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Orlando International Airport Flights Affected by Irma

Due to potential complications from Hurricane Irma, Orlando International Airport is closely monitoring the storm and taking certain precautions. As of right now, flights today travelling to Key West and Puerto Rico have been cancelled for Southwest, JetBlue, and United Airlines. Orlando International Airport recommends checking directly with your airline for flight status and updates. Orlando International Airport Flights Affected by Irma

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Closing September 8-9 Due to Effects from Hurricane Irma

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be closed September 8-9 due to the expected harsh weather correlated with Hurricane Irma. At this point, Disney has not announced whether the water parks will remain closed after those dates as the hurricane, if it does impact central Florida, won’t hit until September 10. Disney has not announced any Disney’s Blizzard Beach Closing September 8-9 Due to Effects from Hurricane Irma

Creation of New White Character, Prince Anders, in Live-Action Aladdin Draws Controversy

In July, it was announced that Naomi Scott had been selected to play Princess Jasmine in the upcoming live-action Aladdin film, which will be directed by Guy Ritchie. Some were critical of the casting choice as Naomi Scott is half-white and half-Indian, which caused some to question why Disney couldn’t find a female lead that Creation of New White Character, Prince Anders, in Live-Action Aladdin Draws Controversy

Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Walt Disney World on December 16

Star Wars: Galactic Nights is returning later this year! The event will be held after park hours from 7:00 p.m. until midnight with a Hollywood-style launch party and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will welcome Star Wars fans to celebrate the entire Star Wars Saga on December 16. Among many thrills in store, guests can expect to enjoy Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Walt Disney World on December 16

LucasFilm and Star Wars: Episode IX Director Part Ways

Disney and LucasFilm issued a statement today announcing that Colin Trevorrow will no longer be directing the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX. No replacement was named. The statement suggests that LucasFilm and Trevorrow have “mutually chosen to part ways” and that their “visions for the project differ.” Variety is reporting that Trevorrow and studio executives LucasFilm and Star Wars: Episode IX Director Part Ways