September … Read more

Woman Arrested and Dragged Out of Disney Park After Lying About Kids Ages

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A woman was arrested at Disneyland Resort this week after lying about her kids ages, according to local news station KTLA5. A woman was accused of trying to sneak children into Disney California Adventure park without buying tickets. She reportedly told Cast Members that her children were two years old. Children under the age of … Read more

New Haunted Mansion Semi-Cropped Pullover Available

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When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake, spooks come out for a swingin’ wake… wearing this new Haunted Mansion pullover. We found this at World of Disney in Disney Springs. It is also available now from The Disney Store. Haunted Mansion Semi-Cropped Zip Pullover – $54.99 The pullover is purple with the iconic … Read more

‘The Making of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast’ Now Streaming on Peacock

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Starting today, subscribers on Peacock will be able to stream “The Making of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast”. The show invites viewers backstage in Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida. Villain-Con Minion Blast In 2023, Illuminations Villain-Con Minion Blast opened to guests at Universal Studios Florida. Today on Instagram, Universal Creative Florida promoted their newest sneak … Read more

FIRST LOOK at Disney Eats Churro Collection Coming Soon

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The Disney Eats Churro collection is coming to the Disney Store in October, and a new preview has been shared online. Inexplicably, this is also referred to as the “cinnamon stick” collection. Disney Eats Churro Collection Coming soon to the Disney Store this October, the preview image features a Loungefly mini backpack. The backpack is a glossy … Read more

‘Hundreds’ of Layoffs Underway at The Walt Disney Company

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Hundreds of employees are being laid off from The Walt Disney Company this week, according to Deadline. Approximately 300 people are included in the ongoing wave of layoffs this week, all in domestic corporate positions. Disney Entertainment Television, which had its own round of layoffs this summer, is not affected, nor is the Parks and … Read more

Harry Styles’ Pleasing Brand x ‘Fantasia’-Themed Pop-Up Merchandise Revealed

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The previously reported upcoming Disney Springs pop-up featuring Harry Styles’ beauty and lifestyle brand, Pleasing, promoting a new “Fantasia”-themed collaboration with Disney, has revealed images for some of its upcoming line of merchandise! The merchandise was teased on the official Pleasing website and sent out to subscribers of the Pleasing newsletter. Satyr Short Button-Up This … Read more

Disneyland Opens Late Due to Oil Leak

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Disneyland park opened late on the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, due to an oil leak in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disneyland Opens Late After Oil Leak Disneyland Cast Members held guests at the Esplanade while cleaning crews attended to the spill. The park was set to open at 8:00 a.m., but was … Read more

UPDATE: Caramel Apples Return to Walt Disney World After Long Absence

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Caramel Apples recently disappeared from Walt Disney World due to a recall of caramel. Today, the iconic sweet treat has made its return. Missing Caramel Apples In early August of this year, one of our reporters was told that the iconic Mickey Caramel Apples would be pulled from shelves property-wide due to a recall of … Read more

Walt Disney World Cancels Select Tours, Miniature Golf Courses to Close Ahead of Hurricane Helene

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Walt Disney World has announced more closures and cancelations as Hurricane Helene approaches the state of Florida. Walt Disney World Hurricane Helene Closures According to the Walt Disney World website, the following tours and Enchanting Extras Collection offerings are canceled for Thursday, September 26: In addition, Fantasia Gardens and Fairways and Winter Summerland miniature golf … Read more

Universal Has Dialed Back Their Disability Access Policies, Will Disney Follow?

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With Universal’s recent decision to stop requiring disabled guests to apply for an IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC), we must wonder if Disney will also change their controversial disability access policies. Universal Stops Accessibility Card Requirement We learned this week that Universal Orlando Resort no longer requires the IAC to receive accommodations at the parks. They … Read more

BREAKING: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Canceled This Thursday for Hurricane Helene

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Walt Disney World has moved to cancel one of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights this week ahead of Hurricane Helene making landfall in Florida. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Canceled for Hurricane Helene With Hurricane Helene forecasted to make landfall on Thursday, September 26, the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party happening that night at Magic Kingdom … Read more