Past Hurricanes that shut down Walt Disney World, will Hurricane Dorian be added to the list ?

With the magnitude of Hurricane Dorian, which upgraded to a Cat 4 Hurricane, will Walt Disney World close ?

They have closed many times from Hurricanes in the past , and sustained damage. From massive flooding to uprooted trees . Take look at those hurricanes that have shut down the Mouse-House “below” !

Disney of course is launching the new “Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge” this Labor Day Weekend , and a Hurricane can put a massive damper on their newest attraction !

“However“, they do take safety for their guests and workers seriously. And with the continuous updates on Hurricane Dorian, the chances are looking more like a “yes” that the “Mouse-House” will have to close for a day or so until the hurricane gets out of the area !

See below, the past Hurricanes that made Disney World hang up the “closed” sign .

•Hurricane Elena – (A Cat 3 Hurricane)

Magic Kingdom and Epcot closed early on Aug. 31, 1985 due to concerns about Hurricane Elena, according to the Sun-Sentinel.

More on Elena here : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Elena

•Hurricane Floyd – (A Cat 4 Hurricane)

Disney World’s theme parks and water parks closed early on Sept. 14, 1999 and remained closed on Sept. 15 for Hurricane Floyd. Disney’s Animal Kingdom eventually opened on Sept. 15 after Floyd’s path made an unexpected turn.

More on Floyd here : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Floyd

•Hurricane Charley – (A Cat 4 Hurricane)

Disney World parks closed early on Aug. 13, 2004 because of Hurricane Charley, CBS reported. Disney’s Animal Kingdom never opened on Aug. 13, according to CBS.

More on Charley here : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Charley

•Hurricane Frances – (A Cat 4 Hurricane)

Disney World shuttered its gates on Sept. 4 and 5 in 2004 for Hurricane Frances, CNBC reported. Disney MGM Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Blizzard Beach remained closed on Sept. 6

More on Frances here : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Frances

•Hurricane Jeanne – (A Cat 3 Hurricane)

Disney World resort parks were closed again on Sept. 26, 2004 because of Hurricane Jeanne, according to CNBC.

More on Jeanne here : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Jeanne

•Hurricane Matthew – (A Cat 5 Hurricane)

Disney World closed early on Oct. 6, 2016 and remained closed on Oct. 7 due to Hurricane Matthew, according to CNBC.

More on Matthew here : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Matthew

•Hurricane Irma – (A Cat 5 Hurricane)

Disney’s Florida parks closed early on Sept. 9, 2017 and remained closed on Sept. 10 and 11 for Hurricane Irma.

More on Irma here : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Irma

So will Hurricane Dorian (a Cat 4 Hurricane ) close Walt Disney World ?

“Most likely…. that could be a yes”.

“So far however” , Disney has not made any announcements or statements as of 6am Friday 8-30-2019 .

Keep watching all news outlets , as well Disney Social sites and website for any hurricane updates & closures .

“Florida itself has been under State of emergency since late Wednesday”.

Mary Poppins attraction coming to the UK Pavilion in Epcot !

Epcot is opening Disney World’s very first Mary Poppins attraction, and it’s going to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Dick Van Dyke himself took the stage at Disney’s D23 Expo fan convention over the weekend to reveal the news, which came as an utter surprise to theme park fans.

Epcot will also expand upon the beloved film’s charming setting as Epcot’s United Kingdom pavilion opens its own version of Cherry Tree Lane, allowing guests to walk its iconic cobblestone street like Jane and Michael Banks.

No details were provided as to what the first Mary Poppins attraction will entail and whether it will be a show or a ride , but we can only assume it will be practically perfect in every way.

Epcot is undergoing a massive transformation that will see a retheming of the entire park beyond World Showcase, and the addition of Mary Poppins marks the move toward adding a cinematic tie-in to each of the 11 featured countries.

