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NEWS: Brightline DELAYS Start of Train Service to the Orlando Airport for the 2nd Time

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If you’re hoping to take the new Brightline Train to the Orlando International Airport, we’ve got an important update!

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Originally, Brightline announced that tickets for service from September 1st through September 6th would be available in early August. However, instead of posting ticket sales, Brightline communicated that the launch of the service to Orlando from South Florida would be delayed and that the train would not be en route to Orlando for those dates. Now, we’ve got MORE news regarding the train’s opening.

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Potential Tropical Storm System Is Forming Near Florida

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If you’ve ever visited Disney World during hurricane season, you probably know how much the weather can change in a day.

It can get VERY rainy!

But aside from those daily afternoon storms, Disney World can also experience hurricanes! Recently, Hurricane Ian (later downgraded to Tropical Storm Ian) caused significant damage across Florida, and now it looks like another storm could be forming soon.

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Omicron COVID-19 Variant Present in Wastewater in a Disney World County

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.

While many things in Disney World have returned to “normal,” Florida continues to be affected by COVID-19.

Face coverings are required indoors in Disney World

Disney World has maintained certain health and safety measures, while Orange County (where part of Disney World is located) has been referred to as a “rapid riser” county and a COVID-19 hotspot. Now a dominant COVID-19 variant has been identified in Orange County’s wastewater, so here’s what you need to know.

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NEWS: Florida Tourism EXCEEDS Pre-Pandemic Levels

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After a very challenging year in 2020, Florida tourism seems to be on the rise again.

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Theme parks in Florida (including Disney World, Universal Orlando, Sea World, and more) have been reopening over the last year and a half. Though attendance numbers dropped dramatically in 2020 due to the global pandemic, it looks like Florida tourism numbers are now on the rise and some figures are even higher than before! [Read more…]

How You Can See RARE Pictures of Disney World!

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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is SO SOON and that means this is a pretty historic time.

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We’re SO excited to check out all of the celebrations beginning on October 1st like the new character costumes and Magic Kingdom’s NEW Disney Enchantment fireworks show! Still, there’s a very special way you can celebrate Disney World’s 50th — and you don’t even need to leave home!

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NEWS: Spirit Airlines Canceled 22 Flights Out of Orlando Today

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Traveling is not always easy, and many people experience delays, complications, and cancellations.

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Being stranded at the airport with your flight canceled can be frustrating, and a lot of travelers in Orlando, FL are experiencing just that today.

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Have You Eaten at Disney World’s Foodie Award-Winning Restaurants?

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You may have visited Disney World a million times, but have you eaten at all of its award-winning restaurants?

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Recently, the Orlando Sentinel released its 2021 Foodie Awards and 10 different locations in Disney World, including Tiffins in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, received some special honors! How many of these spots have you been to? Let’s find out!

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News: Disney Is Suing Orange County in Florida Over Property Tax Appraisal

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Walt Disney World takes up thousands upon thousands of acres in Florida.

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And it should come as no surprise that Disney has to pay a LOT of taxes on said acreage.

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Union Leader Shares That the Disney College Program Will Not Resume “Anytime Soon”

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Earlier we shared that Disney World is starting to ask a large number of Cast Members back to work prior to opening select resorts on June 22 and prior to reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom on July 11.

Cast Member with required face mask

But while many Cast Members are returning, there are still questions surrounding what the future could hold for Disney College Program participants.

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News! Public Universities In Florida Are Hoping to Reopen In Time For Fall 2020 Semester

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Although Florida public schools remained closed through the end of the spring semester, some Florida universities are already inching towards re-opening.

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No official dates have been announced yet, but select universities are planning on re-opening for the Fall 2020 semester.

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