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How to Prepare for the 2021 Hurricane Season at Disney World

The 2021 hurricane season officially kicked off on June 1st, and with experts predicting above-average storm activity, there’s a chance that your upcoming Disney World vacation could include some inclement weather!

Rainy Animal Kingdom

If you’re heading to Disney World between now and November, you’ll need to keep this in mind as a potential factor that could impact your vacation. In order to make things a little bit easier, we’ve compiled a list of action items you should consider taking in the event that a hurricane makes its way towards Central Florida the same time as you!

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Did You Know Orlando Set a Weather RECORD Last Month?!

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Happy end of May!

Cinderella Castle

Last month was a BUSY one in Disney World: we saw big changes to mask policies, social distancing, park capacity, and so much more. But did you know that a weird weather situation was goin’ on, too?

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What to Do if the Skyliner Is CLOSED in Disney World

By Taylor 17 Comments

Disney World is known for having some crazy weather!

Rainy Day in Hollywood Studios

We’ve had our fair share of rainy days in the parks, so we know how this kind of weather can impact your park day. And as we saw today, sometimes these situations mean you’ll have to make some changes to your plans!

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7 Funny Things We Saw in Disney World This Week

By Taylor 2 Comments

Well, friends, we’re wrapping up another week in the parks!

Cinderella Castle

And it’s been a wild one! Between Disneyland reopening, the PeopleMover staying open a whole week (kinda), and some BIG Disney Cruise Line news, we’ve been BUSY. But we’ve still been takin’ daily trips to the parks…and boy have we seen some things. So of course, we’ve gotta share it all with you! Here are the funniest things we’ve seen in Disney World this week.

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PHOTOS: Here’s When Social Distancing Goes Out the Window in Disney World

By Taylor 5 Comments

Guys, it’s been a RAINY day in Disney World.

Hello, rain!

We’ve experienced our fair share of stormy Disney days, and we don’t let the weather stop our trips to the parks. But boy can the rain be brutal! Now, you may know that at 1PM, practically everyone in Disney’s Hollywood Studios pauses what they’re doing to try and get a Rise of the Resistance boarding group. Combine that with the rain? You’ll get some MAJOR crowding, as we saw today.

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What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Cinderella Castle Updates and SEVERE Weather ⛈️

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Have you visited Disney World’s flagship park in a while?

Severe weather in Magic Kingdom

We positively love strolling the streets of Magic Kingdom, especially when that means we get to look for news to tell YOU. Sometimes, that means braving some pretty wild weather, but we’ve still got all the latest news from the park!

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We Wore a Disney World Rain Poncho on a Stormy Day. Here’s What Happened.

By Rachel Franko 11 Comments

April showers have already begun in Disney World as we experienced a “severe weather warning” in the parks today!

The Lunching Pad

The thunderstorms, rain, and winds have caused discarded snacks in a flee for shelter, the Disney Skyliner to be stopped with guests inside for over an hour, and guests to hide out in dry places from the storm. As we braved the storm to bring you with us on our rainy day in the parks, we opted to wear a Disney-brand poncho to see how it would stand up in severe weather. And, we’re breaking down the good, the bad, and the surprising parts about our experience!
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Dear Disney World Snacks, You Didn’t Deserve This

By Matt Kirouac 4 Comments

It’s been quite a rainy day in Disney World today.

Time to leave?

The scene today in Magic Kingdom, under a “Severe Weather Warning,” was definitely ominous (and wet), but still, that wasn’t the most disappointing part of our day. We’ve seen things been abandoned in Disney World before, like Dole Whip and Mickey balloons. But today, we saw something that shook us to our core.

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What a ‘Severe Weather Warning’ Day Looks Like in Disney World

By Matt Kirouac 7 Comments

Considering Florida’s nickname is the “Sunshine State,” you might assume that the weather at Disney World is constantly sunny, perfect, and warm…but you’d be mistaken!

A rainy day at Magic Kingdom!

Even outside of hurricane season, the weather at Disney World is notoriously unpredictable, and at times SEVERE. Such was the case today, when an actual “Severe Weather Warning” was issued for the area. And in case you were wondering what a day like that looks like at Disney, we have the videos and photos from Magic Kingdom to show you!

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4 Important Tips for Handling Severe Weather Warnings in Disney World

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Looking for tips to navigate a stormy day in Disney World? We’re here to help!

Storm Clouds Over Disney’s Hollywood Studios

It’s not uncommon for guests to find themselves in the middle of a rainy day at Disney World. And while you might be willing to push through the rain, it’s important to be aware of the weather, as sometimes the thunderstorms can get severe. Here’s what you need to know if severe weather is headed your way in Disney World.

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