Similar to how Epcot’s Norway pavilion embraced “Frozen” theming with experiences including a shop, princess-meet-and-greet, and Frozen Ever After ride, the United Kingdom pavilion, which currently hosts a Mary Poppins meet-and-greet, is likely to retain its historical nods while embracing storylines and characters from the films.

The France pavilion will honor “Beauty and the Beast” in a new sing-along show debuting in January, as well as “Ratatouille” with a ride opening summer 2020.

Meanwhile, a live puppet show, interactive exhibit, and marketplace stalls honor Pixar’s “Coco” in Mexico, showing how Epcot is incorporating box office hits more and more within its attractions.

A “Moana” warrior princess and “Guardians of the Galaxy” superhero squad will be part of the park’s future as well, but the addition of Mary Poppins is nothing short of historic.

This newly announced attraction will be the very first permanent ode to the Julie Andrews film which debuted in 1964 and saw a resurgence with last year’s Emily Blunt-helmed “Mary Poppins Returns.”

A stunning new poster featuring the whimsical nanny floating above Cherry Tree Lane and the London skyline also debuted at Disney’s D23 Expo fan convention over the weekend.

New Disney Merchandise – “Meme T-Shirts” and available online !

Disney must have noticed how much their loyal fans, just love Disney memes! Which are shared throughout all the social platforms daily .

With that said , their taking a shot at “Meme style” T-Shirts and they are available at shopDisney.com !

Check out some of these T-shirts below featuring Disney characters from Snow White, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and many others !

•Evil Queen Meme T-Shirt for Women – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

$26.95

•Gaston Meme T-Shirt for Men – Beauty and the Beast

$24.95

•Scar Meme T-Shirt for Men – The Lion King

$24.95

•Ariel Meme Tank Top for Women

$22.95

•Disney Villains Meme Tank Top for Women

$22.95

•Cinderella Meme T-Shirt for Women

$26.95

•Disney Princess Meme Tank Top for Women

$22.95

Go to Shopdisney.com to get your Disney Meme T-Shirts !

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Disney World Skyliner Ride set to open September 29th 2019!

The Disney Skyliner is set to officially open on September 29th 2019 ! And seeing testing of the ride/gondolas, is almost daily at this point .

This means we are just about 2 months away from taking a flight in these gondolas around the Walt Disney World Resort.

Anticipation of a soft opening from several Skyliner Stations is kinda expected later this month .

Blue, yellow, and red signage is on the entrance to the bridge from the Pop Century side of the Station.

So you know what that means, it’s getting closer to finally ride & experience traveling around on Disney’s newest transportation service and ride !

Something that still has guests scratching their heads . Will be this interesting “Passive Ventilation Technology” and how it will hold up to no air conditioning in the Gondolas !

Disney icons such as Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy and Chip & Dale will be featured on the gondolas, along with some others .

So will you be climbing aboard one of these once it’s officially open ? Or keeping yourself and your feet firmly on the ground ?

Make sure to take a look at how the “Skyliner Route” will be laid out, and see if your next trip , you’ll be staying along the route to see the Skyliner in action throughout your stay !

Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse, has died at 75

Russi Taylor, the voice behind Disney’s iconic Minnie Mouse for over 30 years, has died, The Walt Disney Company said in a statement on Saturday. She was 75.

“Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor,” said Diseny CEO and chair Bob Iger.

“Russi will be sorely missed and our hearts go out to her family and friends, along with our deepest condolences.”

Her cause of death was not released.

Taylor’s late husband, Wayne Allwine, was the voice behind Mickey Mouse starting in 1977 until his death in 2009.

According to Disney, Taylor said she wanted “whoever comes after us to be aware of the history and the tradition and to love the characters as much as we do.

“Epcot Forever” – Coming October 1, 2019

After a dazzling 20-year run, “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” takes its final bow on September 30, 2019.

Join in to bid a fond farewell to this breathtaking display of lasers, lights and fireworks.

Then, on October 1st 2019, Witness the wonder as the story of Epcot and its next incredible chapter come to life in this new show, “Epcot Forever”.

