Take a Full Tour of the NEW Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Attraction, Gideon’s Bakehouse Temporarily Closed at Disney Springs, & More: Daily Recap (8/31/23)

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 Thursday, August 31, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Walt Disney World Issues Update About Post-Hurricane Idalia Policies

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Hurricane Idalia hit Northern Florida yesterday, causing all-day storms in Central Florida around Walt Disney World. Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm and the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for most of the state. Walt Disney World remained open, but waived their change and cancellation fees through September … Read more

Orlando Added to State of Emergency Order, Hurricane Idalia Expected to Reach Category 3

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has added Orlando (via Orange and Osceola counties) to his State of Emergency order ahead of Hurricane Idalia hitting the state this week, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Hurricane Idalia State of Emergency Declared for Orlando While Orlando isn’t expected to bear the brunt of the storm’s effects, public schools in … Read more

Disney Genie+ at Walt Disney World Hits Pricing Low Ahead of Hurricane Idalia and Slower Season

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Today, August 29, Genie+ at Walt Disney World hit its lowest price point since introducing park-specific pricing in June 2023, likely as a result of Hurricane Idalia. Disney Genie+ Prices Drop Ahead of Hurricane When Genie+ was first launched, the service was offered at a flat rate of $15 per person, per day. When the … Read more

Grand Reveal of Disney Treasure Cruise Ship Moved Due to Hurricane Idalia

As a result of Hurricane Idalia preparing to make landfall in Florida this Wednesday, Disney Parks has announced the upcoming grand virtual reveal of the Disney Treasure cruise ship has been rescheduled. Disney Treasure Grand Virtual Reveal Rescheduled Disney Parks shared the announcement on their official Twitter account, stating that the grand virtual reveal of … Read more

UPDATE: Tropical Storm Idalia Now Expected to Reach Florida as Category 4 Hurricane

The Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie, is expecting Tropical Storm Idalia to reach Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, and the National Hurricane Center’s most recent update reveals the storm is continuing to strengthen. Idalia Expected to Reach Category 4 Earlier this morning, August 28, the storm was thought to … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch Now Issued for Central Florida, Idalia Anticipated to Become Category 3 or Higher Hurricane

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Idalia, previously known as Tropical Depression 10, is now forecast to become a major hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico and make landfall in Florida this coming week, around August 30. Idalia Expected to Become Major Hurricane A northward motion is expected through tonight, followed by … Read more

Tropical Storm Idalia Forms, Expected to Hit Florida as Hurricane Next Week

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Idalia, previously known as Tropical Depression 10, is forecast to become a hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico and make landfall in Florida this coming week, around August 30. Tropical Storm Idalia In the latest cone image, Idalia is expected to make landfall on the west … Read more