AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Tropical Storm Laura Strengthens as It Moves West Toward the Gulf
UPDATE 8/22/20 | 8am: As of this morning, Tropical Storm Laura is not expected to bring storm conditions to Central Florida. The storm can always change paths, as we know, but this post will be updated at the top should anything change. UPDATE 8/21/20 | 8am: The NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft determined this morning that … Tropical Storm Laura Strengthens as It Moves West Toward the Gulf
Jaleo Disney Springs to Reopen 4 Nights Per Week Beginning Thursday, Aug. 20
Jaleo at Disney Springs has announced that they’re set to begin re-welcoming guests Thursday evening, but only four nights per week for now. As of the time of this post, the restaurant will operate from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. You can make … Jaleo Disney Springs to Reopen 4 Nights Per Week Beginning Thursday, Aug. 20
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Returns This Fall for Its 15th Year
UPDATE 9/24/20: Visit Orlando has just added a month to this year’s Magical Dining. The program will now run until October 31st, 2020, making it the longest that Magical Dining has ever been offered. Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is coming back for its 15th year from August 28 through October 4, 2020. Enhanced health and safety … Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Returns This Fall for Its 15th Year
New Walk-Up Dining Availability Search Feature Added to My Disney Experience
A new walk-up feature has just been added to the My Disney Experience app which will now allow guests to join a waitlist to dine in real-time. As you can see in the first screenshot below, there is a “Now” choice which will display restaurants near you that have an available walk-up list. You can … New Walk-Up Dining Availability Search Feature Added to My Disney Experience
Walt Disney World Passholder-Exclusive Haunted Mansion Shopping Event on Aug 19
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can enjoy an exclusive event to shop the new Haunted Mansion Ghost Victor Geist Funko Pop at the World of Disney at Disney Springs early on August 19 before it’s released to the general public on August 20th. This parks-exclusive Funko Pop will be available to purchase while supplies last and Passholders … Walt Disney World Passholder-Exclusive Haunted Mansion Shopping Event on Aug 19
Flexible Cancellation Policy Extended through December 2020 at Walt Disney World Resort
Today, the Walt Disney World Resort updated its temporary cancellation and modification policy to include arrivals through the end of 2020. Guests can now have added peace of mind when they book their next Disney vacation. If plans change after booking, any Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees will be waived up to the date of check-in for reservations with … Flexible Cancellation Policy Extended through December 2020 at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Plus to Premiere ‘The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special’ on Nov 17
This holiday season, Disney+ invites LEGO and Star Wars fans to Chewbacca’s homeworld of Kashyyyk for a Wookiee-sized celebration of the galaxy’s most cheerful and magical holiday, Life Day, in the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, premiering exclusively on the service on Tuesday, November 17. “The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” reunites Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, Rose and the droids for … Disney Plus to Premiere ‘The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special’ on Nov 17
AMC Dine-in to Open August 20 at Disney Springs
AMC, the world’s largest movie theater chain, has announced their plans to reopen approximately 100 of its U.S. theaters on August 20, 2020, including its Disney Springs location. AMC’s other U.S. theaters will open “only after authorized to do so by state and local officials,” according to the company. They have announced reopenings several times … AMC Dine-in to Open August 20 at Disney Springs
‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ Series Launches September 25 on Disney Plus
On Friday, September 25, Disney+ debuts its next original series from National Geographic, Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, giving viewers an all-access pass to explore the magic of nature within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Narrated by the award-winning fan-favorite Josh Gad … ‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ Series Launches September 25 on Disney Plus
EPCOT After 4 Annual Pass Will Permit Entry at 2 Beginning Sept. 8
Last week, Walt Disney World announced that they were reducing theme park hours beginning September 8, 2020. We’ve learned today that on the 8th of September, guests who hold an EPCOT After 4 Annual Pass will be able to enter the park as early as 2:00 p.m. due to the earlier closing time. Of course, … EPCOT After 4 Annual Pass Will Permit Entry at 2 Beginning Sept. 8
