PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Cast Members Prepare Theme Park for Hurricane Milton

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We were among the few guests visiting Magic Kingdom on Wednesday before it closed early due to Hurricane Milton. Like the other Walt Disney World theme parks, Magic Kingdom prepared for the hurricane by securing signs and kiosks, tying up umbrellas, and more. Magic Kingdom Prepares for Hurricane Milton Main Street, U.S.A. & Cinderella Castle … 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

Hugs and High Fives Return to Character Meet & Greets at Universal Orlando Resort as Distancing is Eliminated

Universal Orlando Resort has reached another milestone in the ongoing road to normalcy since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. While physical distancing is no longer required for character meet-and-greets, until recently, characters didn’t physically interact with guests. Several days ago, we spotted Captain America getting up close with guests at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. … Read more

PHOTOS: Boutique Reopens as New Indoor Marvel Character Meet-and-Greet at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The boutique on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reopened without any boutique items and is now being used as a meet-and-greet location. A sign outside lets guests know about the meet-and-greet. Different characters rotate throughout the day. It will open at 10:00 a.m. daily with approximately 25 minute sets. It … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Heavy Rains Flood Tokyo Disney Resort

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While peak typhoon season doesn’t come until August or September most years in Tokyo, we got a small preview today according to several visitors to Tokyo Disneyland and the surrounding area. Due to heavy rain around the Tokyo area, some storm drains at the park were overwhelmed, causing small floods along Guest walkways and even … Read more