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

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

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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

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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

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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

Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood Prepare for Hurricane Hilary

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Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood are preparing for Hurricane Hilary, which is heading toward the West Coast this weekend. Hurricane Hilary While Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are used to hurricanes, their California counterparts rarely see such weather. The storm has weakened from a Category 4 with maximum wind speeds of 145 … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch In Effect for Walt Disney World, Florida Cast Member Union Plans To Protest, Cast Members Receive Access to PhotoPass Lenses, and More: Daily Recap (11/7/22)

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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 Monday, November 7, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch In Effect for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort

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The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for Orange and Osceola Counties — which include Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. At this time, Subtropical Storm Nicole is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane and make landfall between this Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. As of late Monday morning, Nicole, … Read more

Tropical Storm Ian Tracks Toward Florida, Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar Stops Selling Alcohol, Bob Iger Named Honorary Knight by Late Queen Elizabeth II, and More: Daily Recap (9/25/22)

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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 Sunday, September 25, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch in Effect This Weekend for Osceola County Including Southern Walt Disney World Property

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The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for areas around central and southern Florida, including part of Walt Disney World property this weekend as Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 approaches the peninsula. The National Weather Service issued a warning for counties across Florida, including Osceola County, which includes part of the southern portion … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Altering October 11 Disney Wonder Itinerary Due to Tropical Depression

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Due to the tropical depression expected to become Tropical Storm Pamela in the Pacific Ocean, Disney Cruise Line has altered the Disney Wonder’s October 11, 2021 itinerary to stop in Ensenada instead of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Below is Disney Cruise Line’s full announcement. Disney Cruise Line is closely monitoring a tropical depression in the … Read more

Central Florida to Feel Effects from Tropical Storm Fred This Week

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According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Fred will likely impact Central Florida this week. The storm is currently heading towards the Dominican Republic and is not expected to develop into a hurricane. Central Florida is to the edge of the cone of uncertainty, which predicts anywhere that the eye of the storm may … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch Remains for Some of Florida as Elsa Weakens

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Though Tropical Storm Elsa was briefly upgraded to a hurricane a few days ago, it has weakened and slowed back to a tropical storm. It continues to weaken as it makes landfall, but a tropical storm watch remains in place for South Florida. The storm is currently heading towards Jamaica and Cuba, with a cone … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/1/21): Fireworks Return to Walt Disney World, Steakhouse 55 Permanently Closed at The Disneyland Hotel, New Pixar’s “Coco” Scene Coming to Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Space 220 Restaurant Rumored to Open October 1 at EPCOT, and More

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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, July 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Orlando in Cone of Uncertainty for Tropical Storm Elsa

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The aptly named Tropical Storm Elsa is approaching the islands southeast of Florida, and the cone of uncertainty currently includes Orlando, home to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. As the term “cone of uncertainty” suggests, meteorologists cannot be sure of Elsa’s exact path and when it will make landfall in Florida, if it … Read more

Central Florida Under Tropical Storm Warning as Tropical Storm Eta Approaches

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Tropical Storm Eta is currently over Cuba as it continues to make its way towards Florida. While over Cuba, Eta is expected to cause “significant, life-threatening flash flooding and river flooding” before moving towards south Florida, where there may be flash and urban flooding. The Florida Keys and portions of South Florida are under a … Read more

Tropical Storm Eta Forecast to Make Landfall in Florida This Weekend

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Believe it or not, we’re still in the midst of Hurricane Season here in Florida, and yet another Tropical Storm is announced to hit South and Central Florida in the coming days. Tropical Storm ETA is currently hovering over parts of Central America, however it is expected to make its way across Cuba and over … Read more