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Nov- 2022 -8 November
Mickey Mouse Shares Magical Moment With Walt Disney Lookalike
Walt Disney made a return to Disneyland Resort recently! The founder of the Walt Disney Company and all things Disney apparently has a doppelganger in the form of an enthusiastic Disney Guest, who deigned to pose with the Disney character Mickey Mouse recently in a fun attempt to recreate an iconic Disney scene: Walter Elias Disney with his creation Mickey Mouse, which is already immortalized in a
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8 November
Tropical Storm Nicole Causes Orlando Airports to Close
As Tropical Storm Nicole—which will potentially turn into Hurricane Nicole on arrival—makes its way to Central Florida, Orlando's MCO has announced a ceasing of operations. Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to make landfall in Brevard County–in the vicinity of Port Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, and Cocoa Beach–before making her way northwest. The worst conditions are also expected to hit Centra
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8 November
Disney Genie App is “Awful” per Expert Developer
A Disney World Guest and expert developer was appalled at how “terrible” the backend of the Disney Genie app was. The Disney Genie utility, including Genie+ and Lightning Lane, has come under a lot of fire since their introduction by the Walt Disney Company. The paid elements replaced Disney's FastPass reservation system and have left many Disney Guests dissatisfied. In fact, even Cast
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8 November
Disney Rescinds Cancellation Announcements
The Subtropical Storm Nicole has been causing issues for Florida residents and theme parks like those found in Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort — so much so that it seems that Disney has gotten flustered and closed a few properties too early! Subtropical Storm Nicole has caused Central Florida to enter a state of emergency, and Disney World has been put under a tropical
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8 November
Guest Bids Farewell to Disney, Sells Stock After Facing Multiple Issues at Disney World
Another Guest reports that they will “never go back” to Disney World after huge problems arise during their Disney Park visit. The “Most Magical Place on Earth” proved less than magical for a Guest recently and has resulted in yet another Guest who was left disappointed. The Walt Disney World Resort is an incredible place for a Disney vacation. Guests can choose their favor
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8 November
Disney Announces Closures Ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole
UPDATE: Shortly after Disney announced the closures, they reversed their decision. Here is the latest update. Even though many Florida residents have not entirely recovered from the recent tropical storm and hurricane that tore through Central Florida (and Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort) earlier this autumn, Hurricane Ian, there is a new threat on the horizon — and Dis
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8 November
Storm Update: Disney World Now Under Tropical Storm Warning
The Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and the rest of the Orlando Metro Area are under a Tropical Storm Warning as Central Florida braces for what should be Hurricane Nicole’s arrival in the next two days. According to the 6 am advisory, Nicole is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A turn toward the west and west-southwest is forecast today and tonight, and that mo
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7 November
Disney World Park Sees a Close Call With a Broken Lamppost
Disney's Hollywood Studios saw a close call recently when a lamp post broke and shattered in the Disney Theme Park. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are some of the best places for a Disney vacation. The Disney Park has many rides like “Space Mountain” and “it's a small world” in Magic Kingdom Park, or shows like “Harmonious” in EPCOT. Ther
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7 November
Guests Try To Get One Up Over Disney Ride Malfunctions
A Disney Park Guest recently was on the hunt for statistics of ride breakdowns to try and prevent getting caught in that situation during their upcoming Disney vacation. The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are some of the best vacation spots in the world for that quintessential Disney experience and to get a taste of the Disney magic. Whether you go to a Disney World Park—Magic King
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7 November
VIDEO: Huge Part of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Closed Off
In the latest news, a fan shared footage that a large area of Main Street, U.S.A., in the Magic Kingdom, has been closed off. The Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida is known for being “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Whichever Theme Park you choose to go to—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests flock to the Disney Park to get their taste of
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