Walt Disney World News

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

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

The Hall of Presidents attraction at the Magic Kingdom will be closed from January 17-June 29, 2017. This lengthy closure is presumed to be for the addition of the new president, who will be sworn into office on January 20. The attraction closed for 8 months in 2008 to add the Barack Obama audio-animatronic.

10/7/2016 11:30 am UPDATE: Last night Hurricane Matthew finally hit Florida’s coast with flooding from storm surges, extreme winds, and heavy rainfall. Wind gusts as high as 107 mph have been clocked at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Fortunately, in Orlando, the wind gusts are only expected to reach 50 mph between 11 am and 5 pm on … Updates on the path of Hurricane Matthew and how the storm will affect Central Florida

Disney Vacation Club will be hosting two holiday events for members and their guests. “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” will be held Saturday, December 24 from 3-5pm and will include holiday-themed activities and dining. Included in this event are photo ops with Disney characters, a DJ, and an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet (items will include salads, beef medallions, sliced … Disney Vacation Club to host holiday events for members