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Cold weather has finally hit Orlando! Okay, well, cold by Florida’s standards, anyway.
Snow in Florida!
The temperature is dropping and that means no more sweating as you schlep your way from ride to ride around Disney World. But, cold weather isn’t always good news for Disney World parks. In fact, this cold snap has actually forced the closure of one park, in particular, and we’ve got all the details.
Hurricanes can form unexpectedly and suddenly and with that, many theme parks try to come up with the best solution to keep guests and their staff safe.
Magic Kingdom during a hurricane
Hurricane Helene touched down in Florida last night and Disney World has already begun their recovery process, opening up their doors and returning to their regularly scheduled hours. As the incredible cast members came together to restore the grounds, we checked out the park to see what Disney World looks like after a hurricane.
Hurricane Helene is making its way toward the west coast of Florida.
Tropical Storm Debby at Magic Kingdom
While Disney World likely won’t see a direct hit from the hurricane, experts are predicting plenty of wind and rain in the area with possible flooding. And now, Disney World has issued an important closure ahead of Hurricane Helene’s arrival.
Whether you’re visiting Disney World for one day or 7+ days, you’re probably trying to pack as much as humanly possible into your park days because…well…there’s just A LOT to do!
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Between dining reservations, attractions, shows, and more, it can be hard to do it all. But, if you take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, or even just every minute that a park is open, you can probably come close! But, today you’ll have LESS time to get it all in if you’re visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios — here’s why!
Disney World’s home turf of Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but a more apt nickname might be the extreme weather state.
It’s a Poncho Kind of Day
From hurricanes to heat and humidity to rain that would make Seattle look like the Sahara, you never know exactly what kind of weather you’re going to get when you travel to Disney World. And, over the years, we’ve been in the parks to experience some pretty INTENSE weather (with some storms so bad that Disney has actually CLOSED the parks entirely), but what’s the most EXTREME we’ve ever seen? Let’s buckle up and find out! [Read more…]
**UPDATE: Disney has announced that Hong Kong Disneyland will now be closed through February 23rd, 2022. For more information, see the update below.
As the situation with COVID-19 continues to change and develop, we’ve seen a number of adjustments made and other news.
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Over the past few weeks, mask rules have changed at Universal Orlando Resort, the U.S. has hit a record 1 million daily COVID-19 cases, and we heard from over 2,000 Disney fans who say that the Omicron COVID-19 variant has changed their travel plans. Now, it seems COVID-19 is impacting an international Disney park.
Changes in Hong Kong could mean the reopening of a Disney Park.
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Hong Kong Disneyland has had QUITE the year. The resort was among the earlier Disney parks to close due to the global health crisis, shuttering in January 2020. Since then, it has reopened, reclosed, re-reopened, and re-reclosed. Now, the situation in Hong Kong is changing once again.
We’ve seen LOTS of news about Hong Kong Disneyland this year.
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Hong Kong Disneyland was among the earlier parks to close due to the COVID-19 outbreak, originally shutting down in January 2020. The park reopened in June only to close again in July because of a rise in Coronavirus cases in the area. On September 25th, the park reopened for a second time, remaining open for the last two months. Disney CEO Bob Chapek reported that Hong Kong Disneyland was one of the parks to actually achieve a net positive contribution in Q4, AND the park recently unveiled its Castle of Magical Dreams. But now, things are changing at Hong Kong Disneyland again as Disney has announced that the park will closing for a third time this year.
Want an annual pass that gives you access to the theme parks in Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort?
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
Then, you’ll want to look at the Disney Premier Passport. This unique Annual Pass grants you admission to the Disney World and Disneyland theme parks for a whole year without blackout dates, and even has special features like access to the Disney World water parks. Disney Premier Passport holders looking to visit Disneyland this year haven’t exactly had the opportunity to do so these past few months since Disneyland closed earlier this year and has not yet reopened.
With so much uncertainty at this time, it’s important to recognize and celebrate the HELPERS! We’re seeing truly incredible acts of kindness and generosity during this time. Disney has even gone out of their way to recognize those battling on the front-line, from healthcare workers to local police departments.
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In addition to the incredible work done day in and day out by healthcare workers, essential employees, and first responders, there are some seriously amazing Disney Fans who have stepped up in big ways during the health crisis. We want to take a moment to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to truly help their communities during this time!
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