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Brittany is a New England-based writer focused on the history of the Walt Disney World Resort. She is the author of "Red, White, and Disney: The Myths and Reality of American History at the Walt Disney World Resort," and "Brittany Earns Her Ears."

Universal Orlando Announces Closure Due to Tropical Storm Nicole

A weather map shows a hurricane approaching Florida, while the Universal Studios globe displays a bold red "CLOSED" sign, highlighting that Universal Orlando is shutting its gates due to Tropical Storm Nicole.

Tropical Storm Nicole is already being felt by Floridians on the coast, and those in Central Florida are preparing for the storm to arrive as well, with the greatest impact forecasted for tomorrow, November 10, 2022. The Walt Disney World Resort initially announced a closure of just its water parks and miniature golf courses, plus the cancellation of tonight’s Extended ...

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Disney World Cancels After Hours Event Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

A weather map of Florida features a visibly sad Mickey Mouse standing near the glowing Cinderella Castle at Disney World, hinting at disappointment over missing Extended Evening Hours due to Nicole.

The Walt Disney World Resort is continuously monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole, which is now set to reach hurricane force winds when it makes landfall on Florida tonight into tomorrow, November 10, 2022. Ahead of the storm, the Orlando International Airport and the Orlando Sanford International Airports have both announced that passenger flights will stop at 4:00 p.m. today, while Disney ...

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What Happens if Tropical Storm Nicole Cancels Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?

Mickey and Minnie celebrate the holidays at Magic Kingdom alongside Goofy, with a hurricane weather map of Florida highlighting the approach of Tropical Storm Nicole—capturing both the festive magic of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and the anticipation surrounding Florida’s changing weather.

Hurricane season is still in full swing, and the latest forecasts show subtropical storm Nicole gearing up to make landfall on Florida, potentially as a hurricane. The storm could include wind gusts of up to 65 MPH by the time it makes landfall, likely this Thursday, November 10, 2022. As a result, locations across Central Florida, including the Orlando International ...

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Disney Parks Report $28.7 Billion in Revenue Over the Last Fiscal Year

Mickey Mouse and classic Disney friends gather in front of Cinderella Castle with a soaring upward arrow and surprised face emoji overlay, highlighting the record-breaking fiscal year earnings at Disney Parks.

The Walt Disney Company’s Q4 Earnings Call is scheduled for this afternoon, wherein company executives will share insight into the financial state of each segment of the business wrapping up the 2022 fiscal year. In previous earnings calls and interviews, Disney CEO Bob Chapek has routinely expressed that the company is focusing a greater effort on streaming services than ever ...

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Orlando International Airport to Close Ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole

Orlando International Airport’s terminal, usually buzzing with theme park visitors heading to Disney World and Universal Studios, stands still as a plane waits on the runway beneath a bold "CLOSED" sign—showcasing Hurricane Nicole’s dramatic halt to Central Florida’s entertainment travel.

With Subtropical Storm Nicole gearing up to make landfall on Florida, preparations are currently underway across the state to keep both travelers and locals safe during the storm. At Walt Disney World, golf courses and water parks are currently scheduled to be closed on Thursday, November 10, 2022, though Disney did previously announce other closures only to rescind its initial ...

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Disney Cruise Line Modifies This Week’s Sailings Due to Subtropical Storm Nicole

Disney Cruise Line ship deck glowing at sunset, with an updated hurricane forecast map highlighting the projected path and wind speeds of storm Nicole, keeping Disney fans informed about upcoming cruise impacts and itinerary changes.

Subtropical storm Nicole is gearing up to make landfall on Florida by this Thursday, November 10, 2022. The storm will bring with it 35-45 MPH sustained winds with gusts up to 65 MPH, and according to the latest forecasts, it is very possible that the system will become a hurricane by the time it reaches the coast. The Walt Disney ...

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Walt Disney World Takes Back Closure Announcement Ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole

Goofy stands in front of a hurricane track map displaying Storm Nicole's projected paths across Florida, drawing attention to how the approaching storm could affect Walt Disney World.

This morning we shared an update out of Walt Disney World that select experiences would close later this week due to subtropical storm Nicole’s arrival in Central Florida. Within the past hour, however, (roughly since 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022), Walt Disney World has once again updated its severe weather waning. The latest update removes the previously announced ...

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Walt Disney World Announces Closures Ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole

Mickey Mouse stands by a hurricane forecast map, highlighting Subtropical Storm Nicole as it heads toward Florida and the Walt Disney World resort.

UPDATE: As of approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Disney has changed its severe weather warning. Click here to read the latest update.  The Walt Disney World Resort has already closed earlier this hurricane season due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian on Central Florida this September. With storms continuing to brew off the coast of Florida, specifically ...

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Hair Clips Got This Disney Guest Stopped by Security

Safety is the top priority for all Disney Cast Members, but especially those working in security by the entrance to each Park. With certain items prohibited from Disney Parks altogether, and with dress codes to enforce, Cast Members by Disney Park entrances have a lot to look out for. Guests have been stopped by security for several reasons that in ...

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Disney’s Newest Must-Have Popcorn Bucket Doubles as a Music Box!

A playful green dinosaur wearing a Santa hat joins Mickey Mouse among twinkling stars and music notes, all set against elaborately decorated Disney park buildings, capturing the joyful spirit of a Disney Holiday Popcorn Bucket during the festive season.

Popcorn buckets have become some of the most popular Disney Parks souvenirs. This is especially true for some of the buckets they have debuted this year, most recently the Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride popcorn bucket in the Magic Kingdom and the infamous Figment popcorn bucket that was available during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at the beginning of ...

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