PHOTOS: Minimal Flooding and Damage at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Amidst Hurricane Ian

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Tropical Storm Ian is still making its way across Florida. Walt Disney World Resort hotels have seen some flooding and damage, though seem relatively fine. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, we saw a tree down in the savanna, but no other damage. Animals were taken indoors for safety. Hotel guests were asked to shelter in … Read more

Swan and Dolphin Hotel Being Sued Again Over $1 Million Event Cancellation Penalty Amidst COVID-19 Surges

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The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) is suing the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels over their $1.05 million event cancellation penalty. IUOE filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court’s Orlando division on Tuesday. About 400 people were expected to travel from the U.S.A. and Canada to stay at the Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Six Months from Opening, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel Construction Continues

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With an opening date scheduled merely six months from now, construction on the new Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel continues along schedule. Since our last update on the construction progress, the top floor of the hotel has received some more work. This top floor will be used for Vue, an exclusive rooftop space described … Read more

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin to Remain Closed Until July 29th; Relocating Guests with Existing Reservations

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The extended closure of the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin to the public has deepened, now extended until July 29th. Previously, it was announced that the resort wouldn’t be accepting any new reservations scheduled before July 29th, and now we’ve learned that those with preexisting reservations are being relocated for their stay. The resort … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on “The Cove” Hotel at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin During Parks Closure

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Despite many construction projects on Walt Disney World property seeing significant delays, or possibly even cancellations, due to COVID-19, “The Cove” hotel at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort never skipped a beat. The hotel, which was formally announced in November of 2018, has maintained steady progress during the entirety of the park’s … Read more

Discover a Star-Studded Gala Opening at the Disney-MGM Studios With this Star Tours Grand Opening Press Itinerary from 1990

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! Get … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Newly Refurbished Lobby Debuts After $3 Million Overhaul at Walt Disney World Swan Hotel

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Last year, we reported that the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel would undergo a $3 million refurbishment of their lobby. (Now that’s a lot of big bucks). Today, we popped over to see the completion of all their hard work and more importantly, money. Let’s take a look… Right before you enter the lobby, you … Read more