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Disney Releases Statement as Hurricane Ian Exits Florida

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Walt Disney World Resort closed its theme park gates on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, and Thursday, September 29, due to the arrival of Hurricane Ian. The storm’s path through Florida caused massive destruction, with Disney releasing a statement in the wake of the events. Credit: Inside the Magic RELATED: First Signs of Impact at Disney World as Hurricane Ian Arrives ...

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Is Walt Disney World Extending Its Closure Due to Hurricane Ian?

With Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, the Walt Disney World Resort has closed its theme parks, currently through today, September 29, 2022. As severe weather patterns and resulting damage continue to be assessed, and as Guests and Cast members are still hunkering down in Disney Resorts hotels, it seems possible that Disney will extend ...

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Videos Capture Major Flooding Near Walt Disney World

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Hurricane Ian drenched Florida, leaving much destruction in its path as it made landfall on the southwest coast on September 28, 2022, then slowly crawled over the Sunshine State into the Atlantic. As the Orlando area wakes on the morning of Thursday, September 29, videos of Central Florida flooding are being shared. Credit: ABC News RELATED: Video Look Inside a ...

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First Signs of Impact at Disney World as Hurricane Ian Arrives In Orlando

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It’s the storm everybody is talking about as anxious Florida residents brace for the life-threatening storm surges, intense winds, and catastrophic flooding that have left two million without power and carnage on the Florida coast. Hurricane Ian is now weakening as it moves inland and has been downgraded to a Category One storm after thrashing Fort Myers as an almost ...

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EPCOT’s Figment… The Movie? We Aren’t Making This Up

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Just when you think you’ve heard it all… news drops that the iconic EPCOT character, Figment, is getting his own movie. And we promise we’re not making this up! We get it. Figment is BIG deal among Disney fans. Not only does Figment call EPCOT’s Imagination Pavilion home with the attraction, Journey Into Imagination with Figment, but Disney recently announced ...

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Video Look Inside a Disney Resort as Hurricane Ian Hits Florida

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Earlier this week, Tropical Storm Ian became Hurricane Ian. While the path of the hurricane was uncertain for some time, it has now made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida as a Category 4… with winds nearing a Category 5 status. The impact of Hurricane Ian will likely be catastrophic for the Florida coast, with storm surges, damaging winds, ...

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Refund Details for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Cancelled Due to Hurricane Ian

With Hurricane Ian gearing up to hit Central Florida as a Category 4 (and potentially Category 5) storm, the Walt Disney World Resort has joined other local attractions in closing its theme parks through Thursday, September 29, 2022. Since Disney Parks will remain closed until Friday morning, any events taking place within the Parks during this time are effectively cancelled. ...

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Boxed Meals Now Available for Guests Staying at Disney Resorts During Hurricane Ian

With Hurricane Ian gearing up to make landfall in Central Florida, many Guests and Florida residents are riding out the storm at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Disney Resorts are among the safest places to be during a hurricane, and while Guests will be asked to shelter inside for their safety, and most extra amenities often available at the Resorts ...

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Pause on New Disney Resort Bookings Extended Due to Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian is moving toward Florida as a Category 4 storm with the potential to become a Category 5 storm (with winds up to 155 mph) by the time it makes landfall. Walt Disney World has already closed all four theme parks, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, and multiple Resorts and recreational experiences ahead of the storm. Along with closing ...

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Show Now Permanently Closed Following Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian is approaching Florida as a Category 4 storm with the potential to become a Category 5 event with wind speeds up to 155 mph. While the Walt Disney World theme parks, along with neighboring Central Florida theme parks and attractions have closed ahead of the storm, they should reopen once severe weather patterns move out of the area. ...

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