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Sep- 2022 -29 September
CMs are the MVPs during Hurricane Ian per Disney Guests
As Hurricane Ian sweeps through Florida, some Disney Guests are expressing their appreciation for the Cast Members keeping the Resort running. Most Disney fans would agree that Cast Members are the heart and soul of the Disney experience at the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida. Be it the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Animal Kingdom, Cast Members always do
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29 September
Orlando International Airport Confirms Extended Closure
Latest Update: 9/29/22 11:12 pm EDT – Orlando International Airport Announces Reopening Friday Published: 9/29/22 10:27 am EDT Orlando International Airport has confirmed that it will remain closed today after Hurricane Ian dispensed massive amounts of rain and record flooding to Central Florida. According to the latest report, which was shared by reporter Scott Gustin, states, in part, “The
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29 September
Report: Disney World to Extend Theme Park Closure
Latest Update: 9/29/22 2:55 pm EDT – Disney World Confirms Phased Reopening for Friday Published: 9/29/22 9:21 am EDT As Walt Disney World Resort, and the rest of Central Florida, assess the damage from Hurricane Ian’s evening pass, it appears that an extended Theme Park closure could happen. Latest Update: VIDEO: Record Flooding Hits Central Florida — Disney World Status Update One Guest sh
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29 September
VIDEO: Record Flooding Hits Central Florida — Disney World Status Update
Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/29/22 9:02 am EDT Previous Updates: 9/29/22 12:20 pm EDT – Ian Leaving Florida, But Storm Still Rages in Orlando Area 7:10 pm EDT – Disney World, Disney Cruise Line Assess Damage Reopening Plans Previous Updates: 9/30/22 8:47 am EDT – Storm has Passed – Disney Worl
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28 September
Hurricane Update: Storm Center Moves into Disney World County
Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/28/22 11:30 pm EDT Previous Updates: 9/29/22 9:02 am EDT – VIDEO: Record Flooding Hits Central Florida — Disney World Status Update 12:20 pm EDT – Ian Leaving Florida, But Storm Still Rages in Orlando Area 7:10 pm EDT – Disney World, Disney Cruise Line Assess Damag
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28 September
Disney Guest Shares Experience of Evacuating Campground Due To Hurricane Ian
After getting a hurricane notice, a Disney Guest documented the evacuation process from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Category 4 Hurricane Ian hit Florida on Wednesday just shy of a Category 5 storm. Even though the coastal areas of Naples and Fort Myers will get the worst of the hurricane, Central Florida is also expecting tropical storm-level winds, and the storm is expected to h
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28 September
Beloved Disney Character Getting Its Own Feature Film
In a move that's surprised many fans, the beloved Disney character, Figment, will be getting his own feature film, and by a stellar crew. The last few weeks of the D23 Expo, and after as well, have been filled with exciting news and announcements about various new rides and attractions in the Disney Parks, upcoming movies and shows, and the return of various character meet and greets. Among these,
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28 September
Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall, Passing Through Disney World Area Tonight
Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/28/22 6:00 pm EDT Previous Update: 9/28/22 11:30 pm EDT – Hurricane Update: Storm Center Moves into Disney World County Previous Updates: 9/29/22 9:03 am EDT – VIDEO: Record Flooding Hits Central Florida — Disney World Status Update 12:20 pm EDT – Ian Leaving Flori
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28 September
Walt Disney World Horticultural Team Stays On Site
While Guests and staff at the Walt Disney World Resort are hunkering down in preparation for Hurricane Ian, Theme Park's horticultural team is staying onsite. The Walt Disney World Resort is hunkering down and getting ready as Hurricane Ian landed in southwest Florida. The Theme Park has officially closed for the predicted duration of the hurricane and is preparing for Guests to stay safe within t
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28 September
Look Into a Disney Resort As Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall
Sneak a peek as a Disney Resort prepares for Hurricane Ian's landfall that is predicted to hit the southwest coast of Florida soon. The Walt Disney World Resort is hunkering down and getting ready as Hurricane Ian makes landfall on the southwest coast of Florida. The Theme Park has officially closed for the predicted duration of the hurricane and is making preparations for Guests to stay safe with
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