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Tropical Storm Nicole Causes Orlando Airports to Close

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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 Central ...

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Disney Genie App is “Awful” per Expert Developer

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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 ...

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Disney Rescinds Cancellation Announcements

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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 ...

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Guest Bids Farewell to Disney, Sells Stock After Facing Multiple Issues at Disney World

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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 ...

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Disney Announces Closures Ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole

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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 — ...

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Storm Update: Disney World Now Under Tropical Storm Warning

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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 ...

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Disney World Park Sees a Close Call With a Broken Lamppost

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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 ...

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Guests Try To Get One Up Over Disney Ride Malfunctions

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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. ...

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VIDEO: Huge Part of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Closed Off

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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 ...

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Disney Cruise Line Releases Statement on Subtropical Storm Nicole

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As the southeast corner of Florida prepares to deal with a tropical storm, Disney Cruise Line has released a statement announcing that two sailings will be affected by the weather. The Disney Wish will still set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida, today, November 7, but the itinerary will change. Instead of making a stop in Nassau, The Bahamas, on November ...

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