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According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Erin has officially formed in the Atlantic.
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Tropical Storm Erin could turn into a hurricane by the end of the week on August 14th.
There’s a restaurant in Disney Springs that is so underrated that people just keep walking by it.
The Basket at Wine Bar George
So you may be well aware of Wine Bar George (and we’ve talked about it a lot), but did you know about its counter service location, The Basket at Wine Bar George? Here, you can order those amazing Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites, as well as other small bites, including everything you need for the perfect picnic. This location also has frozen frosé drinks, but did you know you can also get a Frosé Flight?
If you’re planning a trip to Universal Orlando during hurricane season (hello June through November), it’s worth knowing which hotels will keep you safest and sanest when the storm rolls in.
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We’ve actually stayed through a hurricane at Universal and have a few top picks based on experience. These hotels don’t just hold up during bad weather — they actually go out of their way to keep guests comfortable, entertained, and well-fed.
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ve already got a lot on your plate. You’ll need to figure out your budget, where you’re staying, how long you’re staying, what tickets you need, where to eat (SO important!), and more.
The parks closed due to Hurricane Milton
However, if you travel to Disney World in the summer, you have one more thing you need to think about: hurricane season. That’s because a tropical storm or hurricane could completely up-end your plans in Disney World. Not only will you need to plan for potentially rainy weather (that can close all outdoor rides), but you also have to deal with weather bad enough that Disney World could close its parks. Well, if you’re traveling to Disney World SOON, let’s just say hurricane season could be about to kick off in the Caribbean (which could mean a storm is headed to Florida).
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.
Let’s be real — planning a Disney World vacation takes enough strategic thinking without adding weather wildcards into the mix. But with 2024’s record-breaking hurricane season behind us, and forecasters predicting an active 2025 season according to CBS News, those of us planning trips during hurricane season need to approach things differently.
Rainy day at Magic Kingdom
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will take place from June through November. We’ve experienced both sides of the Disney hurricane equation — the perfectly sunny trip where the only water we encountered was at our hotel pool, and the vacation where we watched Cast Members sandbag storefronts before a hurricane. Being prepared is the difference between a great trip and a disaster. [Read more…]
Are you planning on taking a Disney Cruise in the future?
Disney Magic Cruise Ship
There is a lot to prepare for in advance, and you might be thinking through some problems that could arise on your trip. You might be worried about getting seasick while on the ship. You might be worried about the weather and what to do if a hurricane is coming. We are here to help put your mind at ease.
Hurricane season is just around the corner, which means the 2025 tropical cyclone names have been released.
Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton
If you didn’t know, there’s an official list of storm names cycled through every six years. They’re in alphabetical order, so the year’s first storm starts with A, then the second B, and so on. Some names are retired if the storm is severe enough! While scanning the list, we noticed some familiar names; we didn’t expect to see potential hurricanes named after some of our favorite Disney characters!
The Walt Disney Company recently held its fourth quarter and final earnings call for the year, and we learned quite a bit about just how the company is doing overall.
Walt Disney Studios
With new lands coming to the Disney parks, new ships being added to Disney Cruise Line, plenty of new movies and shows coming to theaters and Disney+, and more, the future seems pretty bright for the Walt Disney Company. But Disney World and much of Florida were impacted in various ways by recent hurricanes, and now we have an idea of just how much.
We’re so close to the end of hurricane season for the year, but not without a little more excitement.
Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane season in Florida runs through the end of November, but as we are still in the middle of the month, there’s still a chance that new storms could pop up. And unfortunately, that’s exactly what the NHC is concerned about. A new area of interest has appeared in the Caribbean that has a chance of impacting Florida in the next week or so.
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