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The Magic Kingdom Location That Has Lost Its Magic

Mickey Mouse looks surprised in front of the iconic blue and gold fairytale castle at Disney World, with clouds overhead and an armful of charming Disney merchandise from Magic Kingdom’s Big Top Souvenirs peeking out.

For many Guests, Magic Kingdom is the part of the Walt Disney World Resort that holds the most magic. And we get why… After all, it’s the theme park that is home to the icon that most Guests think of when Disney is mentioned – Cinderella Castle. It’s also the Disney Park that opened Walt Disney World, along with Disney’s ...

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Getaway Car Found in Walt Disney World Waterway

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September 2022 was a wildly busy month for Disney news. From the massive amount of announcements launched at the D23 Expo early in the month to the final week of September being filled with the news of the destructive Hurricane Ian… September made its mark on 2022. And to close out the month with the unexpected, on Friday, September 30, ...

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Disney Resellers Are At It Again, This Time at EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary

A guest browses vibrant red shirts at EPCOT, with Donald Duck nearby and the iconic Spaceship Earth gleaming in the background—a scene that resonates with Disney enthusiasts and frequent park shoppers alike.

Today is the 40th anniversary of EPCOT at Walt Disney World (and the 51st anniversary of the entire Resort). Disney celebrated the milestone anniversary of the company’s second Florida theme park by holding a special rededication ceremony this morning and offering unique merchandise, snacks, and complimentary commemorative maps and posters to Guests in attendance. Unfortunately, nearly any special event at ...

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Disney Resort Delays Reopening Following Hurricane Ian

Goofy welcomes guests on a deck with a round table and chairs set before a charming cabin inspired by Disney’s Treehouse Villas, all nestled among lush, vibrant trees.

Hurricane Ian devastated parts of southern Florida and left severe flooding in the Orlando area when the storm came through as a Category 4 hurricane earlier this week. The Walt Disney World Resort was among the first Central Florida attractions to reopen following the storm, with most Parks, Resorts, and amenities up and running by midday on Friday, September 30. ...

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Limited Tickets Might Be Available for Tonight’s Sold-Out Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Fireworks illuminate the night sky above Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, as Donald Duck cheers with excitement in the foreground, embodying the festive spirit of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and celebrating a truly magical Disney evening.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has officially been sold out for all dates through Halloween on October 31, 2022, but limited tickets might be available for tonight only. While many Orlando-area theme parks opted to stay closed today following Hurricane Ian, most of the Walt Disney World Resort has reopened and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is on for tonight. The event ...

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Walt Disney World’s Opening After Hurricane Ian: What You Need to Know

Goofy poses in front of the iconic Walt Disney World monorail, with Cinderella’s Castle and Space Mountain creating a magical backdrop.

Hurricane Ian has now made its way out of Florida following its move through the Orlando area as a Category 4 storm earlier this week. While most theme parks and Central Florida attractions have reopened closed today, September 30, 2022, including one of Disney’s closest competitors, the Walt Disney World Resort is opening back up in phases throughout the day. ...

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Walt Disney World Reopening Details Confirmed Following Hurricane Ian

Main Street, U.S.A. at Disney World under heavy rain and stormy skies, capturing the dramatic atmosphere of a hurricane as seen in the parks, with a bold red "UPDATE" box displayed in the top left corner.

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Central Florida as a Category 4 storm, leaving flooding and lots of damage to assess in its wake. At Walt Disney World, the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and most other experiences and amenities have been closed due to the hurricane since Wednesday, September 28. Closures also included special events like tonight’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary ...

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How Disney Resorts Accommodate Pets During Hurricanes

Left: Playful pup sporting a Mickey Mouse-themed raincoat, ready for a magical Disney day rain or shine—channeling the spirit of Disney World’s hurricane-hardened dogs. Right: Pluto enjoying waterfront views outside a resort hotel as dramatic storm clouds roll in, capturing the adventurous magic of classic Disney tales.

Walt Disney World Resort hotels are among the safest places to ride out hurricanes as storms move through Florida, with many Guests who are unable to travel home and residents who have evacuated staying onsite. To help accommodate Guests who might be unexpectedly staying at Disney Resorts due to hurricanes, Disney temporarily lifts its ban on pets in non-pet-friendly Resorts, ...

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Orlando International Airport Extends Closure Due to Hurricane Ian

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Hurricane Ian has made its way through Central Florida leaving varying amounts of flooding and damage to be assessed in its wake. The Orlando International Airport, along with Walt Disney World and most nearby attractions and businesses, closed ahead of the arrival of the Category 4 storm, and this morning as initial damage begins to be assessed, the airport has ...

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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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