food IS a theme park
We have recently talked about an increase in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium, in Florida. At the end of December 2024, 83 cases of Vibrio vulnificus were confirmed, up from 46 the previous year.
Lookout Cay
This increase was due to an active hurricane season in 2024, and although this hurricane season has been fairly quiet so far, the flesh-eating bacteria are back. According to WESH, the bacterium has recently caused the deaths of four people in the state.
If you’ve been considering a Disney World trip for 2025, heads up: You may want to keep your calendar open for late this year.
Cinderella Castle
According to a report in the Orlando Business Journal, several Central Florida counties are expecting visitor levels and tourism to “level off” as the year goes on.
A big holiday is coming up soon — and we’re looking forward to seeing how Disney World celebrates.
Fireworks at Magic Kingdom
Yes, the 4th of July is right around the corner, and, of course, the big thing that EVERYONE uses to celebrate is fireworks. Now, of course, there are special fireworks in Magic Kingdom for the big day, but if you’ll be visiting Orlando or live in the city, there are some new fireworks rules you need to be aware of this year.
It is almost time for Flavors of Florida at Disney World!
Flavors of Florida
This special event at Disney Springs showcases more than 90 limited-time dishes and drinks from more than 40 restaurants. The cuisine is inspired by Florida, and you will find a variety of special dishes. The event also features a FREE Culinary Series hosted by Kroger.
Florida weather is like a game of roulette, and during hurricane season, the house always wins eventually.
Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton
If you’re planning a Disney World trip between June and November, there’s a real chance you’ll have to deal with a tropical storm or even a full-on hurricane. And trust me, as someone who lives here and has done Disney during hurricane season more times than I can count, there are ways to plan smart and protect your vacation. These tips aren’t theoretical — they come straight from experience. Let’s get into it.
So, when exactly does hurricane season start in Disney World?
Rainy day at Magic Kingdom
Here’s the thing: hurricane season has a date on the calendar, but Mother Nature doesn’t really follow rules. Officially, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. But over the past few years, we’ve seen storms pop up earlier and earlier—sometimes even weeks before June hits. And according to early 2025 forecasts, that trend might not be slowing down anytime soon. Let’s talk about what that means if you’re planning a Disney World trip soon.
Once your plane lands in Orlando, you have one more important step before your Disney vacation begins. You’ll need to arrange a way to get from the airport to your hotel! If you’re taking the MEARS Connect airport transfer to Disney World on your next trip, you might notice something has changed!
Mears Connect Bus
We talk a lot about ways to get to Orlando for your next Disney World trip, and how to properly plan out your next adventure through Orlando Airport, but if you’re considering an airport transfer service (like the MEARS Connect bus) to get you “home” safe and sound to start (or wrap up) your next vacation, there’s an important entertainment change you’ll want to look for during the ride! [Read more…]
A severe weather warning has been put in place for several areas in northern and central Florida, including Walt Disney World, as winter weather is set to batter the Sunshine State.
Ominous weather is on the wwy
According to WESH news, areas including Pensacola, Panama City, Tallahassee, and portions of Jacksonville will be under a winter storm warning beginning at 1:00 AM Wednesday, January 22nd. This “significant system” may bring freezing rain, ice, or snow. While most of Central Florida isn’t expected to see the same type of wintery mix, a bitter cold is expected to sweep through the area, and the possibility does exist that areas including Marion County and Flagler County may see freezing rain.
It is hard to believe that it is almost 2025! We have already started our New Year’s resolutions, and of course, we are including lots of Disney World trips as one of our goals.
Animal Kingdom
A new year brings lots of new changes, and we are rounding up some of the biggest changes coming to Florida and Disney World travel in 2025.
What are some of your bucket list places to go in 2025? If you are anything like us, Disney World is probably somewhere on that list. However, there are some amazing places to visit out there and one Florida destination just made National Geographic’s “Best of the World 2025” list.
Magic Kingdom
When many people think of Florida as a vacation destination, the theme parks may be one of the first things to pop in their head, but Florida has so much more to offer, and you may want to add a stop on your next Disney World vacation.
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