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Walt Disney Company Releases Statement Following Hurricanes Ian & Fiona

Left: Map showing the trajectory of Hurricane Ian across Florida and Georgia, with highlighted zones near Orlando where Disney parks were affected. Right: The iconic entrance of the Walt Disney Company headquarters, featuring grand statues of beloved Disney characters welcoming guests.

Hurricane Ian swept through Florida this week as a Category 4 storm leaving severe damage in its wake across various areas of the state. While the Walt Disney World Resort sustained only mild damage, other areas of Central Florida have been greatly affected by the storms, and the Company has released an official statement on the matter. RELATED: Hurricane Ian Isn’t ...

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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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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Conjures Nostalgia, But Will Audiences Fall Under Its Spell?

The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus 2 come to life in their signature witch costumes, gathering in a spooky forest scene reminiscent of a Halloween Horror Nights maze, with "REVIEWED" boldly stamped in red across the image.

Hocus Pocus 2, the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic Walt Disney Studios film, just arrived on Disney+! The film features the return of the Sanderson Sisters to Salem, Massachusetts when yet another virgin lights a black flame candle to (this time unintentionally) summon the witches back. Much like the original Hocus Pocus (1993), the sequel is largely carried by ...

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Hurricane Ian Isn’t Done Yet: Another Disney Property Prepares for Impact

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Hurricane Ian brought catastrophic damage to Florida. As it hit on September 28 as a Category 4 (nearly a Category 5), the Sunshine State is surveying the excessive damage that brought unprecedented floods to the state, including the Walt Disney World Resort area in Orlando. But, sadly, Hurricane Ian isn’t done yet. Walt Disney World Resort closed its gates on ...

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How to Order ‘Hocus Pocus’ Frappuccinos From Starbucks Secret Menu

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Calling all Hocus Pocus fans! The original Hocus Pocus film launched in 1993, featuring three witches seeking children’s spirits to stay alive. Now, nearly 30 years later, Disney has introduced Hocus Pocus 2. Need a great way to celebrate the return of the Sanderson Sisters? Time to head to Starbucks for Hocus Pocus Frappuccinos featuring Winifred, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson. ...

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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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