Celebrate the past, present and future of Epcot through this dazzling fireworks and special effects spectacular.

Watch it grow, evolve and transform into an epic nighttime extravaganza that stirs the senses and captures all you love about Epcot and all that’s to come with dazzling fireworks, stunning laser effects and choreographed kites set to tunes that have become theme park favorites.

Gather around World Showcase Lagoon to watch Earth’s fiery birth portrayed through dramatic eruptions of fireworks and towering 60-foot flames.

As the volcanic effects subside, a giant globe glides peacefully across the waters.

Let your imagination soar as the surface of the 350,000-pound Earth Globe springs to life with light, revealing the joyful history of humanity and the remarkable achievements of our time.

In the spectacular finale, a hopeful future is foretold in a pageantry of stirring light and sound including fireworks and an epic display of dazzling, state-of-the-art, energy efficient lasers!

You can view the show from many locations in Epcot almost anywhere around World Showcase Lagoon.

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Breaking News – Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Opening dates (in FL and CA)

Huge breaking and anticipated news for all of the Star Wars fans ! Seriously, who’s been ready for this ?

Keep reading !

“Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance” , is set to open on December 5th 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando FL!

And of course in Disney fashion , it will also recognize Mr. Walt Disney’s actual birthday , Which is on the same day !

Then , in Disneyland in Anaheim CA, they will also be getting their newest Magical Fantasy as well, when Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will open on January 17th 2020 !

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will put guests in between reality & fantasy and right in the middle of the action and climatic battle during the entire ride !

So , start making plans and be prepared to enter the Galaxy and climb aboard Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance !

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2019 (dates released)

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2019 is ready to kick off very soon !

So , It’s almost time for the first Spooktacular Party of 2019 !

Is your favorite costume ready ?

Then It’s time to make your plans to get spooky with Mickey and all his friends !

Enjoyment for both kids & adults !

Enjoy collecting candy , sweets and many other treats all while in Magic Kingdom with limited ticket sales per night .

Enjoy an “all new” special Halloween fireworks display , eerie entertainment and Disney Characters that go bump in the night!

Returning this year to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are :

• Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular – (With the Sanderson Sisters & other Disney villains , like Oogie Boogie, Dr. Facilier & Maleficent.

•Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade

•Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam in Fantasyland

•Frontierland Costume Promenade Parade

•Trick-or-treating throughout the park!

Select your date and get your tickets at Link below !

*August – 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30

*September – 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27 and 29

*October – 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31

*November 1st

Party hours : 7:00 PM to midnight

Purchase your “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” Tickets here :

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/purchase/

Or call the Disney Reservation Center at: (407) 827-7350

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How well do you know Mickey and Minnie Mouse ?

16 true facts about the highly iconic couple….Mickey & Minnie Mouse ! And some things you may not have known!

1.) If it weren’t for Walt Disney’s wife Lillian , Mickey Mouse would have been named Mortimer Mouse . It was Lily’s suggestion that he be named Mickey.

(As well, Charlie Chaplin was the inspiration Walt Disney utilized when he created Mickey Mouse )!

2.) Mickey Mouse made his debut on November 18, 1928 in “Steamboat Willie” at the Colony Theatre, New York City.

(As well, November 18th 1928 has been deemed the actual birthdays, for both Mickey & Minnie Mouse)!

3.) The first time Mickey referred to Minnie as his girlfriend was through song in 1929’s Mickey’s Follies, where he sang that he “got a sweetie…she’s my little Minnie Mouse.”

4.) Both of Minnie’s parents are farmers, her fathers name was Marcus Mouse & appeared in a comic strip called “Mr. Slicker and the Egg Robbers”.

5.) Minnie’s full name is “Minnie Minerva Mouse” .

6.) Minnie has said this about her ultimate dream man ; “He’ll stride into the room; a light will glow from him.

I’ll hear music. He’ll bring me flowers. He’ll swing me off my feet! And I’ll know he’s the one when he makes me laugh.”

