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WARNING: Severe Storms and Heavy Rainfall in Store for Disney World This Week

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As if planning a Disney World trip isn’t already complicated enough without having to worry about severe weather, unfortunately, it can be a near certainty during summer months.

Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Idalia 2023

Thunderstorms, wind, and heavy rainfall can come out of seemingly nowhere — catching you off guard. Luckily, storms tend to only last for short periods of time…except when they don’t. If you’ve got a trip to Disney World planned this upcoming week, consider this your official warning.

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Could a FIFTH PARK Open in Disney World? This NEW Agreement Might Hold the Answer

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Disney has forward momentum in Florida. 

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Even as Walt Disney World has added new attractions in the last several years, much of the attention on Disney has focused on matters outside the theme parks. Specifically, Disney’s now-years-long political conflict with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, which began as a political disagreement and then evolved into a legal battle between the two over Disney’s “special district” political privileges. The governor essentially took control of the body once known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District in early 2023, turning it into the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. However, in recent months, news of a settlement gave hope that the situation was turning a corner. Now, there’s even more evidence. 

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A ‘Crazy Ant’ Species Has Been Spotted Near Disney World. No, Really. We’re Serious.

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We’ve given you a heads-up about all kinds of things that can go wrong with your Disney World vacation and tried to prepare you every step of the way.

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This time we don’t have trip cancellations or delays to tell you about, but we do have ANOTHER pesky bug to warn you about before it has a chance to make a dent in your vacation plans! [Read more…]

NEW Tech Will Help Experts Track Storms More Accurately Ahead of ‘Potentially Explosive’ Hurricane Season

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Planning a Disney World trip can be pretty overwhelming — especially when you have to worry about severe storms.

Storm view from aboard Disney Cruise Line

Hurricane season is expected to be worse this year than what we’ve seen in the past, and we’ve been doing our best to bring you the latest news and planning tips you need to know if you’ll be heading to Disney World during that time. But, it’s not all bad news, as experts are now using new technology that helps predict storms more accurately.

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NEWS: Governor Ron DeSantis BANS Lab-Grown Meat in Florida

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has targeted a new industry. 

Good Meat lab-grown chicken.

You might be familiar with DeSantis and his policies through his appointed board that oversees Disney World and the surrounding areas: the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board. Now, though, DeSantis is targeting a new industry outside of the theme parks: food.  

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7 Times We Overheard People Being So Confidently WRONG in Disney World.

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We go to Disney World every day, and while we are there, we hear some pretty crazy things. 

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As Disney World experts, we often overhear people make claims about Disney World that are so painfully untrue. While we know that we know more about Disney than the average person, when we hear people be so confident in their incorrect statements about Disney World, we can’t help but raise an eyebrow or laugh a little to ourselves. Here are the top seven things that our reporters have heard people say about Disney World with so much confidence but were ultimately wrong.

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NEWS: Experts Warn of ‘Potentially Explosive’ 2024 Hurricane Season

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Planning a Disney World trip is complicated enough without having to worry about severe storms, but unfortunately, it can be an inevitability at certain times of the year.

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Experts have predicted that the 2024 hurricane season will be worse than previous years, and with it quickly approaching, it’s time to start preparing! Especially when you consider that we might be in for a seriously dangerous few months with new expert predictions.

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A Word of WARNING If You’re Driving to Disney World Soon

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If you’re traveling to Florida for Spring Break, keep reading.

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Things have been getting EXPENSIVE recently. We’re not only talking about Disney World anymore, either. No matter where you’re headed in the Sunshine State, you’re likely to see some price increases on something important while traveling: gas. We want to make sure that you’re as prepared as you can be for your trip, so let’s talk about what’s going on. [Read more…]

NEW Brightline Train Station Announced for Florida

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Brightline is keeping the news coming! 👏

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Recently, Brightline has been giving us SO much to discuss. Whether it’s their different travel perks, or their plans to expand out west — there is SO much happening for them right now. Recently, we just got an update about a NEW stop that is coming to their route, and we need to talk about it! [Read more…]

NEWS: Experts Predict 2024 Florida Hurricane Season Will Be WORSE than Previous Years

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It might seem too early to say this, but the 2024 hurricane season is nearly upon us.

Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Idalia 2023

Each year Florida prepares for its annual hurricane season, and naturally, this year is no different. Disney World is always prepared during a hurricane and typically makes your stay in one of the hotels fun and memorable (as well as safe, of course). But there are some differences between this year and other years in terms of predictions and outlook for what’s to come. Eric Burris, the chief meteorologist of WESH News, shared his insight into the predictions for the coming season, and how this year may be different from the recent past.

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