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Disney Parks Take Top Three Spots in Theme Park Attendance for 2017

The Themed Entertainment Association released its Theme Index today, which publishes the official attendance of Disney and Universal theme parks in relation to past years and other theme parks around the world. Here are the major takeaways: The Walt Disney Company’s global theme parks saw a 6.8% increase in attendance with about 150,014,000 visitors in Disney Parks Take Top Three Spots in Theme Park Attendance for 2017

Orlando International Airport’s Upcoming South Terminal Adds More Gates

The new South Terminal Complex being built at Orlando International Airport (MCO) isn’t even scheduled to open until spring of 2021, but the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board voted today to add additional gates. The terminal plans now include three additional gates, which will be able to accommodate up to six more narrow body Orlando International Airport’s Upcoming South Terminal Adds More Gates

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Receive Early Purchase Access on Toy Story Land MagicBand

Beginning May 18, 2018, Annual Passholders can receive exclusive early access to purchase a Toy Story Land MagicBand before they are available to all guests when the exciting new land opens on June 30, 2018. Your Annual Pass card must be shown at the time of purchase. Take advantage of your 20% Passholder discount at the Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Receive Early Purchase Access on Toy Story Land MagicBand

The Spread of a Fire in the Magic Kingdom’s Parking Lot Could Have Been Prevented

According to WFTV, the spread of a fire that occurred in March in the Magic Kingdom’s Mulan section of the parking lot could have been prevented, but Reedy Creek firefighters couldn’t find a water source for over 30 minutes, allowing the fire to grow. Unfortunately, that additional time allowed the fire to spread from the The Spread of a Fire in the Magic Kingdom’s Parking Lot Could Have Been Prevented

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Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Hit By Lightning; Guests Evacuating

Several posters on Twitter are reporting that a lightning strike has hit Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and that guests are currently being evacuated. Disney Yacht Club hit by lightning. Fire alarms going off. Evacuating. pic.twitter.com/UKqfbtPiXO — FlightSoft ✈ (@FlightSoft) May 15, 2018 This story is still developing and updates will be added to the top Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Hit By Lightning; Guests Evacuating

Blizzard Beach Will Not Open May 15 Due to Forecasted Inclement Weather

Due to forecasted inclement weather, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will remain closed today, May 15. Typhoon Lagoon will open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Disney’s Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland Miniature Golf courses will remain open for guests during their normal operating hours.