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Getting to Disney World is often no easy feat.
Do you drive to Disney World?
Depending on where you hail from, it might take an airplane, a car, a train, a boat, or any combination of ’em! Air travel can be unpredictable, and getting stuck in traffic can be a nightmare. But, you might actually want to drive to Disney World right now — here’s why.
We love seeing Disney give back, especially to organizations that are creating positive changes in their communities.
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World has called Florida “home” for 52 years as of October 1st, 2023. To celebrate the state, Disney has announced that they have made several donations to local nonprofit organizations in Florida.
Disney is giving another opportunity for Florida residents to give back and drive in style.
Magic Kingdom
Disney has been granting wishes alongside Make-A-Wish for more than 40 years. Disney Chairman Josh D’Amaro joined the Make-A-Wish board earlier this year and the Royal Ball during World Princess Week was held in collaboration with the Make-A-Wish. Disney is once again partnering with Make-A-Wish to raise even more money for a great cause.
If you’re at Disney World or visiting Disney World within the next few days, you’ll want to pay close attention.
If you’re at Disney World right now, stay weather-aware!
As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to the Southeastern coast of Florida, Orlando and its surrounding counties have been instructed to stay weather-aware as Tropical Storm Warnings remain in place. While Disney World has not yet announced park closures, they have released statements on their website ahead of the storm.
Traveling to Disney World during hurricane season comes with a whole different set of circumstances you need to be prepared for.
Disney World rain
A tropical storm watch has been issued for Orange and Osceola Counties, and Idalia is now a category 2 hurricane. With the uncertainty of the storm looming, we’re bringing you the latest news and updates you need to know about Tropical Storm Idalia.
Visiting Disney World during hurricane season can mean preparing for an entirely different sort of trip and with a tropical storm on the way you need to stay updated.
Rain in Magic Kingdom
We’ve been keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Idalia which has already caused Florida officials to declare a State of Emergency in 33 counties. And now, Disney World is under a Tropical Storm Watch.
It’s officially hurricane season, and you know what that means.
Don’t underestimate hurricane season!
We try to stay up to date on potential tropical storms and hurricanes headed toward Florida. We’ve been at Disney World during several hurricanes, and we’ve told you how to prepare for hurricane season at the resort. Well, now we’ve got a tropical storm to keep an eye on, and so far, 33 Florida counties are now under a state of emergency due to the weather.
A huge part of planning a trip to Disney World is figuring out exactly how to get there.
It’s about to get more expensive to drive to Florida
Flying is always a good option, especially if you live far away. Plus, airlines typically offer pretty good discounts to Orlando. However, some of you may choose to drive, and sometimes that could be the best budget-friendly option. Driving, though, may no longer be as budget-friendly as we thought, thanks to rising gas prices in Florida.
Disney has been hit with countless lawsuits in its day, and right now is certainly one of those times.
Cinderella Castle
Between the Reedy Creek lawsuits, Annual Passholder and Magic Key lawsuits, and more, The Walt Disney Company’s legal department is probably not having a great time right now. In late 2022, one of Disney’s own investors filed a suit arguing that Disney created “‘far-reaching’ financial risks for itself by opposing a Florida law limiting instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in elementary schools.” And now, we have an update on that suit.
In May 2023, Disney announced that a $1 billion project the company planned for the Lake Nona area of Orlando was canceled.
Lake Nona Town Center ©Lake Nona
Disney purchased land in the Lake Nona area of Orlando in 2021 to build a campus that would relocate thousands of Disney employees to Central Florida. They later announced that this plan was delayed as of June 2022 and the move was again delayed for over 3 years — before the official announcement was made pulling the plug on the project.
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