7.) The first time Minnie appeared alongside Mickey was in 1929 short called “Plane Crazy.” In it, Mickey invites Minnie along for a ride in his plane. When he kisses her mid-flight, she parachutes out of the plane !

8.) Though Mickey and Minnie have never been married onscreen, Walt Disney said in a 1933 interview that;

“In private life, Mickey is married to Minnie”.

(Basically, as actors do, Mickey & Minnie will appear married when needed or courting when needed)!

9.) Mickey is the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

10.) Minnie is an unofficial Disney Princess. In fact, Mickey once said to her: “Gosh, Minnie, you’ve always been a princess to me.”

11.) Walt Disney actually provided the original voices for both Mickey and Minnie from 1929 to 1946. He just didn’t like any of the other voice actors originally cast for the roles.

12.) Mickey’s rival, Mortimer Mouse, is actually Minnie’s ex-boyfriend .

13.) There was also another character named Mortimer Mouse , Which was actually Minnie’s Uncle .

14.) Minnie has been referred as the First Lady of the Disney Company .

15.) The woman who voiced Minnie, “Russi Taylor”, married the man who voiced Mickey, “Wayne Allwine” in 1991. They were married until Wayne’s death in 2009.

16.) in 2018 , Minnie Mouse also received a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

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Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge “Blue and Green Milk” ! What’s the fuss about these colorful elixirs ?

If you haven’t heard about the Blue & Green Milk at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland (Coming soon in Disney World in August 2019) , Well you’re about to find out now!

But, what are they made of, how much are they, where can you find them and how do they taste ?

“Well, your about to find out” !

You can first thank Mr. Luke Skywalker himself , since he drank both of them on the big screen, which apparently has had his fans in “aww” over these colorful elixirs!

Where can you get these in Galaxy’s Edge ?

Planet Batuu has its very own “milk stand” , so park guests can grab a glass of Blue or Green Milk of their very own !

(Right between the Droid Depot & First Order Cargo)

Even while waiting in line to grab one or both of these milks , you’ll find decorative jugs of the Blue & Green milk hanging from the ceiling !

So how much for these funky vibrant colored milks ?

Which ever milk you decide to get to tickle your fancy , will run you $7.99 each ….But for Disney prices , that’s about the ballpark one can expect to shell out .

Nope it’s not “Milk” per-say. Both have no dairy in them ! They have the same base of “Coconut and rice milk”, which is great for the lactose intolerant and vegan fans . And regular fans should as well not have an issue with that !

The Consistency ?

First off, it’s a frozen type of drink not a “thin” liquid and there’s lots of comments on this part .

Some say similar to a milkshake, some say its frothy but almost frozen, some have said similar to things like Lefou’s Brew at Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom and others have said it’s similar to the Butterbeer In Harry Potters Wizarding World in Universal Studios!

So , apparently you’ll have to be your own judge on that part !

Blue Milk – (What’s in it & how does it taste)?

The frozen Blue Milk is flavored with dragon fruit, pineapple, watermelon & lime . Many have mixed reviews on the actually taste however!

Some say it’s fruity and they can taste some of the ingredients. While others say they don’t taste much of the ingredients at all , but they say it’s extremely sweet .

Again, you’ll have to make that call yourself when you mosey up to the counter for a “Blue Milk” !

Now the Green Milk , (There’s a mixed bag with this one) !

Like the Blue Milk, the Green Milk is also served frozen, however uniquely different regarding the taste . It’s being said it’s a mix of being an “exotic taste to even floral tasting” !

Many say there’s a strong citrus in the flavor (think oranges, grapefruits and other citrus based fruit), but not super strong .

There have even been comments stating similar to a “green” Pepto Bismol (Ewww) to a liquified floral candle !

These comments shouldn’t deter you from attempting the Green milk however, as everyone’s taste buds and palette are quite different!

Pinning down the exact flavors inside the green milk is becoming a huge magical Disney secret!

But, surely with time the truth will come out !

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