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How To Socially Distance in a Disney World Downpour!

If you’re visiting Disney World in the summer or during hurricane season (which is…basically half of the year!), you can expect frequent if not DAILY rainfall to come your way. Some of these storms can be a quick sprinkle while others are torrential downpours!

Rainy day at Toy Story Land

When these storms roll through the parks, a lot of guests may be inclined to throw social distancing out the window in favor of quickly seeking shelter. Ever seen gaggles of guests huddled under awnings or in gift shop doorways during a storm? It’s not so simple to avoid the storms in a reopened Disney World nowadays!

Now many of you don’t mind a little rain, and take advantage of the (slightly) cooler weather to ride even more rides! But for those of you who want to avoid get too drenched in Disney World, here’s what YOU can do to maintain social distancing during a downpour.

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NEWS: The NOAA Predicts That the Extremely Active Hurricane Season Could See Up to 25 Storms

By Carly Terzigni 2 Comments

2020 has already shaped up to be a historic year for more than one reason! So why not add on a record-breaking hurricane season to spice things up?

Rain, rain, go away!

We previously reported on Florida’s own hurricane season being upgraded from “active” to “hyperactive,” and now, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has upgraded their predictions for the 2020 hurricane season nationwide. This update comes just after Tropical Storm Isaias, the ninth named storm already this season, moved its way from Florida up the East Coast.

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NEWS: Tropical Storm Isaias Is Expected to Become a Hurricane with Florida Remaining in the Potential Path

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We’ve been keeping a close eye on the storm forecast for Florida this coming week.

Hurricane Skies in Disney World’s Epcot

This morning, a storm strengthened to officially become Tropical Storm Isaias. The storm continues to have Florida in it’s forecasted cone and now, the National Hurricane Center expects that it will strengthen to a category 1 hurricane this weekend.

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NEWS: Isaias Is CONFIRMED as a Tropical Storm as It Makes Its Way Towards Florida

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Today, the storm known as Isaias has been officially declared a tropical storm. We’re watching closely as the storm inches closer to the Florida coast.

Florida Palm Trees

The National Hurricane Center has claimed that Isaias has formed over the Caribbean Sea and could possibly head towards the Florida coast. Florida has already closed COVID-19 testing centers in preparation for the storm. The storm is sustaining 60 mph hour as of 8:00AM and is roughly 100 miles west-southwest of Ponce, Puerto Rico. [Read more…]

Could Disney World Ever Close Down Again? The Answer’s More Complicated Than You Might Think.

By Quincy Stanford 3 Comments

We’ve come to the end of Walt Disney World’s historic closure, and wow, what a roller coaster ride it’s been (and we’re not talking the fun kind).

Big Thunder Mountain

Disney World’s theme parks have reopened after a 4-month closure with some significant changes, but many people are relieved to see any semblance of normalcy return, even if the parks look a little bit different than we remember. And yet, we’re wary. Could a closure like this happen again? As much as we’d like to say no, it’s a little more complicated than that. Take a look.

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Florida is Rewriting Its Hurricane Policy Right Now. Here’s Why, And What You Need To Know.

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Hurricane season is HERE, so Florida is getting prepared.

Epcot Rain Clouds

The Sunshine State, ironically, is no stranger to nasty storms. Residents and tourists alike have been weathering hurricanes for years, and a few of these storms have even led to closures of Disney World! This year, though, the same old protocols that have been in use for years just aren’t going to cut it. Florida is rewriting its hurricane policy right now. Here’s why AND what YOU need to know.

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7 Things You’ve Gotta Know If You’re Going To Disney World in September

By Janelle Sheetz 2 Comments

If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.

We’re all looking for ways to make these next few months go by a little faster until the Disney parks reopen!

Magic Kingdom

What’s our secret for speeding up time and keeping our minds occupied? We’re keeping busy by planning for our next trip to Disney World, of course!

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The OTHER Big Problem Disney World Has To Face in 2020

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If you have tried to buy toilet paper in the last month OR you suddenly have a small child (or big child) clinging to your comfy pants leg every minute of the day, you probably know stuff is going down in the world right now.

Cinderella Castle

It’s hard to find someone not impacted by the latest events and it’s no surprise that Disney World is feeling the effects, too. But if the closures weren’t enough, experts are predicting that Disney World may also have to battle another massive problem this year… .

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Florida’s Hurricane Season May Be EXTRA Active This Year! What Does That Mean for YOUR Disney Trip?

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Hurricane season will be upon us sooner than you think and analysts are projecting an above-average season. Uh oh! Does that mean stormy skies around Disney World?

Hurricane Skies in Epcot

It’s possible! We’re wondering what the rest of the year in Disney World is going to look like and hurricane season can have a big effect on that. So, take a look at what the weather analysts are saying with us and we’ll help you figure out how an above-active hurricane season could affect your next Disney trip!

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