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Universal Studios, Disney World to Reopen Following Hurricane Ian
Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort expect to reopen Friday after being closed for days due to Hurricane Ian.
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Disney World, Universal Studios Announce Closures Ahead of Hurricane Ian
Theme parks and hotels along central Florida’s west coast began closing their doors on Tuesday afternoon as Hurricane Ian approaches the peninsula.
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Disney World, Universal Studios to Close as Florida Braces for Hurricane Ian
With Hurricane Ian bearing down on Florida’s southwest coast Tuesday afternoon, both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando said they planned to close.
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Hurricane Ian Update – 2 P.M. – September 27th
The latest update on Hurricane Ian with NBC 6’s Adam Berg.
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After Almost 2 Years, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Reopens at Disney World
The big waves are returning to Walt Disney World
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Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Party Starts Oct. 1
Walt Disney World is planning an 18-month celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary.
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Mickey's Flashy Dress, Glowing Castle Mark Disney World 50th
Walt Disney World in Florida turns 50 in October. To help celebrate, Mickey and Minnie will be wearing flashier threads and iconic structures such as the Cinderella Castle and the golf-ball-like Spaceship Earth are getting new lighting. Disney officials on Friday unveiled the first details of how Disney World will celebrate its milestone anniversary.
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Disney to Lay Off 4,000 More at California, Florida Parks
The Walt Disney Co. announced plans to lay off 4,000 more workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the industry
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Brightline Announces Plan Connecting Miami to Walt Disney World Stop
Residents of South Florida looking for a way to take the family to Walt Disney World may soon have another route that doesn’t involve filling up the car and hopping on Florida’s Turnpike. The high speed rail announced Monday it has reached an agreement to build a stop at Disney Springs, an entertainment and dining area of the resort....
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Virus Still Throwing Theme Park Attendance for a Loop
U.S. theme parks are still finding it tough to bring back guests this summer despite the wide number of safety measures they’ve put in place
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Practices Begin at Disney, as Teams Begin Restart Routines
Full-scale practices inside the NBA bubble at the Disney complex have started.
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Disney World Suspends College Internship Program Amid Pandemic
Walt Disney World says it’s suspending the Disney College Program indefinitely amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic
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Disney World Restaurant, Entertainment Complex to Reopen
Walt Disney World plans to reopen its restaurant and entertainment area later this month, though the theme parks and hotels will remain closed
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Florida Man Arrested on Molestation Charge at Disney World
Florida authorities say a man has been arrested at a Walt Disney World Resort park after two minors accused him of touching them inappropriately.
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Floridians Hope Dorian's Economic Impact Will Be Temporary
Hurricane Dorian is losing strength as it churns closer to the Florida coast, and that’s bringing some cautious relief to the state’s big tourism industry.
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Man Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Enter Disney World With Handgun
Officials say Terry Bruce was stopped by security for a routine bag check entering the Magic Kingdom, where security found a 9mm handgun and two loaded magazines, immediately notifying authorities.
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Where to Save (And Splurge) When Going to Disney
It’s no surprise that Walt Disney World Resort is the most visited theme park in the world. In 2017, nearly 20.5 million people visited the Magic Kingdom. If you add in the three other parks (Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, all four of which get a combined annual attendance of 56 million people), not to mention the waterparks, hotels and...