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Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday

After facing down one of the worst hurricanes to hit Florida in recent memory, the Walt Disney World Resort will proudly celebrate its 51st Birthday with Guests and Cast Members on Saturday, October 1, as its Theme Parks return to normal operating hours. According to the Walt Disney World website, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, with Early Theme Park Entry offere

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VIDEO: Calm in the Aftermath—Damage Report Disney World

After Hurricane Ian barreled down on Florida on Thursday, the storm's impact has slowly been coming to light, including in Disney World. Now that Hurricane Ian is officially clear of Central Florida, the hurricane and tropical storm warnings were lifted for areas like Orange County. After a multi-day closure, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and Orlando International Airport hav

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Eight Great Guest Favorite Quick-Service Restaurants at Magic Kingdom Park

The quick-service restaurants that make up the scene at Walt Disney World Resort are hailed for their convenience, fun theme, and obvious quick service. And the best part is that there are so many options all throughout the various Resorts as well as at each and every theme park and Water Park. Consider the versatile lineup of Magic Kingdom restaurants specifically. Sure, there are several well-kn

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OpEd: How ‘Indiana Jones’ Could Save this Disney Park

The Walt Disney World Resort unfolded unprecedented updates during recent weeks, but one Disney Park remains in the dark regarding the future development of a somewhat forgotten land. Now, one ride from Disneyland could help revitalize Disney’s Animal Kingdom like never before. Related: OpEd: How Disney’s New ‘Figment’ Movie Could Save EPCOT There’s no beating around the bush on this one; Disney P

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Hurricane Ian Forces Disney to Cancel Show’s Final Performance

Even though Walt Disney World Resort is reopening — or, at least, carrying on with a “phased reopening” — tomorrow after being closed due to Hurricane Ian, one of its shows has just quietly and unknowingly had its final performance. KiteTails was meant to end its run as an exclusive Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary show with some fanfare on September 30 (tomorrow), but Hu

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort Damaged During Hurricane Ian

Latest Update 09/30, 11:07 a.m. EST: VIDEO: Calm in the Aftermath—Damage Report Disney World There are now reports of the damage sustained by Disney properties affected by Hurricane Ian as the storm sweeps over Florida. Earlier today, we reported on the Disney Parks Twitter account's official update from Disney's end regarding the situation at the Central Florida Disney Park. The Disney Resorts an

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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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Hurricane Ian Nearing Cat 5 Strength – Disney World Weather Update

Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/28/22 8:43 am EDT Previous Updates: 9/28/22 12:38 pm EDT – Disney World Guests Hunker Down as Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall 6:02 pm EDT – Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall, Passing Through Disney World Area Tonight 11:30 pm EDT – Storm Center Moves into Disney World Coun

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Hurricane Ian Eyes Orlando, Disney World Confirms Multi-Day Park Closure

Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/27/22 5:42 pm EDT Previous Update: 9/27/22 11:27 pm EDT – Hurricane Ian Set to Make Landfall, Still Locked on Disney World Area Previous Updates: 9/28/22 8:43 am EDT – Hurricane Ian Nearing Cat 5 Strength – Disney World Weather Update 12:38 pm EDT – Disney World Gu

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Report: Disney World Will Close Theme Parks for Hurricane Ian

Published: 9/27/22 3:32 pm EDT Updated: 4:51 pm EDT The Walt Disney World Resort announced that it would be closing its Theme Parks later this week due to the impending weather from Hurricane Ian. After a few days of weather monitoring, Walt Disney World Resort informed its Cast Members that its Theme Parks Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will be

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