News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World has announced Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs will begin a phased reopening on September 30, 2022. This post provides park hours, dates & details, plus a rundown of all operational updates to Central Florida theme parks and attractions. With regard to the storm system itself, Hurricane Ian
Disney After Hours events will return to Walt Disney World starting in January 2023! This post shares dates and details about the post-closing parties, plus our recommendations and ‘wish list’ for these hard ticket events. Let’s start with the basics. Disney After Hours will start on January 4, 2023 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and January
“When will Fantasmic return?” is a question Walt Disney World vacation planners and fans have been asking for nearly two years. There’s been a ton of speculation and rumors about the nighttime spectacular coming back to Hollywood Studios to help with crowds. (Updated September 25, 2022.) In fact, there was a point early last year
All 4 theme parks and more are closed at Walt Disney World due to Hurricane Ian. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom won’t reopen until after the storm passes Orlando. Additionally, there are other closures, changes, and cancellations through at least Friday, September 30, 2022. This post provides a rundown of all operational
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 system, nearly reaching Category 5 intensity. As the storm moved across the state towards Central Florida and Walt Disney World, it lost strength as expected, and was downgraded to Tropical Storm Ian on Thursday morning. Ian dropped record rain around Orlando and has brought “catastrophic
Walt Disney World has released the complete narrator lineup for Candlelight Processional and dining package info, plus 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays entertainment info and the food booth lineup. This post covers all the details we know thus far about the Christmas-time event. (Updated September 28, 2022.) For starters, the 2022 EPCOT International
Prior to making landfall in Florida, Hurricane Ian has strengthened into an extremely dangerous category 4 storm, nearing category 5 status with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. Walt Disney World is now under a hurricane warning, as the system is expected to approach Orlando tonight. In this, we’ll update you on the Ian’s status
Hurricane Ian is already causing closures and cancellations around Walt Disney World at resorts, water parks, and more. We’ll update you on the storm’s impact on WDW operations, what you can do if you’re scheduled to travel to Florida in the near future to help you decide whether to reschedule your trip, cancel entirely, or
Hurricane Ian has intensified into a Category 3 system, with its path continuing to target Florida’s Gulf Coast including a threat to Central Florida. Walt Disney World is now under a hurricane watch, as warnings were issued along the coast including the potential for 10-foot storm surge in Tampa Bay. In this, we’ll update you
Hurricane Ian formed Monday morning and its path shifted to the east with much of Central Florida within the cone of uncertainty and the first hurricane watches issued for Florida. In this, we’ll update you on the storm’s status, when it’ll likely be felt in Orlando, Walt Disney World’s policies, what to do, and more.
Walt Disney World has revealed the EPCOT 40th Anniversary merchandise collection plus an “event” to commemorate the occasion. This post shares new photos of the products and details about the day-of festivities, plus my commentary about this and the 50th Anniversary celebration…which is basically just one long rant. Let’s start with the “event,” which is