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Castaway Cay sustains little damage from Hurricane Matthew
According to Disney Cruise Line officials and reports on disboards.com, Castaway Cay sustained very little damage from Hurricane Matthew and will be hosting Disney ships as scheduled this week. Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island, is located in the Bahamas, parts of which were hit hard by last week’s storm. Guests aboard the Disney … Castaway Cay sustains little damage from Hurricane Matthew
Guy Ritchie in talks to direct live-action Aladdin
Guy Ritchie, the director of Sherlock Holmes movies featuring Robert Downey, Jr., is in talks with Disney to direct a live-action version of 1992’s Aladdin. Dan Lin, one of the producers of the Sherlock Holmes films, will be producing and John August is working on the script. The film is expected to keep many of … Guy Ritchie in talks to direct live-action Aladdin
Wine Bar George coming to Disney Springs next Fall
Wine Bar George, a 210-seat wine bar, featuring oak wood, warm lighting and a welcoming atmosphere is set to open at Disney Springs in the fall of 2017. Master sommelier George Miliotes’ new venture will feature a varied selection of more than 100 wines, plus a food menu with small plates that are designed to … Wine Bar George coming to Disney Springs next Fall
Sneak preview of Moana at California Adventure
Beginning October 14th, guests at Disney California Adventure will be able to get a sneak peak of the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios feature “Moana”. The preview will take place in the Bug’s Life Theater and will be in 3D with special in-theater effects. “Moana,” the story of an adventurous teenager who sets out on … Sneak preview of Moana at California Adventure
Galaxy Note 7 smartphones banned from many cruise lines due to overheating
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones are being banned from many of the major cruise lines after reports of the phones overheating. Samsung recalled the phone last month; in the U.S. alone, there were 92 reports of the battery overheating. Those include 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage. Included in the … Galaxy Note 7 smartphones banned from many cruise lines due to overheating
Update on Port Canaveral and Disney Cruise Line altered itineraries
Due to the path of Hurricane Matthew, Port Canaveral was evacuated at noon on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. As the storm moves further up the coastline and away from the area, Port Canaveral posted an update on their website: As Port Canaveral continues to experience impacts from Hurricane Matthew, officials are preparing to assess facilities … Update on Port Canaveral and Disney Cruise Line altered itineraries
Walt Disney World set to reopen Saturday, October 8
After being closed on Friday, October 7, for Hurricane Matthew to pass through the area, Walt Disney World is making plans to reopen on Saturday, October 8, 2016. The operating hours are as follows: Magic Kingdom: 8:00am-midnight Epcot: 8:00am-10:00pm Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 8:00am-8:00pm Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 8:00am-8:30pm (with Extra Magic Hours from 7:00-8:00am) Disney Springs: … Walt Disney World set to reopen Saturday, October 8
Disney seeks Chinese actress for live-action version of Mulan
Disney is planning a live-action version of their 1998 animated film, Mulan, and are currently seeking a Chinese actress for the title character. Many people on social media had been concerned that Disney would “whitewash” the film, choosing a white actress instead of one of Chinese descent. Since Mulan is based on a Chinese legend, … Disney seeks Chinese actress for live-action version of Mulan
Summary of all weather-related closings affecting Walt Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld
Due to the path of Hurricane Matthew, which is currently making its way toward the eastern Florida coastline, there are several cancellations and closings in effect. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will close at 5:00pm on Thursday, October 6, and will remain closed through Friday, October 7. This includes any extra events, such as … Summary of all weather-related closings affecting Walt Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld
Disney World to close Thursday October 6th at 5pm and all of Friday October 7th
Due to Hurricane Matthew, cast members are reporting that Walt Disney World will close tonight, Thursday, October 6th at 5pm, and will remained closed tomorrow Friday, October 7th. This is unconfirmed by Walt Disney World at this time. Winds are expected to reach 90 mph in Orlando with rainfall reaching 5-7 inches. It has already … Disney World to close Thursday October 6th at 5pm and all of Friday October 7th
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